Tarantolo nows grasps at glory....funny, the local Mayors should have listened to the local citizens long before Sandy. This would have been a no-brainer, good for those that will benefit by this, shame on the local politicians for not listening prior to this!!

What are the plans for schooling these children?

Bravo...Many citizens wondered why this seemingly simple temporary solution was not announced quickly after the hurricane.

Congratulations to the governor and mayor of Oceanport. The tents at the racetrack seems horribly cruel.

Mary Forshee

I've been questioning this since Sandys aftermath... wondering what it would take for the government to reopen the Fort. Make it a gated community, ID all those living within to keep crime down, and a accurate count, so this good intention isn't taken for granted.

Yes, yes, the Fort houses should be used for housing those displaced by Sandy.
How lucky we are to have these available. Great opportunity to use them.
Ann Hansen

About time this should have been in the works from day one.

Anyone know how to find out who is eligible for this housing? I have a friend who was displaced from his home in Sea Bright. He and his family have been staying with friends in NYC, but now that school is opening again, he is looking for a place for his family closer to the school where his son goes. Can anyone point me in the right direction? I'm looking to help him find some temporary housing so they can all be together.

Thank God someone finally woke up before these poor families freeze to death in the cold .
Now, WHY doesn' t someone put the West Point Cadet school also located at Fort Monmouth into good use by relocating the students from MAST which was located up at Sandy Hook? These kids are now being dragged to Keyport everyday !!!
HELLO !!!

I was just about to write the governor about fort monmouth - also does fort dix have any space? how about repossed homes? they are just sitting there right?? the tents at monmouth racetrack looked ridiculous and the noreaster must have been pretty scary from the inside of a tent!

I may not live in New Jersey any long but I did send an email to the white house.gov email about contacting Governor Christy about using all the housing near the bases that are shut down and the empty doctors houses near Marlboro State Hospital I know my letter didn't help do to I'm only one voice

GREAT Decision! It might be a little slow at the onset but it's the RIGHT thing to do! Let's not forget that these so called "people" are families of hard working citizens and they have paid for those facilities EVERY time they paid their federal taxes! It's part of the 'circle of things' and at the very least they deserve housing in time of dire need. Pay it Forward...!

Does anyone know how to apply to get in to there I lived in seaside and my house is gone . I couldn't go into a shelter because of a medical condition . I am now in a hotel three FEMA only can stay a few more days . News a place asap . Plzzz if anyone knows anything I would appreciate it even if anti.e knows of any apartments of houses for rent thank you

How about the people that have had to live hours from our houses. I have had to live in NYC and now PA. FEMA has no hotels on their lists even close to our house anything close is booked for weeks. My family can't get a hotel remotely close to our house. My daughter can't get back to school and school resumed on Monday. Are we able to get into Ft. Monmouth, what is the criteria??
Thank you concerned citizen of Highlands NJ

Try getting in touch with the salvation army. They can help with shelter, food etc.

What about all the abanded housing that used to be occupied my military famlies in the surrounding areas? Those propeties are in need of repair and can house many displacs families.

I'm working on getting info about how to get housing at the fort. Email me and I will add you to the list of residents inquiring. Sheiswinning@gmail.com

To Michael Davis,

If you contact the reporter, the reporter for the Patch can provide you with that information.

Claudine Scozzari

There are a couple of hundred houses on Pine Brook in Eatontown that were given some renovations prior to Ft. Monmouth closing. Believe they are two bedrooms and I hope that they utilize that space. It would be a waste not to use that housing. I know that FMERA will do everything possible to assist those in need.

I wonder if those making this decision even realize that there are many contaminated areas on that property, parts of which are Superfund Sites:

http://atl.gmnews.com/news/2009-08-06/front_page/0...

Radiological materials, PCBs, asbestos... Ft Monmouth has been contaminated with it all.

Suffering, displaced citizens don't need to have to worry about cancer in a few decades from temp housing on top their troubles today.

There are also 330 perfectly good housing units located at NWS Earle in Colts Neck. Due to stupidity, they are scheduled to be torn down thanks to Congressman Chris Smith and Freeholder Burry. This will cost the US Govt over $100 MILLION, and then they will be re-constructed in Texas or MS for another $60M. Smith and Burry don't even want disabled Vets???? Ironically, Burry is in charge of Vet Affairs for Monmouth Cty??? Like the fox watching the chickens!!!

You think that's bad they were large number of houses at the Charles wood area near for Monmouth Regional High School many houses at least 300 were torn down after being renovated

I live in those houses and

If you drive by that area it's a wasteland now