Tesei on Blighted House in Byram: Tighten Nuisance Ordinance, Demolish if Possible

“This property is not just an eyesore. I believe in private property law. But this is a danger to our community and our children, and it’s across the street from an elementary school. The structure has come apart from the chimney. There is nothing holding it on. This was built in 1923 – there’s got to be lead paint coming out, asbestos coming out and probably oil leaking into the land because the lines have been cut at the back of the house.” – Liz Eckert on blighted property at 46 Mead Ave Continue Reading →