SHREWSBURY: SEABROOK ZONE ISSUE CITED
The opening of the Seabrook House facility drew protesters last Thursday. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge)
By JOHN T. WARD
Shrewsbury officials have notified representatives of a new addiction-counseling center that a key aspect of the operation appears to conflict with local zoning law, redbankgreen has learned.
Five days after Governor Chris Christie got into a shouting match with protesters at the opening of the Seabrook House outpatient facility on White Street, borough Attorney Martin Barger confirmed the nonprofit has been told by letter that its plan for group counseling sessions is not permitted in the zone.
SHREWSBURY: CHRISTIE IN CLASH OVER REHAB
Protesters attempted to shout down Governor Chris Christie at the opening of the Seabrook House facility. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge)
By JOHN T. WARD
Governor Chris Christie clashed with protesters at the opening of an addiction-counseling center in Shrewsbury Thursday, taunting them as “ignorant” NIMBYs whose children would someday need the facility.
SHREWSBURY: CHRISTIE TO OPEN REHAB UNIT
SEA BRIGHT: COUNSELING SERVICE AVAILABLE
Greg Russo records an interview with Sea Bright resident Joey, who declined to give his last name, for a video blog. Below, cubicles set up for private consultations in the borough community center. (Photo by Wil Fulton. Click to enlarge)
By WIL FULTON
Six months removed from Hurricane Sandy, Sea Bright residents are still grappling with recovery and rebuilding challenges.
According to the boroughs volunteer coordinator, Frank Lawrence, many residents continue to face an uphill battle with insurance and construction issues, financial woes and severe emotional strain.
To help its residents deal with these overwhelming problems, the borough has partnered with several local and national charities to put together the Sea Bright Resource Center, a place where case managers, counseling services and more are readily available free of charge.