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Highlanders press council on Captain's Cove Marina, seawall study and emergency repairs; mayor points to land-use process
Summary
Residents raised long-running concerns about Captain's Cove Marina, failing bulkheads, tide-flex valves and sinkholes at a public comment session on Nov. 6; borough officials said redevelopment and condemnation are being considered and reminded attendees a Land Use Board hearing set for Dec. 12 will provide more detail.
Residents at the Nov. 6 Highlands mayor and council meeting pressed officials for concrete action on long-standing waterfront and flooding problems, including the condition of Captain's Cove Marina and failing bulkheads that residents say are undermining private property and borough roads.
Peter Balham, who identified himself as living at 11 Marine Place, asked the council for further information about issues reported in a local newspaper and whether condemnation or other enforcement steps were being considered for the marina property. Borough officials said the planner is preparing a redevelopment plan that could include eminent domain as…
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