To the Editor:
A developer’s petition was denied at the Harvey Cedars Land Use Board meeting on March 19 in what was thought to be a done deal. The certain approval was upset at the last minute by reason and common sense. The board voted 4-3 in favor of the proposal, but New Jersey state law mandates a supermajority of five votes for approval, thus defeating the application.
The developer proposed to build four houses on the former HCH Real Estate property on Long Beach Boulevard between 81st and 82nd streets.
April 8, 2026
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