Marylawn Application Deemed Incomplete, Demolition Permit Delayed
The issue will be on the agenda for Feb. 4
The South Orange Planning Board found the demolition permit submitted on behalf of the Convent Station-based Sisters of Christian Charity of Saint Elizabeth incomplete, delaying any decision on the property until at least February. The Planning Board members voted unanimously that the application was incomplete at a Monday night meeting that was standing-room only. The Sisters of Christian Charity of Saint Elizabeth, and their representatives, are expected to return next month to pursue the permit. The former Graves family estate, now the convent on the Marylawn School of the Oranges property, is located at 425 Scotland Road. According to Carlotta Budd, spokeswoman for the Sisters of Christian Charity of Saint Elizabeth, the permit sought …
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Alexandra Dorian
7:46 am on Tuesday, January 22, 2013
I live in San Jose. I grew up in Maplewood. Religious charities are INFAMOUS for being hoodwinked by developers. I'm quite sure if the Historic Committe could find a matching bid (there's a lot of wealth in SO) they would accept it. Sometimes unfortunately historic value isn't enough, and money talks. Make them an offer. more ›