By JOANNE L. PAPAIANNI
A vote on revised plans for a redevelopment project centered around Giamanos restaurant in Bradley Beach was tabled this week by the Borough Council while officials wait to see if a grant is approved which would help the borough in its planning efforts for Main Streets future.
Councilman Gary Engelstad and Councilwoman Julie Schreck both worked on and submitted the grant application and agreed it would better to table the vote until the borough is notified about the grant. Councilwoman Lori Marchak-Ortiz, who chaired the meeting in the absence of Mayor Stephen Schueler, also agreed.
Councilman Thomas Volante was not at the meeting.
The timing hurts you, Engelstad said speaking to Pasquale Menna, the attorney representing developers Empire Lofts. (more…)