The costs of the renovation will be charged to the property owner.
About five years after the property was first put in foreclosure, and a few months after the township initially issued documents to the property owner to renovate it, the council approved a resolution Wednesday to begin remedies on the house at 24 Claire Drive. "We have worked with the neighbors trying to bring this to a resolution through the enforcement of the municipal court," said township administrator James Naples. "We have been unsuccessful in getting the owner to comply." "This action will be taken through ordinance, to have the township clean up the property, and have it be charged to the property owner," he added. The property is owned by Kevin Miller, but it has been abandoned, and he is in violation of township codes concerning…
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Special meeting set to hear maintenance code violations of Claire Drive home.
A Bridgewater couple urged the Township Council Monday night to expedite any action they might take on a property in foreclosure that is in disarray on Claire Drive. Rick and Nancy Musser, representing their neighbors on Claire Drive and Stella Drive, urged for something to be done with 24 Claire Drive. The governing body had originally slated a July 16 hearing to determine what remedy would be imposed against property owner Kevin Miller for “violations of the property maintenance code.” “We’re living next to a garbage-infested area. It’s a terrible health risk,” Rick Musser said. “Please try to get this done as quickly as possible. We’ve tried everything for the last three years.” Nancy Musser expressed concern with waiting another two …
Annette
12:10 pm on Wednesday, July 11, 2012
I am so happy for people as you, "Doctor Wally" who would help the person out. It restores some of my faith in people. I know that people are quick to act against someone, at times, when all they need is a little help. There are times when a little humanity shared goes a long way. more ›