by Ian Singer | Feb 2, 2018 | Municipalities
By Dennis M. Galvin, Esq. Published in New Jersey Municipalities, November 2011 Based upon my experience, the overwhelming majority of New Jersey’s appointed and elected officials are in office for one reason and one reason only: to serve the public. The best...
by Ian Singer | Feb 2, 2018 | Real Estate
By Dennis M. Galvin Published in Local Government Law Review, August, 2011 The Federal and State Courts have recently rendered some interesting and instructive cases in the area of “Adult Entertainment.” This article will review these cases and suggest a procedure...
by Ian Singer | Feb 2, 2018 | Real Estate
By Dennis M. Galvin The New Jersey Planner, July/August 2010 It is important for you, as board members, to remember that emotions run high for and against all controversial actions. Sometimes, when a developer or objector disagrees with your ruling, they might try...
by Ian Singer | Feb 2, 2018 | Municipalities
By Dennis M. Galvin, Esq. Published in New Jersey Lawyer, August, 2008 Our Democracy depends on the character of our elected officials. From time to time all governments need to examine their conduct and when necessary, undertake reasonable reforms. One can only...
by Ian Singer | Feb 2, 2018 | Real Estate
By Dennis Galvin, Esq. Published as a Special Feature in the NJ Planner, July/August 2007 Zoning Boards of Adjustment are routinely asked to grant use variances for what are commonly referred to as, inherently beneficial uses.[1] As a legal term of art, inherently...