Approval has been held up over minor code issues.  Considering that most of the code issues are pre-existing issues, and that the park only wants to update/upgrade older units with newer ones, overall, changing the units are a plus for all concerned.

While I’m not an expert on mobile homes and their construction, I’m sure that the newer ones are better built, better insulated, and have better fire ratings than the older ones.  Letting an existing facility update it’s units, while not meeting 100% of current code(s), can only be a plus for the community.  The owners of Metpark get to maintain their income base, the residents of get newer (and undoubtedly safer) trailers, and the neighbourhood gets a facelift of an existing property.

While only those withing the required distance of the trailer park received notices of the meeting, all local residents who support updating, while maintaining the character of the neighbourhood are encouraged to attend and show support.

A copy of the Notice can be found HERE (pdf).

Details here.

A group from Neptune had arrainged a bus trip to sit in the court to show support the Long Branch citizens.

Registration is required to post, but NO USER INFORMATION will ever be sold, given away,  or otherwise used without the express written consent of that user.

Over the last few years, all of us here have had the specter of eminent domain over our heads.  While the city has made some assurances that it won’t be used on any of our properties, it has also not moved forward on a resolution or ordinance preventing it’s use here, or anywhere else in Neptune Township.

One thing that the recent events have reminded us is that all of in this area are a community.  What affects any of the people here, in some way will effect others.

This page is here to help communicate not only news on the redevelopment, but also the day to day events and milestones.  This is the community’s page.  Lets use it.