Redevelopment
These recent affordable housing decisions illustrate what municipalities throughout New Jersey are up against in addressing the Supreme Court's mandate to make affordable housing available in every municipality in New Jersey:
- SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY – LAW DIVISION – MIDDLESEX COUNTY - IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF SOUTH BRUNSWICK FOR A JUDGMENT OF COMPLIANCE AND REPOSE AND TEMPORARY IMMUNITY FROM MOUNT LAUREL LAWSUITS – DECIDED OCTOBER 6, 2016 http://tinyurl.com/j55hm7s
- SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY – LAW DIVISION –- IN RE DECLARATORY JUDGMENT ACTIONS FILED BY VARIOUS MUNICIPALITIES TO THE SUPREME COURT’S DECEIN IN RE ADOPTION OF NJAC 5:96, 221 NJ 1 (2015) - DECIDED FEBRUARY 18, 2016 http://tinyurl.com/hdy9knk
- SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY – APPELLATE DIVISION - IN RE DECLARATORY JUDGMENT ACTIONS FILED BY VARIOUS MUNICIPALITIES, COUNTY OF OCEAN, PURSUANT TO THE SUPREME COURT'S DECISION IN In Re Adoption Of N.J.A.C. 5:96, 221 N.J. 1 (2015) - DECIDED JULY 11, 2016 - http://tinyurl.com/hel4xpm
Borough Planner Report- Determination of Area in Need of Redevelopment
Borough Planner Brigette Bogart prepared a report which was presented at the December 8, 2016 meeting of the Land Use Board. To view this report, please click here.
Redevelopment & Affordable Housing Mandates
A letter containing important information regarding our downtown business district has been mailed to Emerson residents and businesses. It explains the recent developments regarding the Central Business District (CBD) and addresses some of the questions presented to the Governing Body. To view the letter, please click here.
Land Use Board Meeting of December 8th, 2016
The transcript of the Land Use Board Meeting of December 8, 2016 may be viewed here.
Borough Planner Report- Determination of Area in Need of Redevelopment
Borough Planner Brigette Bogart prepared a report which was presented at the December 8, 2016 meeting of the Land Use Board. To view this report, please click here.
The History of Affordable Housing in New Jersey
The Borough of Emerson has compiled a detailed history of Affordable Housing in New Jersey dating back to 1975. Please click here to see how current legislation and lawsuits may affect the Borough. To view Judge Padovano's declaratory judgement regarding the Borough's Mount Laurel obligation, please click here.
Court Decision dated Friday, May 4, 2018 regarding the Central Business District
Please click here to read the decision received from the Court regarding the Central Business District.