Citizens For Informed Land Use - CILU

06/28/2025

‼️ Planning Board Mtg Alert: ‼️ July 1st

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The project applicant will return to the Planning Board this summer after going before the board in December. See details:

06/16/2025

Given the massive footprint of St. Mina’s proposal and its potential impact on the environment and the quality of life for nearby residents, CILU urges residents to voice their concerns at the Zoning Board meeting this Wednesday, June 18 at 7pm in Town Hall.

06/10/2025

In response to a recent text and Facebook post distributed by the Holmdel Republican Party, CILU would like to emphasize that we are a nonpartisan non profit organization with an unwavering commitment to protect open space and promote government transparency no matter who is in office. We did not, nor will we ever, endorse a candidate or ticket in this primary election or in any future election.

In our comments about the DePalma Farm property, CILU is supporting an agenda item that fundamentally aligns with our mission, one we have tirelessly advocated for and worked decades to see come to fruition. CILU remains committed to working alongside the Township to promote intelligent land use, protect our watershed and maintain Holmdel’s bucolic and historic character.

06/05/2025

The June 13th Holmdel Township Committee meeting agenda includes an item that would add the southern portion of DePalma Farms (Block 50.19, Lots 48.01 & 52) to the Township's Recreation and Open Space Inventory (ROSI). The northern portion (Block 50.27, Lots 48, 49 & 51) is already listed. The ROSI, often used for application and planning purposes related to Green Acres funding, formally documents land deemed suitable for preservation, aligning priorities with state and local planning goals and limiting allowed uses to open space and recreation.
Citizens for Informed Land Use (CILU) strongly supports the Holmdel Township Committee’s intent to take this critical step. This action will ensure the site's long term protection, honor the DePalma family's deeply rooted agricultural legacy and serve as a firm commitment to protect one of the few remaining open spaces in the northern part of town. CILU believes this move represents a thoughtful and proactive approach to open space preservation and we remain committed to working alongside the Township to promote intelligent land use, protect our watershed and maintain Holmdel’s bucolic and historic character.

06/02/2025

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Help shape Holmdel's future! We're updating our Open Space & Recreation Plan (OSRP) and need YOUR input. This plan will guide how we acquire and develop land for parks, recreation, and open spaces. Want more great parks and recreational opportunities in Holmdel? Here's your chance to make an impact! Take our quick 5-minute survey and let your voice be heard!

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05/15/2025

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04/27/2025

‼️ The Earth Day Festival and Greenway Walk takes place today, offering food, fun, and music. Please drop by between 12noon and 5pm!

04/23/2025

Great volunteer opportunity for middle and high school students!