Tag: affordable housing

COLTS NECK – While the township is gearing up to meet its state-mandated affordable housing obligations, the school board is expressing “deep disappointment” about how these mandates will impact the district over the next 10 years. But the township mayor assured school board members at their recent meeting that the housing mandates will be manageable, and that the township has been preparing for the changes for the past year.

HOLMDEL – The township committee adopted a resolution in compliance with the state’s fair share housing law, reducing the state’s estimate of affordable housing number by 35 units. The resolution, which passed unanimously at the committee’s Jan. 30 meeting, was adopted “under protest” as the township continues its legal challenge to the state’s housing requirements.

RED BANK – The borough council took two significant actions to create housing and recreational opportunities for the community, including for children

LITTLE SILVER – Borough officials, ahead of warmer weather, have introduced a new e-bike-specific ordinance this week in hopes of curbing reports of dangerous riding.

TINTON FALLS – As the state’s affordable housing deadline approaches, municipalities across New Jersey are finalizing their resolutions, either accepting or challenging the required numbers.

HOLMDEL - After months of public input and careful consideration, the township committee unanimously approved the Vonage redevelopment plan, paving the way for a new senior living community on the site of the former telecommunications company’s headquarters.

HOLMDEL – The township has joined 25 other New Jersey municipalities in a lawsuit challenging the state’s fourth round of affordable housing mandates.

RUMSON – A plan to construct 12 affordable housing rental units for seniors moved forward this month after nonprofit affordable housing developers Bergen County’s United Way (BCUW) and Madeline Housing Partners (MHP) received site plan approval from the Rumson Planning Board.

RED BANK – Borough officials are on a strict timeline to chart an affordable housing plan for the next decade as the fourth round of obligations begins next year.

FAIR HAVEN – Community leaders gathered Nov. 1 to celebrate the groundbreaking of Habitat for Humanity’s first affordable dwelling in Fair Haven. Once completed, the project will welcome two families to the borough.