Council introduces $5M ARPA appropriation and bond ordinance for boardwalk extension Council introduced a capital ordinance appropriating $5,000,000 (ARPA) and a companion bond ordinance authorizing ~$4.76M in bonds to fund the Boardwalk extension project; council cited FEMA elevation changes and higher engineering standards as cost drivers.

Long Branch City Council is moving forward with a $5M Boardwalk extension project aimed at enhancing resilience against flooding, but rising costs could reshape its future.

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Long Branch introduces ordinance to adopt 2025 Oceanfront Broadway redevelopment plan; public hearing set for Nov. 25 Council introduced Ordinance 13-25 to adopt the 2025 Oceanfront Broadway redevelopment plan, amend city code chapters on redevelopment and zoning, and set a Nov. 25 public hearing.

Long Branch is gearing up for a transformative 2025 with the introduction of a new redevelopment plan that could reshape the Oceanfront Broadway area!

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Resident questions Long Branch budget transparency and surplus tax use Resident urges clarity on budget and advocates for tax reductions from potential surplus

Long Branch residents are demanding clearer budget presentations and are eager to know if a potential $9 million surplus could lead to tax reductions.

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Long Branch officials address tax concerns and public safety issues at council meeting City officials discuss budget allocations and street safety strategies amid community concerns.

Tensions ran high at Long Branch City Hall as residents demanded answers on rising taxes, public safety, and responsible urban growth.

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