Tag Archives: Harbor Bay Club

The Harbor Bay Club (and Apartments)

The Harbor Bay Isle residents who have been fighting to preserve the 10-acre site of the Harbor Bay Club for recreational use only may have relaxed last week when the Council majority endorsed a 2023‑2031 Housing Element draft that left … Continue reading

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The latest Battle of Harbor Bay

The third Battle of Harbor Bay is about to begin.

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I abstain!

We weren’t surprised that Mayor Trish Spencer abstained from voting at the October 7 special Council meeting on the “advisory motion” to retain the current General Plan and zoning designation for the Harbor Bay Club site.

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Cowan swings and misses – again

As the late Yogi Berra would say, for Ron Cowan it looks like it might be déjà vu all over again.

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Give thanks, Ms. Spencer

The Merry-Go-Round hopes that Mayor-elect Trish Spencer saved something – say, a turkey gizzard – for Ron Cowan from her Thanksgiving dinner.  And maybe a soupçon of cranberry relish for Tim Lewis, too. Were it not for the two developers … Continue reading

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As Bay Farm goes, . . .

Can Frank Matarrese beat the IAFF Local 689 slate out of a seat on Council by counting on Bay Farm Island voters to give him a come-from-behind victory? The answer is “Yes,” if two conditions are met: Mr. Matarrese stays … Continue reading

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Cowan’s last stand

Why did Ron Cowan’s scheme to demolish the Mif Albright par-3 golf course and turn the site into a housing development fail? If you ask any veteran of the golf wars, you’ll get the same answer: Because the homeowners at … Continue reading

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