Development News for Long Branch, New Jersey

Long Branch City Council Approves Mid-Season Rates for Community Pool

The council discussed and approved Ordinance 0-10-26, which establishes mid-season rates for the Long Branch community pool. The ordinance was introduced on May 13th, 2026, and its purpose is to set these adjusted rates. Following a motion to open the public hearing, no members of the public came forward to speak on the ordinance. The council then moved to close the public hearing and subsequently adopted the ordinance on its second and final reading. The roll call vote indicated unanimous approval.

Resident Details Concerns Over Noise Violations and Dangerous Driving in Long Branch

Erica Leone shared personal experiences and community-wide complaints regarding quality of life in Long Branch, focusing on noise violations and dangerous driving. She described constant noise violations that are not enforced and dangerous driving with aftermarket exhausts, likening the sound to a 'Raceway Park.' Leone stated that it is not safe to walk or ride bikes due to the traffic conditions and recounted a near-miss incident. She believes calls regarding noise are not taken seriously by dispatchers, although she acknowledged improvements in police response times over the past four years and the professionalism of some officers.

Council President Dangler on Pop-Up Party Management and Respectful Public Discourse

Council President Dangler addressed the 'pop-up party' incident from a few weeks prior, thanking the police department for their efforts in managing the situation effectively, stating it could have been worse. He acknowledged that while some events are shut down, others occur unexpectedly, but emphasized that this is not due to a lack of diligence from the administration or police. Dangler also commented on safety and ICE matters, stating he doesn't know what can be done federally but believes everyone should be treated as human beings. He concluded by requesting that speakers use respectful language and avoid profanity during their five-minute comments, asserting that profanity does not enhance their message.

Resident Disputes 'Private Property' Status of Pier Village, Citing City Control and Unequal Treatment

Jeff George continued his protest regarding the Israeli flag display at Pier Village, arguing that the city's repeated assertion of Pier Village being private property is inaccurate given the city's extensive control over land use, access, signage, and development standards within the Oceanfront Redevelopment Zone. He highlighted the presence of a satellite police office and disproportionate police resources at Pier Village, questioning why taxpayers fund security for a private entity. George contrasted the city's protection of Pier Village's speech rights with its imposition of fees and threats of arrest for organizing protests, calling it a double standard and hypocrisy.