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Lakewood Zoning Board Shenanigans (submitted)

12/26/2012

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Zoning board appointment – From Anonymous – “Please Help”

It has been brought to the attention of the Zoning Board Members that Committeemen Steve Langert is spearheading an effort against Zoning Board Member Elliot Zacks, whose term is up for renewal at the end of this year. Committeeman Langert wants to have him removed from the Board, because his attorney and friend Abe Penzer, Esq, who appears in front of the Zoning Board more than any other attorney, does not like him. 

Committeeman Langert has already suggested a replacement for Mr. Zacks. That proposed replacement is none other than his long time friend and neighbor Sam Rabinowitz. This suggestion is very disturbing to some board members and it should be to the public as well. An appointment of this individual would be extremely unethical, based on many conflicts of interest 

1) Mr Rabinowitz is a developer in Lakewood which in itself would be major conflict with the zoning board.

2) Mr Rabinowitz also makes himself available for hire as a land use consultant to individuals looking to maximize the potential to develop land.

3) Mr Rabinowitz has in the past and still does maintain very close business ties with Brian Flannery a planner and engineer who appears in front of the zoning board representing the overwhelming majority of applicants. 

Finally, should Mr Zack’s seat be replaced, one of the current alternate members should be considered. Both of the current alternatives have two years experience as alternative members of the Zoning Board. Anonymous
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Again, Committeeman Langert is out of line with his power plays and utter disregard for the residents of Lakewood Township. Let the facts speak for themselves. Your influence counts. Use it! Call or email all members of the Lakewood Township Committee to let them know that you know about Committeeman Langert’s power play to reward his friend at the expense of a caring member of the Zoning Board. Mr. Rabinowitz should not, and cannot be appointed to the Zoning Board because of the above stated conflicts of interest. 

Bill Hobday. 

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24 Comments
Yawning
12/22/2012 09:37:49 am

Just another day in Lakewood. This happens all the time. As a matter of fact the Township Committee is also a conflict interest. Nobody care about the people. Not even the people or they would get rid of all these bums.

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recall
12/22/2012 04:52:51 pm

the town needs to know about this.why is no magazine talking about it.no other websites have this

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disgusted
12/22/2012 08:53:24 pm

To Recall- Because this is blatant corruption at the highest level and the Scoop is afraid to report it out of fear of retribution. Abe Halberstam the zoning board chairman confirmed this story to be absolutely true. Shouldn't everyone's blood be boiling right now

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By Langert
12/22/2012 10:19:55 pm

Recall Langert!!!!!!!! He doesn't belong here, he is so corrupt!! This is not the first time and not the last time

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anonymous
12/22/2012 11:14:39 pm

Brian Flannery is an unctuous sleazeball.Take him and his red laser pointer and put him in an oily sardine can. He'd probably get zoning to build townhouses there.

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ha
12/23/2012 10:43:38 am

Ha, now its coming out in the open. Until now steve used to buy township property on sam rabinowitz name,(sorry steal township property) and steve used to hide behind sam, and adjust the zoning according to his needs, now that he has opposition in zoning, he is trying to put in his guy, from what I gather this is exactly the evidence the feds were looking for.

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Correction
12/24/2012 11:43:01 pm

His last name is spelled Zaks. FYI.

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Truth
12/25/2012 09:33:20 am

Zaks is the only member that speaks his mind by the meetings, Penzer hates it when Zaks points out the lies that Penzer is trying to sell the board. This is not the first time Penzer tried to get rid of a board member, he tried to get rid of Obie Gonzales last year and he was successful in getting rid of Sharon Gasorowski 2 years ago. Look how corrupt the committee is that an attorney that comes in front of a board would have a say to whom should be on the board.

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In the know
12/25/2012 09:37:55 am

Rumors in town are that Abe Halberstam is in penzers pocket and if your an applicant at the zoning board you can write the ck to bais Avrohom halberstams kids yeshiva and drop it off at penzers office.

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in the know
12/25/2012 11:22:35 am

Abe Penzer actually tried to get rid of two other outspoken member on the zoning board as well. Judah Ribiat and Joel Schwartz......go ask them they will tell you the truth!!!

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WestGate
12/25/2012 12:19:48 pm

I would believe your comment, but there is a problem with that. Joel Schwartz is Steve's Friend, he would never throw him off.

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YID
12/25/2012 11:36:10 am

I heard that Steve and Abe are now doing hard money loans. Any comment on that?

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Rottenberg
12/25/2012 11:44:17 am

I'm surprised that Penzer is busy with this now, he was caught up with the Rottenberg fiasco and is missing money from his trust account, bad timing. Was steve involved with Rottenberg ?

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Anon
12/25/2012 11:44:19 am

This does not smell right.

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applicants neighbor's attorney
12/25/2012 11:45:01 am

All Penzer's future application approvals on the the zoning board WILL be challenged via appeal

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Poker Player
12/25/2012 11:50:09 am

The deck is falling!!!

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DA
12/25/2012 11:56:11 am

Time to bring in the district attorney who reads all lakewood blogs, we need an investigation of the cosy relationship between the township committee and Penzer, stacking a board to make sure that Penzer get approved is pure corruption. Does Penzer represent other committee members besides miller and Langart? Yeshiva? Vadd?

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YID
12/25/2012 12:05:10 pm

Why is Zacks being thrown off the zoning board? is it because Abe penzer told his business partner Steve langert to get him off?



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LKWD
12/25/2012 12:08:31 pm

I know that steve was not involved with rottenberg.

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Deck of cards
12/25/2012 12:33:26 pm

Steve claims he's everyone's friend until he stabs them in the back. Every knows you don't trust steve. He is two faced.

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ray
12/26/2012 12:17:51 pm

investigate penzer

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Sick of him
12/27/2012 03:36:39 am

Funny how bill just complains all day

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CROOK
3/1/2013 12:53:22 am

mr.LANGERT thinks he runs this town.it's time for a major recall for him.BUT THEN NO BODY WILL DO ANYTHING we just talk about it.

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TIME OUT
4/9/2013 04:45:02 am

I'M impressed with all these comments that shows it's time for a " TIME OUT" for MR. LANGERT this shows what disregauard he has for the public welfare of the town.THIS HITLER NEEDS TO GO! before he leads us to the slaughter.jews are afraid to defend themselves,just like in EUROPE this will be our end if we don't start a campaign to oust LANGERT FROM OFFICE let him be a builder and not a politician.

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