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Clark Township council adopts resolutions opposing offshore wind and joining affordable‑housing litigation, approves grants and routine contracts
Summary
The Clark Township Council on July 15 unanimously approved a packet of resolutions that included opposing New Jersey’s industrial offshore wind project and authorizing participation in litigation over the state’s affordable‑housing mandates; the body also approved grants, contract renewals and other routine items.
The Clark Township Council unanimously adopted a series of resolutions on July 15 that included an official opposition to New Jersey’s proposed industrial offshore wind project and authorization to join litigation challenging the state’s affordable‑housing mandates.
The council voted to approve a resolution opposing the industrial offshore wind project after members and municipal counsel raised concerns that were also summarized in a two‑and‑a‑half–page resolution posted on the township website. The resolution, as discussed at the meeting, cited anticipated higher electricity costs billed to residents and businesses, potential harm to marine wildlife, risks related to decommissioning turbines, and possible negative effects on tourism and commercial fishing.…
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