HOA: stuck in the past or ready to do what’s right?
By Paul Goldfinger, MD. Editor at Blogfinger.net
On February 27, 2021 the OGHOA will have a membership meeting: 10:00 am by Zoom. They will not only go over their survey, but other topics as well;
They say:
“We will have a special presentation on the highlights of the OGHOA Survey that so many residents of Ocean Grove took last December. OGHOA volunteer James McNamara, who along with BOT member Bob Lamont developed the in-depth survey, will share with you some important results that are guiding us to new ways we can effectively meet the expectations of our growing membership. “
We say:
So they have a “growing membership,” but it won’t be growing for long if they fail to solve the most pressing problems worrying the residents of town–such as parking, taxes, ground rents, ignoring State laws such as RSIS, condoization, illegal zoning, tourism glut coming to giant events that clog our town regularly in season (including religious and commercial tourism,) worthless representation at the Township Committee, lack of recognition of the town’s resident community—a faction that they have ignored over the years, failure to address quality of life for residents, pollution of Wesley Lake, the condition of our parks–including the horrid fence in Firemens Park, the Asburian invasion, the need for a dog park/beach, and the obscene plans for the North End, never opposed by the Groaners;—-just supported by them.
And finally, they should reorganize to include all residents—renters and homeowners.
But what really caught our eyes was this:
“We will have important updates on the two most important issues in Ocean Grove today: Parking & NE Redevelopment.”
If they have “important updates” for us, then why are they sitting on them waiting for a Zoom meeting? Is this for dramatic effect, as if they have accomplished something on these topics? Why play games? Why haven’t we heard of these announcements from them or in the local dopey media?
And looking at where they are coming from, Blogfinger had this to say a couple of years ago:
“Because of indifference by the public, organizations, and special interests, Ocean Grove may become an at-risk town which could end up a failed historic place without focus and character, such as is seen in other shore towns—unless the public pays attention and the organizations here begin to work together for the overall benefit of the town and not just on their narrow pet projects, like the Homeowners Association which is currently circulating a simple-minded parking survey while ignoring the improprieties and illegalities around town regarding land use issues. The HOA has teamed up with the Neptune Committee ever since 2008 when it supported 165 residential units, mostly condos, at the North End.”
And this BF photo is from a disgraceful HOA meeting June 24, 2019 when the leadership censored questions from the audience to protect the OGNED speakers from embarrassment:
And finally, at their meetings they may get 50 people showing up. But Blogfinger has averaged 500-1000 visits per day. Yet the HOA has never participated in discussions with citizens on Blogfinger regarding any of the issues that we cover. They lack knowledge and courage, and they, like the Neptuner shlocksters, are afraid to stick their necks out on our OG site.
So this announcement? Why I am getting that old feeling?
BOB DYLAN WITH THAT OLD FEELING.
Suggestion: Bring in entertainment in case this meeting bombs. How about some tap dancers?
Like the cast of Mack and Mabel: