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Should A Committeeman Be A Developer? - The Ultimate Conflict Of Interest

1/19/2013

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In an interview on WOBM last night, Deputy Mayor Steven Langert admitted to being a partner in a townhouse development in the Chestnut area of Lakewood.

At the end of a discussion about how much building is too much, Langert explained that he doesn't believe it is fair to tell people they can no longer build when others built in the past. 

I called in  and asked Langert whether he has  interests in any large developments. He admitted that he is a partner in a large,yet to be built development. He also went on to say that he had made it public knowledge that he is a partner of this building project.

There is just one problem. Nobody can recall Langert ever publicly acknowledging his involvement in building, let alone his involvement in acquiring the needed approvals, or zoning changes. 


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Downtown Parking Improvements Explained

1/14/2013

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There is a fine line between creating parking ordinances that will benefit shoppers and merchants and at the same time help them avoid receiving parking tickets. 

The Township has finally installed limited parking hour signs in designated areas that are the most accessible to stores in the downtown area. 

This is being done to prevent people from parking all day where shoppers and merchants need to have a better chance of open spots for their businesses. Very often merchants themselves would park in the most accessible spots all day. 

With the new signs the town is creating an awareness that drivers should not leave their vehicles all day in areas that are needed for shopping. There are more than enough spots in parking lots further away from Clifton Ave. 


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Eat A Pita- A Delicious Hidden Treasure In Downtown Lakewood

1/8/2013

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Tucked away in a small parking lot off of Clifton Ave. between First and Main Street sits a small eatery for Lakewood residents that want to experience a little authentic Israeli cuisine.

Eat A Pita (formerly Pitaleh) is a popular little treasure that may still be unknown to many.

A small menu filled with the usual shawarma, grilled chicken, french fries etc. Fresh and flavorful for sure. But what many people may overlook is that they also make one of the tastiest falafels to be found this far from the central bus station in Jerusalem. The restaurant is clean, service is fast, and the prices are reasonable. So drive down first street, pull into the parking lot and you can't miss the colorful entrance to Eat A Pita

Pros: delicious, healthy alternative to fast food, inexpensive and clean.

Cons: Should be a much bigger store on the main street and not hidden from view.



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