Deal Lake Commission Addresses Costly Stormwater Management and Infrastructure Challenges

Overview: The Deal Lake Commission meeting centered on the comprehensive watershed improvement plan and the financial implications of state-mandated stormwater management regulations, highlighting challenges with infrastructure and local water quality.

Asbury Park Planning Board Reviews Redevelopment with Concerns on Parking and Safety

Overview: The Asbury Park Planning Board recently reviewed an extensive redevelopment proposal for a property on Asbury Avenue, presented by APW Redeveloper LLC and Asbury Partners LLC. The project seeks to transform a triangular parcel within the waterfront redevelopment area by subdividing it into two lots and constructing a multifamily building, townhomes, and a mixed-use space. Despite the ambitious nature of the project, discussions at the meeting revealed concerns, particularly relating to parking allocations, traffic management, and pedestrian safety within the proposed development.

Asbury Park Council Enlists Retired Justice Lee Solomon for Redevelopment Dispute

Overview: During the recent Asbury Park City Council meeting, topics included the engagement of retired Supreme Court Justice Lee Solomon to evaluate redevelopment agreements, the status of casino project permits, and community concerns over communication and accountability in local projects. Justice Solomon’s involvement is aimed at resolving an arbitration issue with Mr. Deno, who has refused to share costs for the process. Moreover, the meeting addressed timelines for local redevelopment and the need for improved transparency in municipal communications.

Asbury Park Planning Board Faces Parking and Design Challenges in New Development Proposal

Overview: The Asbury Park Planning Board meeting on March 2, 2026, focused heavily on a proposed mixed-use development on Somerfield Avenue, where parking, design, and stormwater management became central topics of discussion. The proposed four-story building aims to include 30 residential units and 2,300 square feet of commercial space, but its integration into the existing urban landscape and its adherence to local regulations sparked debate among board members and the public.

Asbury Park Council Approves Key Affordable Housing Ordinance Amid Mixed Reactions

Overview: During the recent Asbury Park City Council meeting, the council focused on topics, including the approval of an ordinance related to affordable housing and a financial agreement for a major redevelopment project. Ordinance 20263 was a focal point, pertaining to a financial agreement with Memorial Avenue Holdings Urban Renewal Company LLC for a redevelopment project on Memorial Drive. This ordinance proposed a Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) structure, which would begin at 10% of annual gross revenue for the first five years, increasing incrementally thereafter. While the ordinance was ultimately adopted, it received mixed reactions, with one council member casting a dissenting vote.