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Resident raises smoke, safety concerns at Northgate Apartments; township to follow up
Summary
A resident reported persistent, strong smoke at Northgate Apartments that he said burns eyes and could endanger an oxygen-dependent tenant; staff and the fire chief said they contacted the property manager, who agreed to address the issue, and the township will follow up to determine enforcement steps.
During public comment, a resident listed as Mr. Stoner described ongoing heavy smoke at Northgate Apartments that, he said, burned his eyes and mouth and raised a fire-safety concern for tenants, including a resident who uses supplemental oxygen.
Township staff and the fire chief said they had contacted the property’s general manager, provided fire-code references and requested corrective action; the manager responded in writing and said she would address the issue and post no-smoking signs. Officials noted limitations on enforcement because the property is privately owned and emphasized that further measures would require consultation with the township solicitor.
The board asked the resident to provide written documentation of the complaint and a copy of his lease, and staff said they would follow up promptly to investigate possible code or lease-enforcement remedies. No formal enforcement action was taken at the meeting.
