Monmouth County, Colts Neck Convene Meeting On Earle Property

COLTS NECK, NJ - The Monmouth County Joint Land Use Study for Naval Weapons Station Earle is convening a meeting from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. today at the Poricy Park Nature Center at 345 Oak Hill Road in Middletown.

“This study is important to many residents of Monmouth County, as it affects 13 of our municipalities,” said Freeholder Director Lillian G. Burry in a statement. “I encourage our residents to attend this meeting to learn about the study and have their voices heard.”

The purpose of the meeting is to seek the public's input and to brief stakeholders on the purpose, planning process and study recommendations. The public is invited to review the recommendations on the Monmouth County website: www.VisitMonmouth.com and bring comments and questions to the meeting.

The study has analyzed existing conditions, climate resiliency needs and interactions between Naval Weapons Station Earle and surrounding communities that has led to the development of a set of recommendations. Written comments on this draft study can be submitted to the County Division of Planning through Dec. 14.

The Joint Land Use Study is a cooperative planning effort between the county. The Naval Weapons Station Earle falls within five municipalities: Colts Neck, Howell, Middletown, Tinton Falls and Wall. There are eight additional municipalities considered within the Military Influence Area: Atlantic Highlands, Highlands, Eatontown, Farmingdale, Freehold Township, Keansburg, Neptune and Ocean.

For more information, visit the Monmouth County Division of Planning section of the Monmouth County website at www.VisitMonmouth.com or call 732-431-7460.

The U.S. Navy ship the USS Supply tied at Naval Weapons Station Earle. Photograph by Mike Derer/Associated Press