Mr. Charles A. Richman, the Acting Commissioner of the NJ Department of Community Affairs, visited Lakewood on Wednesday, meeting with local dignitaries and activists.

Mr. Richman was given a tour of the Lakewood Commons Affordable Housing development and other areas of interest in town.

The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) is a State agency created to provide administrative guidance, financial support and technical assistance to local governments, community development organizations, businesses and individuals to improve the quality of life in New Jersey. DCA offers a wide range of programs and services that respond to issues of public concern including fire and building safety, housing production, community planning and development, and local government management and finance.

[Provided by the Lakewood Shopper]