Development

You have probably driven by this eyesore a thousand times here in Toms River, the old Americana Motel on Route 166. This dilapidated motel has been closed for a while and now there are plans to use the location here in Toms River.

New townhouse, home and apartment developments are being built all over New Jersey, especially in areas along major roadways that are already congested.

The seemingly dry topic of water-protection rules could provoke a rarity by month’s end: A legislative veto invalidating new DEP rules for development.

If a draft master plan is unveiled in Ocean County and there's no one there, does it make a noise? The short answer is, not right away. However, in due time, the noise may emanate from environmental advocates, development entrepreneurs, and people with concerns about the county's economic direction...