Allen - I've learned a few new things from these postings, and noticed a few things missing. But I agree that this topic should be discussed on Asbury Radio, where town's people can call in and web listeners can participate as well. We can open the show to this topic for 6/15 or 6/29. I hope people weigh in right away so I can book one date or the other.
What I didn't know, was that you say we are accommodating homeless people in the rooming houses that we have now. With so many non-profits in town, it's certainly welcome news. It's unclear to me though whether they offer rentals or shelter. So I'd like some clarification on that.
Personally, I agree that Asbury Park is overburdened compared to surrounding areas. But, that doesn't solve the problem.
As for what's missing: Last time I spoke with Council member Jim Keady he told me that local officials were trying to tackle the need for shelters as the regional issue that it is. Monmouth County has to stop dumping on Asbury Park. This is the larger issue, which any show on this subject would have to tackle.
I hope, Allen, that I can count on your support in pulling this show together by passing the word, and would appreciate your sending any relevant contact details for people you think may want to join us. Perhaps you'd like to come mic, or suggest someone.
While we're on this subject, I'd like to remind people that Asbury Radio has been working on putting together a show on mental illness, with professionals in the county government and healthcare industry, clergy, and scientists seeking new treatments. If possible, I'd like to know this group's interest in that subject for a show.
Eager to hear back from all.
Maureen Nevin, Host Asbury Radio - [EMAIL PROTECTED]
--- In [email protected], Allan Peterson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
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> I send my congrats to the GLH board. They have been well organized and rather than just complain about the same old, collectively as a group have made progress. I am surprised that our elected officials are unable to react and have allowed this to get passed. While I do not know all the details, I'm guessing something could have been done. I think we all agree that there should be support for homeless we don't need any additional here. Especially for outside towns. Publicity would help. Asbury Radio where are you? I have not seen this story in the press either?
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> Tom Wolfe [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: For all of you who are against the opening of the homeless shelter Market Street on Memorial and Sewall, I am forwarding an e-mail from a gentleman looking to organize and hire a lawyer.
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> Some are against Market Street because Asbury Park alledgedly rents rooms for emergency housing already. Others are against it because they fear AP will become more of a dumping ground for our communities' homeless problem. Some do not like the fact that while the Salvation Army and Monmouth County's shelter do bacjground checks via Social Security number for felons and sex offenders, Market Stret said they will not. Additionally, Market Street said they will not take in gay men because homosexuality goes against recovery (I guess that means my local AP black gay vegan homeless guy is not allowed while a straight Newark man can be popped on a train Asbury bound).
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> Please read it and if you are interested in more information, please contact him directly. Due to legal time limits, I think he said we have less than three weeks to file.
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> Tom Wolfe
> 932 Monroe Avenu
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> From: "steveguyrx" [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subj: [AsburyParkGLH] Asbury PArk Homeless Shelter
> Date: Sun Jun 11, 2006 0:11
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> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> All,
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> It's Frank Farrell from 920 Monroe Avenue. I just wanted to give you an update as to the research I have been doing with finding an attorney that would be able to handle the appeal against the homeless shelter. As you know, we are beyond the time line for political action, although we should continue to press our elected officials in Asbury Park to help us find a solution. It appears the only avenue left for us is a legal appeal of the Zoning Board's decision.
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> I have spoken to Ronald Gasiorowski, Esq. (expertise in Zoning Law) yesterday regarding his fee to handle the appeal. He indicated that the cost would be between $7,500 and $15,000 dollars. That would entail the cost of his review of all the transcripts regarding the shelter, the zoning board and the superior court hearings. In addition, he will have to write a legal brief setting fourth legal arguments why the variances should not have been granted for this shelter. Furthermore, he will have to make oral argument to the court as to why the zoning board's decision should be reversed. Although this is expensive, it pales in comparison to the loss we will suffer as property owners.
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> I would like everyone's input as to hiring Mr. Gasiorowki and what type of monetary commitment those interested individuals would be willing to make for counsel fees. So far, a commitment has been received from one couple for $400, and Steve and I will match this. However, this gets us nowhere near what we need to pay the attorney. We need commitments from more people.....and we must be represented as one voice to pull this off.
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> Just for the record, there already exists 7 Boarding Homes in the City of Asbury, which provide shelter to the homeless. In addition, this proposed Homeless Shelter will be taking in the homeless all the way from Newark to Atlantic City, thereby, increasing the homeless population in Asbury Park.........once again, Asbury Park becomes New Jersey's dumping ground. Further, this proposed Homeless Shelter does not accept gay homeless individuals.
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> At this point, I think we need to have a very large meeting to talk this through. Paul Vail has offered his house as a meeting place to discuss next steps. Time is of essence.
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> How soon can a meeting be scheduled?
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> Let me know.
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> Frank & Steve
> 920 Monroe
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