Kathleen E Lo Pinto Vignolini

Bright

Less power behind eminent domain

An odd bright spot in Long Branch, NJ! It seems that the economic crisis has caused Hovanian's sub-contractors to back out of one of their property take overs (“redevelopment” via eminent domain) project. For now this only affects the Beachfront South area. Residents are hopeful it will also stop the infamous take over of the MTOTSA area as well.
MTOTSA is still under the cloud of the Mayor’s land grab, but are fighting with all their might. A new Councilman, Brian Unger, introduced an ordinance in April ‘08 to rescind eminent domain for the MTOTSA residents. The MTOTSA group is pressing further for the adoption of this ordinance because of the economic break down. Unfortunately, Mayor Schnieder is still not on board and is trying to stifle Councilman Unger by excluding him from all meetings concerning these negotiations and / or settlements; and is blocking his MTOTSA proposal from having a fair hearing. Though we long term residents of Long Branch are not pleased with the crisis, we are thrilled this "privatization debacle" may be gone forever!
Kathy LPV

38 Ocean Trrace, Long Branch,NJ