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Piscataway to turn around Two Turner Place

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PLANNING BOARD TOWNSHIP OF PISCATAWAY MIDDLESEX COUNTY,  NEW JERSEY  PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the following action was taken by the Piscataway Township Planning Board at the meeting of March 12, 2014 and MEMORIALIZED on March 12, 2014:  The Planning Board of the Township of Piscataway has adopted a resolution for Block 4901, Lot 1 and Block 5201, Lot 5, located at 2 Turner Place is an area in need of redevelopment.   Joanna Drennan, Recording Secretary Piscataway  Township Planning Board 3/21/2014 $32.48  
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Hackensack Passes Ordinance Amending Lot C Redevelopment Plan

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CITY OF HACKENSACK ORDINANCE NO. 13-2014   NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Ordinance No. 13-2014 of the City of Hackensack, County of Bergen and State of New Jersey, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING LOT C REDEVELOPMENT PLAN was introduced and has passed its first reading at a meeting of the governing body of the City of Hackensack, in the County of Bergen, State of New Jersey, on March 18, 2014. It will be further considered for final passage after a public hearing thereon, at a meeting of the City Council to be held at City Hall, Council Chambers, 65 Central Avenue, on Tuesday, April 8, 2014 at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter can be reached.  Deborah Karlsson, City Clerk CITY OF HACKENSACK ORDINANCE NO. 13-2014   ORDINANCE AMENDING LOT C REDEVELOPMENT PLAN  WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack, in the County of Bergen, State of New Jersey (“the City”) is authorized pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-5 to determine that a delineated area in the City is an area in need of redevelopment; and WHEREAS, on April 9, 2013, the Mayor and Council adopted Resolution Number 152-13 which authorized the Planning Board to undertake a preliminary investigation (“the Investigation”) to determine whether Block 308.01, Lot 3 (“the Area of Investigation”) constitutes an “area in need of redevelopment” according to the criteria set forth in N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-5 and N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-3, and this property being commonly known as Parking Lot C, or Parking Area C and is located between Midtown Place, Midtown Bridge Street and Salem Street Extension in the City; and WHEREAS, after completing its hearing and investigation of this matter on June 12, 2013, the Planning Board determined to recommend that the City Council designate the Area of Investigation as a redevelopment area because the Investigation Report and testimony of Professional Planner Fran Reiner of DMR Architects provided substantial evidence that the Area of Investigation meets the criteria enumerated in the Investigation Report and that the Area of Investigation is in fact a blighted area that is having a decadent effect on surrounding properties; and WHEREAS, on June 26, 2013, the City Council adopted Resolution Number 257-13 which designated the Area of Investigation as an “area in need of redevelopment” pursuant to the Redevelopment Law and authorized DMR Architects and the Planning Board to prepare a redevelopment plan for the Area of Investigation; and WHEREAS, at the direction of the City Council and Planning Board, DMR Architects prepared a redevelopment plan entitled “City of Hackensack Lot ‘C’ Redevelopment Plan” (“the Lot C Redevelopment Plan”); and WHEREAS, on November 8, 2013, the Planning Board adopted a resolution recommending the City Council adopt the Lot C Redevelopment Plan; and WHEREAS, on January 28, 2014, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-7, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2-2014 enacting the Lot C Redevelopment Plan, which thereafter, was determined to be in need of amendments recommended by the City’s planner that arose as a result of questions raised by developers in other redevelopment and rehabilitation areas; and WHEREAS, the City’s Planner, DMR Architects, has prepared a “Revised Lot C Redevelopment Plan” amended in March 2014, which establishes more specific allowable dwelling unit sizes and yields, as well as, more specifically addressing parking standards and requirements, among other technical changes. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack in the County of Bergen, State of New Jersey, as follows: SECTION 1. Revised Lot C Redevelopment Plan. The “City of Hackensack Lot ‘C’ Redevelopment Plan” prepared by DMR Architects dated March 2014, and attached hereto as Exhibit A and by the reference made a part hereof is hereby approved and adopted pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-1 et seq. SECTION 2. Severability. If any section, subsection or paragraph of this ordinance be declared unconstitutional, invalid or inoperative, in whole or in part, by a court of competent jurisdiction, such chapter, section subchapter or paragraph shall to the extent that is not held unconstitutional, invalid or inoperative remain in full force and effect and shall not affect the remainder of this ordinance. SECTION 3. Repealer. All ordinances and resolutions, and parts of ordinances and resolutions, including Resolution No. 463-13 adopted on November 12, 2013 and Ordinance No. 2-2014 adopted on January 28, 2014, which are inconsistent with provisions of this ordinance shall be, and are hereby, repealed to the extent of any such inconsistency. SECTION 4. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect after final adoption and approval pursuant to law. March 21, 2014-Fee:$120.96(128) 3657479

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Marlboro Township Zoning Board of Adjustment to Hear 3 Lot Subdivision

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  TOWNSHIP OF MARLBORO
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on Tuesday, April 8, 2014 at 7:30 p.m., the Zoning Board of Adjustment of the Township of Marlboro will hold a public hearing on the application of Sarai Management, LLC. The public hearing will be held at the Municipal Complex, 1979 Township Drive, Marlboro, New Jersey. The premises which are the subject of the application are located at 29 Wicker Place and Wicker Place, Marlboro, New Jersey. Said premises are known as Lots 1 and 2, Block 107. The application is for Preliminary and Final Major Subdivision and Use Variance approval to create three single family lots. Two new homes will be constructed and one lot will contain an existing single family home. Relief will be sought from the requirement of minimum lot area, lot frontage, lot frontage corner, lot width, width corner, lot depth, front yard, side yard setbacks and maximum density. Use (“D”) variance approval is required because the proposed development exceeds maximum permitted density. The applicant also intends to request at the hearing such density, use and bulk variances and/or waivers of design standards and/or submission requirements as are required to develop the premises in the manner indicated in the application materials, and any other variances or waivers that the Board may require. The application for development and all supporting maps, site plans and documents are on file in the office of the Department of Planning and Zoning and are available for public inspection during normal business hours. Any interested party may appear at the aforesaid hearing, either in person, or by their attorney, and be given an opportunity to be heard with respect to the aforesaid application. /s/ Salvatore Alfieri BY: SALVATORE ALFIERI, ESQ. CLEARY GIACOBBE ALFIERI JACOBS, LLC. 5 RAVINE DRIVE/P.O. BOX 533 MATAWAN, NEW JERSEY 07747 (732) 583-7474 Dated: March 26, 2014 ($48.60) 043595  
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Roselle Planning Board to Hear Redevelopment Plan for Roselle Golf Club

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  BOROUGH OF ROSELLE
LEGAL NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the undersigned has applied to the Planning Board of the Borough of Roselle for the relief described below in connection with a proposed multi-family residential development, containing a total of 932 residential units, and related site improvements and infrastructure, including a 24 acre publicly accessible park, two club houses, a pool and other recreational amenities, on premises located at 417 Raritan Road, in the Borough of Roselle and shown on the Tax Maps of the Borough of Roselle as Block 7505, Lot 30 (the “Premises”). The Premises is the site of the former Roselle Golf Club, contains approximately 59.7 acres, and is located within the area covered by the Redevelopment Plan for Roselle Golf Club adopted February 15, 2012 (the “Redevelopment Plan”). The relief requested is as follows: 1. Preliminary and final major site plan approval. 2. A deviation, or variance, from ?VII (F)(2)(e) of the Redevelopment Plan, with regard to minimum size and dimensions of pocket parks; the requirement that each pocket park have an active recreational facility; the requirement that no pocket parks shall be bordered by perpendicular or angled parking stalls; and that parking spaces adjacent to the open space area be parallel only. 3. Deviations, or variances from ?VII (E) of the Redevelopment Plan with regard to maximum number of stories in a building. 4. Deviations, or variances, from ?VII (F)(2)(b) with regard to required cartway width and the requirement that all streets have parallel parking lanes on both sides. 5. Deviations, or variances, from ?VII (G)(2), with regard to the requirements that all off-street parking be located behind buildings and that the side elevation of a building shall not face a parking field of more than 60 feet in depth containing perpendicular or angled parking spaces. 6. A deviation, or variance, from ?XIX (C)(13)(j)(3), with regard to minimum required number of shade trees within parking areas. 7. Extending vesting of rights pursuant to preliminary and final site plan approval, in accordance with N.J.S.A.40:55D-49 and 52 of the Municipal Land Use Law, so as to provide a vesting period of 15 years. 8. Such other relief as may be required by the Board or its professionals during review of this application, including any deviations from Redevelopment Plan requirements, variances or waivers. Copies of the application, plans and other supporting documents are on file in the office of the Planning Board of the Borough of Roselle, Roselle Borough Hall, 210 Chestnut Street, Roselle, NJ 07203, and are available there for inspection Monday through Friday between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that this matter has been placed on the agenda of the Planning Board of the Borough of Roselle for April 2, 2014 at 7:30 p.m. at Roselle Borough Hall, Council Chambers, 210 Chestnut Street, Roselle, New Jersey, 07203, at which time you may appear in person or by attorney and present any comments or objections you may have to the relief sought. ROSELLE URBAN RENEWAL, LLC c/o Milton L. Ehrlich, LLC 18 East 22nd Street, New York, NY 10010 ($49.14) 033713
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Passaic Planning Board to Consider St. Mary’s Hospital Site

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City of Passaic Planning Board Public Notice / Public Hearing   Please take notice that the Passaic Planning Board will consider the Preliminary Investigation for the St. Mary’s Hospital Site consisting of certain properties to determine whether they qualify as an area in need of redevelopment according to the criteria set forth in section 5 of P.L. 1992, c.79 (C.40A:12A-5). The Investigation Report includes maps and boundaries of the proposed redevelopment area properties. The following is a list of investigated Properties: Block 3225, Lots 1& 1.1 Block 3242, Lots 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 55, 56, 57, 58, 60, 62, 64 66, 68, 69, 71, and 77 Block 3243, Lot 26 The public hearing on this matter shall take place on April 2, 2014 at 7:30 PM, in the Passaic City Council Chambers, located at 330 Passaic Street, Passaic, NJ. Any persons who are interested in or who would be affected by a determination that the delineated area qualifies as being an area in need of redevelopment and as such you may attend this public hearing and may ask questions or make statements, orally or in writing. Formal action of the Planning Board in the form of a recommendation to the Passaic City Council may be taken. A copy of the Preliminary Investigation-St. Mary’s Hospital Site and its associated maps is available for public review in the Office of the Passaic City Clerk and the Office of the Passaic Planning Board, located within City Hall, at 330 Passaic Street, Passaic, NJ, between the hours of 8:30 AM and 4:00 PM. If you have any questions or need additional information, contact the Passaic Planning Board Secretary at (973) 365-5633.  Herald News-3657773 Fee: $41.34 March 21, 22, 2014Pa
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Bergen County Improvment Authority Authorizes $276 Million Revenue Bond

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BERGEN COUNTY IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY  Notice of Adoption of Bond Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of Revenue Bonds  (Meadowlands Economic Redevelopment Project -ERGG), Series 2014   Notice is hereby given that the Bergen County Improvement Authority (“Authority”), at a meeting of the commissioners thereof held on February 6, 2014, adopted a bond resolution (“Resolution”) authorizing the issuance of Revenue Bonds (Meadowlands Economic Redevelopment Project – ERGG), Series 2014, in the aggregate principal amount of up to $276,000,000, for the purposes of financing a portion of the costs of the development, design, construction, furnishing and equipping of a project consisting of the construction and development of an indoor amusement park and indoor water park and the construction of approximately 2.7 million square feet of entertainment, recreation and retail facilities.  Copies of the Resolution have been filed in, and are available for public inspection at, the offices of the Authority, One Bergen County Plaza, Hackensack, New Jersey, and of the Clerk of the Bergen County Board of Chosen Freeholders, One Bergen County Plaza, Hackensack, New Jersey. Any action or proceeding of any kind or nature in any court questioning the validity or proper authorization of the bonds provided for by the Resolution, or the validity of any covenants, agreements or contracts provided for by the Resolution, shall be commenced or instituted within twenty (20) days after March 28, 2014, the date of the first publication of this notice. If no such action or proceeding shall be commenced within such period, then all residents or taxpayers or owners of property in the County and all other persons whatsoever shall be forever barred and foreclosed from instituting or commencing any action or proceeding in any court, or from pleading any defense to any action or proceedings, questioning the validity or proper authorization of such bonds, or the validity of such covenants, agreements or contracts, and said bonds, covenants, agreements and contracts shall be conclusively deemed to be valid and binding obligations in accordance with their terms and tenor. BERGEN COUNTY IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY BY: Bernadette Losito, Assistant Secretary  March 28, 2014-fee:$56.70 (60)
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Fort Lee Planning Board Approves Hudson Lights

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BOROUGH OF FORT LEE FORT LEE PLANNING BOARD   PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that at a regular public meeting of the Planning Board held on Monday, March 17, 2014 the Board made the following decision:  Docket #1-14 TDC Fort Lee, LLC Hudson Lights at Fort Lee Redevelopment Area 5- Western Parcel 2018-2038 Lemoine Ave APPROVED Block 4851.01, Lot 1 Amendment to Preliminary and Final Site Plan;  Signage  A copy of the resolution is on file in the Office of the Planning Administrator, Fort Lee Planning Board, Municipal Building, 309 Main Street, Fort Lee, New Jersey, and the same is available for inspection from 8:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. daily.  Fort Lee Planning Board,  Herbert Greenberg, Chairman Barbara B. Klein, Planning Administrator March 23, 2014-Fee:$27.40(29) 3656689
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Evesham to Acquire Property for Redevelopment

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NOTICE TOWNSHIP OF EVESHAM ORDINANCE 9-4-2014 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACQUISITION OF PROPERTIES LOCATED WITHIN TOWNSHIP REDEVELOPMENT AREA WHEREAS , by Resolution 190-2013, the Township Council of the Township of Evesham declared certain properties in the Route 70/Route 73 corridor to be ‘areas in need of redevelopment’ within the meaning and intendment of the New Jersey Housing and Redevelopment Law, N.J.S.A .40A:12A-1 et seq.; and WHEREAS ,by Ordinance 28-11-2103, the Township Council adopted a Redevelopment Plan for certain properties known as Block 3, Lot 3, and Block 27.02, Lot 2, properties familiarly known as ‘G Boys’, and ‘Tri-Towne Shopping Center’ respectively; and WHEREAS , the Redevelopment Plan identified both of said properties as properties for which redevelopment acquisition might be necessary in order to fulfill the goals and purposes of the Redevelopment Plan; and WHEREAS , the Township Council has authorized and commissioned certain appraisals for said properties to establish the fair market value of same in the event it determines to move forward with redevelopment acquisition of said properties; and WHEREAS , said appraisals are expected to be received in the next few weeks, and the governing body, while continuing to pursue various means by which said properties can be privately redeveloped, is, nevertheless, interested in ensuring that the continued passage of time does not result in unnecessary continued deterioration and dilapidation of said properties without municipal intervention; and WHEREAS , therefore, the governing body deems it appropriate to provide for the authorization of the acquisition of said properties, should same prove both financially feasible, and necessary to promote the Redevelopment Plan; and WHEREAS , although the Redevelopment Plan, adopted by Ordinance 28-11-2013 already authorizes said acquisition, the governing body has determined to also enact this Ordinance in accordance with the provisions of the New Jersey Local Lands and Buildings Law, N.J.S.A .40A:12-1 et seq. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED , by the Township Council of the Township of Evesham, County of Burlington, State of New Jersey as follows: Article I.Acquisition Authorized . The Township Council hereby authorizes, subject to receipt of appropriate appraisals, and the undertaking of good faith negotiations in accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.A .20:3-1 et seq., and particularly 20:3-6, the acquisition of the properties known as Block 27.02, Lot 2, and Block 3, Lot 3, within the Township of Evesham, pursuant to the Redevelopment Plan previously adopted under the Redevelopment and Housing Law, N.J.S.A .40A:12A-1 et seq. Article II.Effectuation of Authorization granted above . The Township Manager, Solicitor, Director of Community Development, and such other municipal officials as the Manager may deem necessary and appropriate, are hereby authorized and directed to take such actions, engage in such negotiations, secure such title searches and insurance policies, and to do any and all other things necessary to effectuate the acquisition of the properties identified in Article I above. Notwithstanding the foregoing, however, no Agreements of Sale, nor the incurrence of any debt, nor the institution of any litigation in furtherance of said acquisition, shall be permitted without further formal action of the Township Council, which may be authorized by motion or resolution. Article III.Repealer, Severability and Effective Date. A. Repealer . Any and all Ordinances inconsistent with the terms of this Ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of any such inconsistencies. B. Severability . In the event that any clause, section, paragraph or sentence of this Ordinance is deemed to be invalid or unenforceable for any reason, then the Township Council hereby declares its intent that the balance of the Ordinance not affected by said invalidity shall remain in full force and effect to the extent that it allows the Township to meet the goals of the Ordinance. C. Effective Date . This Ordinance shall take effect upon proper passage in accordance with the law. Notice Please take notice that the ordinance published herewith was introduced and passed on first reading at the Regular Meeting of the Township Council of the Township of Evesham in the County of Burlington, State of New Jersey, held on March 18, 2014, and said ordinance will be further considered for final passage after public hearing at a meeting of said Township Council to be held on April 15, 2014, at 6:30 P.M. in the Municipal Complex, 984 Tuckerton Road, Marlton, New Jersey, at which time and place all persons interested will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning such ordinance. Mary Lou Bergh, RMC Township Clerk Adv. Fee: $110.40 BCT: March 23, 2014 Aff. Chg: $20.00
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Bogota Planning Board Recommends West Port Lee Road Redevelopment

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BOROUGH OF BOGOTA The Planning/Zoning Boan) of the Borough of Bogota adopted the following resolutions at its meeting of March 11,2014: 1. Resolution 2014-02 recommending to Mayor and Council the designation of Block 72, Lots 1.01 and 1.02 (250-300 West Port Lee Road) as an area in need of redevelopment. 2. Resolution 2014-05 granting a use variance and site plan approval to Golden Adult Medical Day Care tor an adult day care facility at 53-57 West Fort Lee Road, Block 66, Lot 12. Files are available for inspection at board offices during office hours. LIGAYA F. TY Board Clerk March 15, 2014-fee:$17.95 (19) 3653883

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Berkeley Heights to Hold Second Vote on Redevelopment Area to Avoid Conflict

TOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS

PUBLIC NOTICE PLANNING BOARD TOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS 29 PARK AVENUE BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ 07922 Pursuant to this PUBLIC NOTICE of the Planning Board of the Township of Berkeley Heights (“Board”), the Board states that: WHEREAS, the New Jersey Local Redevelopment and Housing Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-1, et seq. (“LRHL”), authorizes municipalities to determine whether certain parcel(s) of land situated within the municipality constitute an area in need of redevelopment; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the LRHL, no parcel(s) of land shall be declared an area in need of redevelopment without the municipality having first authorized its planning board, by way of resolution, to undertake a preliminary investigation to determine whether the subject parcel(s) meet the statutory criteria of an area in need of redevelopment as defined in the LRHL; and WHEREAS, the Township Council of the Township of Berkeley Heights (“Township Council”), by way of Resolution No. 271-2013, adopted on November 18, 2013, authorized the Board to undertake a preliminary investigation of the area consisting of Block 608, Lots 1 and 4, and Block 504, Lots 5 and 6, including that portion of the Columbus Avenue right-of-way extending from the western limit of Block 504, Lot 6, to the New Jersey Transit property line to the north, and that portion of the Berkeley Avenue right-of-way extending from the New Jersey Transit boundary line to the north to the Park Avenue right-of-way to the south, or any part thereof, as identified on the Official Tax Map of the Township of Berkeley Heights (“Property”) to determine if the Property meets the criteria set forth in the LRHL and should be designated as an area in need of redevelopment except that any redevelopment area determination shall not authorize the Township of Berkeley Heights to exercise the power of condemnation or eminent domain to acquire any property in the delineated area; and WHEREAS, the Township Council, by Resolution No. 62-2013, authorized a professional services contract with Harbor Consultants, Inc., to conduct such preliminary investigation, which the Board was authorized to utilize in connection with same; and WHEREAS, on December 4, 2013 the Board considered, upon referral from the Township Council, Resolution No. 271-2013 and voted to authorize Harbor Consultants to prepare a map of the Property, including a statement setting forth the basis for the investigation, and to perform a preliminary investigation of the Property to determine whether the Property is an area in need of non-condemnation redevelopment pursuant to the LRHL; and WHEREAS, on January 30, 2014, the Board, having determined that certain members who participated in the action taken on December 4, 2013 may have a conflict, reconsidered Resolution No. 271-2013 and the Board, excluding the recused members, voted to authorize Harbor Consultants to prepare a map of the Property, including a statement setting forth the basis for the investigation, and to perform a preliminary investigation of the Property to determine whether the Property is an area in need of non-condemnation redevelopment pursuant to the LRHL. NOW THEREFORE, PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Planning Board of the Township of Berkeley Heights shall hold a public hearing on Wednesday, March 26, 2014, at 7:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers of the Township of Berkeley Heights Municipal Building, located at 29 Park Avenue, Berkeley Heights, New Jersey, at which time Harbor Consultants shall present a map of the Property and the findings of its preliminary investigation of the Property so that the Board may determine whether the Property is in need of non-condemnation redevelopment as defined by the LRHL. At the aforementioned time and location, members of the public, or those who would be affected by a determination that the delineated area is a redevelopment area, may appear in person or by attorney to present any objections or comments regarding the map and preliminary investigation of the Property. The Board shall also accept written objections and/or comments. A copy of the map, the statement setting forth the basis for the investigation and the preliminary investigation are on file in the Township of Berkeley Heights Municipal Building, Office of the Township Clerk, 29 Park Avenue, Berkeley Heights, New Jersey, and available for public inspection Monday through Friday, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Connie Valenti Secretary, Planning Board and Zoning Board of Adjustment Township of Berkeley Heights 29 Park Avenue Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922 Phone: 908-464-2700, Ext. 2124 Fax: 908-464-3791 ($156.64) 019256  

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