Wednesday, July 25, 2012
After a Florida buyer entered into contract with Alcatel-Lucent, people in Holmdel became hopeful an important ratable and employer would be revived. But so far, there is nothing to report, says a township official.
Holmdel Township officials are speaking several times a week with a contract buyer about plans for the important vacant Alcatel-Lucent property in the heart of the town. But there still is "nothing definitive to announce," said Holmdel Township Deputy Mayor Eric Hinds, who is serving as the acting mayor during Mayor Patrick Impreveduto's summer vacation. "Nothing has changed. Elsie [Sterling Howard] is actively engaging in coversations -- with the town, with Lucent -- but there's no plan in motion. As of 11 a.m. today [Tuesday], there is nothing definitive to announce, about anything," said Hinds, Tuesday evening. Two members of the five-member Township Committee, Hinds and Impreveduto, are tasked with representing Holmdel Township on …
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Monday, April 9, 2012
The purpose was a simple "meet and greet," said the mayor.
Mayor Patrick Impreveduto gave a brief statement at Thursday's Township Committee meeting about a recent meeting between township officials and the people involved with the purchase of the 473-acre Alcatel-Lucent property on Crawfords Corner Road in Holmdel. He characterized it as a "meet and greet." He said Elsie Sterling Oversight LLC will have a concept plan to present in coming weeks, and that their mission was unchanged as previously reported in the media. Read Holmdel Patch's exclusive conversation with Elsie Sterling Howard on Feb. 28. Also at the April 5 meeting, the Committee passed a resolution authorizing the Commitee and Planning Board to undertake a study that would describe the vacant Bell Labs property as "an an area in …
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Tuesday, February 28, 2012
In an exclusive interview with Holmdel Patch, Sterling Howard said she has a vision for the Lucent property that will enhance the community, and bring business opportunities forward.
Elsie Sterling Howard is no stranger to Holmdel. In fact, she has family who lives in town, which may have helped draw her attention to Holmdel's most notable real estate listing: the 472-acre tract of land known locally as “the Lucent property.” “I can't tell you who it is," she said, chuckling, "so they won't be bombarded -- but they live in -- and love -- Holmdel." Last week, Elsie Sterling Oversight LLC signed a purchase agreement for an undisclosed amount with French-owned Alcatel-Lucent, Inc. for a mixed-use plan at its property on Crawfords Corner Road in Holmdel. Mayor Patrick Impreveduto made the announcement to 200 residents gathered at the February 23 Township Committee meeting. Sterling Howard currently resides in Miami, FL, …
Friday, February 24, 2012
It has been announced that Elsie Sterling Howard of Florida has a contract on the 472-acre Alcatel-Lucent property in Holmdel. Here's what can be learned about her from the Internet.
Public relations consultant, businesswoman, Trustee, volunteer, and philanthropist, Elsie Sterling Howard of Miami Florida appears to be a woman of formidable accomplishment, according to information available on the Internet. She's also the presumptive new owner of the 472-acre Alcatel-Lucent property on Crawford's Corner in Holmdel. Elsie Sterling Howard recently stepped down from the Miami Beach Visitors & Convention Authority, which she chaired since 2006. She is a founding co-chair and current chair of the Miami Mayor’s Blue Ribbon Taskforce on Tourism. Appointed by the City of Miami Beach Commission, the MBVCA is a seven member authority whose mission it to encourage, develop and promote the image of Miami Beach locally, nationally …
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10:28 am on Thursday, July 26, 2012
Alcatel-Lucent's stock hit $1.01 per share today, the lowest price since the company was formed. They announced a 5,000 person layoff. Burning cash at an unsustainable rate. The point is, there is a real potential here for BANKRUPTCY. That could tie up the property for 10 years? This situation should be closely monitored by people who are well versed in financial matters, not politicians. If … more ›