How Long Lord!

Here we are in the midst of "passion week" three years after the City of Long Branch, NJ took by court order 162 Broadway. Last April, 2010, the higher court panel of 3 Judges ruled the three ordinances (local law) which were needed to justify the action were illegal and struck by them. The panel also vacated the document necessary to take. They also gave the City, as they did in the MTOTSA ruling an opportunity to present new evidence to cause the taking to become legal. Obviously, they could not in MTOTSA, so they can not in Lower Broadway!

After inspection of 162 Broadway, one year ago and two years after the City took possession and passed title over to Broadway Arts, it was obvious the best course for Lighthouse was to attempt to settle the controversy and release. Terms were agreed upon, yet the actual settlement has not yet occurred. It appears the City continues to disregard the Federal Court finding that they have violated the religious and civil rights of both the church and it's minister.