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Montvale NJ, the Local Leaders for Responsible Planning (LLRP) have filed a new request for a stay on the looming January 31, 2025, affordable housing deadline. Citing flawed rulemaking by the Administrative Director of the Courts (ADC) and the Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency (HMFA), the group argues that municipalities are being forced into compliance without adequate notice or opportunity to comment.
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Montvale NJ, as sightings of unexplained drones over New Jersey continue to spark curiosity and concern, President-elect Donald Trump has pledged to release a detailed report shortly after his inauguration on January 20. Speaking at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida, Trump promised the report “about one day” into his administration, citing the public’s demand for answers regarding the mysterious aerial activity.
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Montvale NJ, New Jersey’s affordable housing mandate will move forward in 2025 after a state Superior Court judge denied a motion to pause a new law aimed at enforcing the Mount Laurel Doctrine. The ruling, made on Thursday in Mercer County by Judge Robert Lougy, dismissed a legal challenge brought by over two dozen municipalities seeking to delay the implementation of the legislation enacted earlier this year.
Continue reading New Jersey Judge Upholds “Affordable Housing” Mandate in Big Win For Developers
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Montvale NJ, Township of West Caldwell in Essex County, joining our affordable housing coalition, Local Leaders For Responsible Planning, and bringing the number of towns to 32 in eight counties, representing over 400,000 residents.
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Montvale NJ, According to Montvale Mayor Mike Ghassali, a pivotal court date in the fight against fourth-round affordable housing deadlines is set for Friday, December 20, 2024. The hearing will determine whether a stay can be granted while the case moves through the court system.
Continue reading Legal Action on Affordable Housing Deadlines
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Montvale NJ, in a Facebook post ,”Drone Mystery Not Solved but”, Montvale Mayor Mike Ghassali commented that several drones were spotted last night over the Montvale and Upper Saddle River areas just around 7PM. While I’m not a drone expert, I do own a small drone that I use as a hobby. It is registered, has a permit, and I am restricted to flying it no higher than 400 feet. Additionally, I must check for any restricted airspace before each flight on an app, and the drone must remain within my line of sight at all times—those are the rules.
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Montvale NJ, the Garden State Parkway Southbound entrance ramp on Grand Avenue will undergo temporary closure commencing November 15, 2024. The NJ Turnpike Authority has scheduled ramp maintenance from approximately November 15, 2024, through July 2025, with the closure in effect 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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Montvale Nj, Montvale named the best managed community in 2024 by Business View Magazine. Mayor Mike Ghassali announced in a Facebook post “We are honored to be recognized by Business View Magazine and named the best managed community in 2024.Kudos to all our volunteers, staff, boards and commissions, and first responders for making us stand out and be recognized.”
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Montvale NJ, Montvale Mayor Michael Ghassali has voiced strong opposition to New Jersey’s newly announced affordable housing requirements. Released by the state’s Department of Community Affairs (DCA), the mandates task Montvale with developing 348 affordable housing units over the next decade. When factoring in 20% inclusionary zoning, that number could soar to 1,740 units, a prospect Ghassali describes as “excessive and burdensome.” He argues these figures threaten to overwhelm the borough’s resources and has filed for a legal stay, intending to temporarily halt enforcement while pursuing a lawsuit.
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Montvale NJ, Valley Medical Group is proud to announce the opening of its new Integrative Medicine practice, located at 141 North Kinderkamack Road in Montvale, New Jersey.
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Montvale NJ ,a bipartisan group and growing list of New Jersey mayors, led by Montvale Mayor Mike Ghassali, has filed a lawsuit against the recently enacted housing law, P.L. 2024, c. 2. This action, brought by the Local Leaders for Responsible Planning (LLRP) coalition, challenges the new housing mandates and aims to protect local communities’ right to manage their growth responsibly.
Parsippany-Troy Hills which was named as one of the best places to live in America and the Garden State, has now approved the resolution to join the coalition. This lawsuit was the only way that we could get officials in Trenton to pay attention to the issues and concerns that we and our residents have about this brand-new process that was imposed upon us. This lawsuit is not about delaying or obstructing affordable housing, it is about advocating for a coherent, statewide strategy for building affordable housing that reflects modern development patterns and allows for responsible local planning without the fear of developers leveraging every large parcel in town for high density housing.
Continue reading List of Towns Fighting the Bogus “Affordable Housing” Mandate Continues to Grow
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Montvale Nj, according to the Montvale Police Department ,this bobcat was seen in the wooded area behind Nottingham Court Thursday Sept 12. Please avoid the animal. Contact police or animal control if you see it. Do not approach it or try to feed it.
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Montvale NJ, according to Montvale Mayor Mike Ghassali , “We will be filing our lawsuit, with a coalition of towns that also listen to their residents, very shortly to bring fairness to the affordable housing process. Once we file, we have only 30 days to include any other town interested in joining. Mayors and elected officials, contact me directly if you are interested at mghassali@montvaleboro.org”
Continue reading Towns to Challenge New Jersey’s Bogus “Affordable Housing Program”
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Montvale NJ, this is courtesy of the Montvale Police Department but it applies to everyone, “We hope that your Labor Day Weekend was a relaxing and enjoyable goodbye to summer.”
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Montvale NJ, according to Montvale Mayor Mike Ghassali, more towns joining our coalition and ACTUALLY fighting for their residents to bring fairness to the “affordable housing” “Program”. Each town committed $20,000 over two years.
Other towns will be listed once they complete the internal approval and signing on process. Towns already committed to join us with resolutions and joint defense agreements:
Continue reading Coalition to Fight New Jersey Bogus “Affordable Housing Program” Continues to Grow
