Naval Weapons Station Earle says renters would have to pass two background checks
COLTS NECK - Civilians might soon be able to rent a home inside Naval Weapons Station Earl.
Though state Sen. Jennifer Beck (R-Monmouth) and other officials oppose the plan, the station's commanding officer Capt. Jay Steingold told News 12 New Jersey he's "supremely confident" the security plan is sufficient.
Prospective renters would have to undergo two background checks.
Of the base's 89 family-style homes, 22 are unoccupied and available for rent, according to TwoRiverTimes.com. The homes are either three or four bedrooms and would rent for $2,400 a month, the report said.
Renters would be restricted to certain areas of the 12,000 acre property.
Some state and local officials said they were against the plan because the base stores weapons used on warships.
The Navy says 3,000 civilians live on bases across the country.
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