The Township Council unanimously approved a first reading designating two parcels as an affordable housing overlay zone with an MF-16 multifamily designation. The council also approved a Germania Court street vacation and Wren Place extension 4-3, while tabling a proposed kayak-launch lease renewal 4-3.
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What this means
The affordable housing action would allow planning for low- and moderate-income housing on Block 171, Lots 23 and 42, as part of the Township’s fourth-round housing plan. The street action changes the public status of part of Germania Court and accepts a dedication for extending Wren Place. The council also approved selected consent items, including a $4,480 police grant, and approved a resolution addressing an unauthorized payment to Shore Media and Marketing, LLC.
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Approved the first reading of an ordinance designating Block 171, Lots 23 and 42 as an affordable housing overlay zone with an MF-16 multifamily designation.
Approved an ordinance vacating the public right and interest in part of Germania Court and accepting a dedication for an extension of Wren Place by a 4-3 vote.
Tabled the proposed renewal lease with Docksider Marina LLC for a Township-operated recreational kayak launch by a 4-3 vote.
Approved selected consent-agenda items, including certification of 100% disabled veterans status for property-tax cancellations or refunds, a $4,480 grant for the Toms River Police Department’s 2026 Cops in Shops program, and the donation of a surplus Township vehicle to Pleasant Plains First Aid Squad.
Tabled the remaining listed consent-agenda items identified in the minutes as items B, D, H, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, and R.
Approved a resolution rescinding prior authorization for payment of bills between meetings and addressing an unauthorized payment to Shore Media and Marketing, LLC; the vote was 4-3.
Approved payment of bills. Councilman Harry Aber abstained from votes involving specified Veolia Water and Toms River Municipal Utilities Authority purchase orders.
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