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Long Branch council approves purchase of Brookdale building at 195 Broadway amid public objections
Summary
On May 13 the Long Branch City Council adopted ordinances authorizing purchase of 195 Broadway from Brookdale Community College and related capital and bond amendments; a public commenter alleged lack of appraisal and possible pay-to-play, and one council member recused from the votes.
The Long Branch City Council on May 13 voted to acquire the Brookdale Community College building at 195 Broadway and to amend the city's capital and bond ordinances to record the property for municipal purposes.
Vice President Bill Dangler presented Ordinance O-06-26, authorizing the city to enter into a contract to buy Block 275, Lots 10 and 11 (195 Broadway) with standard due-diligence protections and a closing date no later than June 30, 2026. The record includes two different price figures mentioned during discussion; the motion was presented and the council opened a public hearing on the ordinance.
During the public hearing Vincent Lepore, a resident of 33 Ocean…
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