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New council‑elect urges alternatives to high‑density proposal behind Kennedy Park; ethics review requested
Summary
Council‑elect Alberto Rios urged the borough to find alternatives to placing hundreds of apartments behind Kennedy Park to meet affordable‑housing obligations and requested a review of potential conflicts involving the borough attorney; residents and speakers called for preserving a 40‑acre open‑space referendum victory.
At the public‑comment portion of the Nov. 10 Sayreville council meeting, council‑elect Alberto Rios urged the borough to direct its planner to identify alternatives to a proposal that would place hundreds of apartments behind Kennedy Park to satisfy affordable‑housing credits.
"Responsible housing does not mean placing high density development right behind our most valued park," Rios said, urging the borough to seek credits through rehabilitation, partnerships, or redevelopment elsewhere.
Rios also raised…
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