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Ridgewood Council Rejects Zoning Change for Assisted Living Project, Sparks Heated Debate

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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — The Ridgewood Village Council has voted down a proposed zoning overlay that would have allowed a 125-bed assisted living facility on three adjoining lots along North Maple Avenue, a move that stirred heated debate among residents and leaves questions about the Village’s affordable housing plan.

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NJ “Affordable Housing” Court Ruling: Municipalities Gain Partial Relief But Mandate Stands

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Montvale NJ, the Local Leaders for Responsible Planning (“LLRP”) won a Superior Court order that effectively invalidates illegal provisions contained in the Affordable Housing Directive issued by retired Administrative Director of the Courts Glenn A. Grant and requires the Administrative Office to the Courts to issue corrective guidance.
“Today’s ruling confirms why a court director should not be dictating affordable housing rules to each of our communities and that we need a better system in New Jersey,” said Montvale Mayor Mike Ghassali, leader of LLRP.

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Montvale Mayor Mike Ghassali Highlights 10 Troubling Facts About NJ’s Court Mandated “Affordable Housing”

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Montvale NJ, Montvale Mayor Mike Ghassali has brought attention to significant issues uncovered during the borough’s legal challenge against New Jersey’s Fourth Round affordable housing law. This lawsuit, aimed at addressing what Montvale and other municipalities deem an unfair system, reveals systemic problems that could impact towns statewide. Here are ten troubling facts Mayor Ghassali shared about the ongoing litigation.

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