Conway tract land swap

Asked for clarification on the land swap and plans for the open space.

A professional land-use engineer who lives on Stavola Road, he strongly supported the ordinance and confirmed the development threat is real.

Supported the deal but asked what happens if the county matching grant doesn't come through, and about future use plans.

Asked what the deed restrictions on the Treader property will be to ensure it isn't developed.

A Brielle resident congratulated the mayor and committee, calling it a wonderful transaction.

A Little Silver resident and Monmouth Conservation Foundation member who congratulated the committee and praised seller Valerie Montecalvo as a land steward.

Asked how the ordinance interacts with the Adoni group / Nut Swamp matter, referencing the failed eminent domain case that went to the state Supreme Court.

Lives in the house on the swapped property; asked why tenants were given only the legal 60 days to move when the deal was known for years. The mayor said terms were only finalized weeks ago.

The property seller said she is proud to work with the township, explained tenants were on month-to-month leases, and noted she tried to help Barry find a new place.