News & Insights

New Jersey’s affordable housing laws are designed to ensure people of all income levels can access housing in all municipalities throughout the State. But despite this goal, the assigned obligations for units to be constructed over the next ten years, as calculated by the Department of Community Affairs (DCA), did not necessarily take into consideration the specific circumstances of a municipality.

After more than two years of litigation, the Borough of Keyport’s decision to approve Blaze Cannabis for operation in the Commercial Highway District has been fully upheld.

On April 8, the Union County Educational Services Commission finalized the acquisition of 53 Cardinal Drive in Westfield. This office building will be transformed into a cutting-edge special education school and resource hub.

The Linn Drive Well is officially back online, delivering cleaner, safer water to Verona!

When governments need to acquire private property for public projects, strict rules exist for how that property gets valued.

The New Jersey Supreme Court has cleared the way for a long-awaited infrastructure initiative that will connect the Borough of Carteret’s growing downtown and arts district to its expanding waterfront, which includes a park, marina, and upcoming ferry service.

Affordable housing comes with its fair share of red tape—and an alphabet soup of agencies and programs. But behind each acronym is a key player that drives housing projects forward.

The Pompton Lakes Environmental Protection Committee (EPC) recently held their annual cleanup where volunteers come together to remove debris, clear water pathways, and ensure that stormwater flows freely. In previous years, volunteers have tackled everything from garbage and branches to large items like tires—even a toilet bowl!

A $550K lawsuit over a lease default could have been a crushing blow for our client. Instead, it became a case study in why the details matter.

This Earth Month, we highlight how New Jersey municipalities and school districts are improving aging buildings while cutting emissions—without increasing local tax burdens.