Author: MARK ROSMAN, Managing Editor
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Johnson, Payson to seek office in Allentown; voters tap candidates in Millstone and Upper Freehold
Incumbent Allentown Borough Council members Martha Johnson and Dan Payson will run for new three-year terms as independent candidates in the Nov. 8 general election. Monmouth County election officials told the Examiner on June 8 that Johnson and Payson had both filed nominating petitions by the June 7 deadline to run as independent candidates. Johnson…
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Primaries set election fields in Freehold Borough, Freehold Township, Manalapan
The June 7 primary elections have confirmed the candidates who will run for local office in the Nov. 8 general election in Freehold Borough, Freehold Township and Manalapan. There is no municipal election in Marlboro this year. The results of the primary elections and the vote totals have been posted online by the Monmouth County…
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Jackson Planning Board approves warehouse on Herman Road
JACKSON – The members of the Jackson Planning Board have voted 8-1 to grant preliminary and final major site plan approval to an applicant who plans to construct a 35,361-square-foot, one-story warehouse on Herman Road. The application of 498 Herman Jackson, LLC, was heard during the board’s June 6 meeting in the municipal building. The…
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Gasior, Fischer, Nadel turn back challenge in Howell Republican primary
HOWELL – Republican voters in Howell have nominated Fred Gasior, Susan Fischer and Ian Nadel to run for three four-year terms on the Township Council in the Nov. 8 general election. Democratic voters in Howell have nominated John Bonevich, who is currently serving on the Township Council, J. Randy Bishop and Denise King to run…
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Manalapan bond ordinance will fund improvements during upcoming year
MANALAPAN — The members of the Township Committee have adopted a bond ordinance that will fund local improvements and the acquisition of equipment during the remainder of 2022 and into 2023. During a meeting on June 1, Manalapan Mayor Susan Cohen, Deputy Mayor Mary Ann Musich, Committeeman Jack McNaboe, Committeeman Eric Nelson and Committeeman Barry…
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Manalapan Township Committee adopts $39M budget for 2022
MANALAPAN – The Township Committee has adopted a $39.51 million budget to fund the operation of Manalapan during 2022. The budget was adopted during a meeting on June 1. Mayor Susan Cohen, Deputy Mayor Mary Ann Musich, Committeeman Eric Nelson, Committeeman Barry Jacobson and Committeeman Jack McNaboe voted “yes” on a motion to adopt the…
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Marlboro council cancels special meeting to discuss police dispatchers
MARLBORO — A special meeting of the Marlboro Township Council during which police communications were expected to be discussed did not take place as scheduled. On May 31, the township clerk’s office issued a notice which stated the special meeting scheduled for June 2 had been cancelled. In response to an inquiry from the News…
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Manalapan officials amend redevelopment plan for Route 33 parcels
MANALAPAN – The Township Committee has amended an ordinance that lays out a redevelopment plan for what is being called the Gaitway Redevelopment Area on Route 33 in Manalapan. The initial redevelopment ordinance was adopted on Dec. 22. The amended redevelopment ordinance was adopted on April 27. The ordinance describes the manner in which land…
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Wrestling coach gave high school freshman a chance to find his place
By Mark Rosman When I wrestled at Manalapan High School during the 1974-75, 1975-76 and 1976-77 seasons, the Braves were fortunate to have Dennis Tave as the school’s wrestling coach. I entered high school already knowing Mr. Tave as the leader of my youth group at Congregation Sons of Israel in Manalapan. He and his…
