Longport Mayor Nick Russo along with Commissioners Lawler and Leeds have delayed acceptance of two parcels of land owned by late borough resident, Dorothy McGee.
McGee, 88, passed on Nov. 18, 2023. In her will, McGee left two beach block lots to the borough as long the land is turned into a park.
The resolution was tabled because detailed deed restrictions are needed said Longport Solicitor Affanato.
Those restrictions could be shared at the Feb. 21 commission meeting.
McGee wanted the land on South 22nd Ave. to be developed into a park featuring a gazebo named after her.
Neighbors are willing to contribute to development of the park which could cost approx $150k.
Commissioner Dan Lawler is in favor of accepting McGee’s lots.
Commissioner Jim Leeds wants to consider parking and a bike rack.
Longport Administrator is Scott Porter.
Note: Longport still blocks live ZOOM video access to Commission meetings. Remote public comment is also prohibited. A vast majority of Longport residents do not live full time in Longport.
As in many cases of the past, it would be a disgrace for Long Port to except the donation of these two lots and do anything other than what the donee expected at her death. It doesn’t matter what a commissioner wants as far as parking or a place for him to sit and drink whatever he drinks. The gift which is very generous should be followed to the letter of her donation. Steven Gerard all over again!!
Longport should be asshamed if they were to take donations from the generous Neighbors estimated at $150,000 .
Todays world is corrupted by money. Let the people at least have one openspace nice park
Longport, Do the right thing Fulfill the Deceased request and stop worrying about the nickels you have it…
Nice to see a park there. I can’t wait to see it.
Honor her will & do the right thing. Stop controlling and get on with Dorothy wishes, her generosity is wonderful. God Bless