Long Branch City Council Discusses New Health, Wellness, and Technology Center and Park Development

Overview: The Long Branch City Council convened to discuss several key city developments, with a primary focus on the new Health, Wellness, and Technology Center, which is poised to become a landmark project involving the repurposing of buildings donated by Mammoth Medical Center. The center, to be located at the intersection of Bath and Third Avenue, will encompass a fitness center, educational facilities, and state-of-the-art technology services. In conjunction with the center, plans for a new park equipped with various recreational amenities were also presented. The meeting addressed additional topics including the Broadway Gateway Redevelopment amendments, property sales, and concerns raised by residents regarding the city’s financial reporting and decision-making processes.

Long Branch City Council Grapples with Pier Village 3 Audit Delays

Overview: In a recent Long Branch City Council meeting, residents learned of ongoing delays in obtaining CPA audits for Pier Village 3, raising concerns over accountability and financial transparency. Vincent LePore, a local resident, highlighted the administration’s extended timeline to fulfill his Open Public Records Act (OPRA) request, which now reaches a six-month delay. The audits are critical for verifying compliance with financial agreements tied to the urban renewal project’s Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) program.

Long Branch City Council Addresses Pier Village 3 Audit Delays and Sidewalk Removal Concerns

Overview: The Long Branch City Council’s recent meeting on December 13, 2023, focused significantly on Pier Village 3 audit delays, with members of the public expressing concern over the lack of transparency and accountability. In addition, a resident raised a issue regarding the unauthorized removal of her sidewalk by a contractor, which the council vowed to resolve.

Residents Challenge Long Branch City Council to Rethink Animal Control Contract

Overview: In a recent meeting of the Long Branch City Council, residents voiced strong objections to the renewal of the city’s contract with the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA). This issue dominated the meeting, with two residents giving emotional testimonies about negative experiences with the SPCA’s services.