Hagel Place parcel auction

Argued developing the Hagel Place lots would wreck wetlands, lower the water table, destroy habitat for protected birds, and worsen flooding — urging the land be preserved instead of auctioned.

Representing the Middletown Open Space Association, asked the Committee to remove the Hagel property from the auction and consider alternative sale options; Mayor Perry said the Committee can't act until the auction ends, then can accept or reject bids.

Dropped off a letter warning about dune destabilization from a paper-street access road and wetlands issues, urging the township to disclose material facts to any buyer before closing.

Lives a block from the Hagel lot and worries development will redirect wetland water and cause much worse flooding where Bayside Parkway meets Port Monmouth Road.