Moorestown Seeks Alternative To Miles Site For Affordable Housing

MOORESTOWN, NJ — Moorestown Council has reportedly put any plans for using the Miles Technology Site for affordable housing on hold while it explores other options.

Mayor Lisa Petriello said the township is exploring another good faith option when announcing the township wouldn’t act on a proposal to re-zone the site, the Moorestown Sun reports. A specific alternative site has not yet been named.

The township was considering re-zoning the site after a superior court judge ruled that Pennrose couldn't move forward with its proposed affordable housing development off Route 38.

In July, the proposal was approved on introduction with a 4-1 vote by members of council. Councilman Mike Locatell provided the dissenting vote. Read more here: Moorestown Council Considering Affordable Housing At Miles Technology Site

A group known as the Resident Action Coalition has formed in opposition to the proposal. Read more here: Resident Action Coalition Holding Council Accountable

Council is next scheduled to meet on Monday night, Sept. 9, 7 p.m. at town hall, 111 West Second Street.