Author: MARK ROSMAN, Managing Editor
-
Bruno remembered for work as educator, coach, athletics administrator
Bill Bruno, a well-known and respected coach and athletics administrator in New Jersey, has died at the age of 68. Bruno, a resident of Howell, died on June 19 at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune, according to an obituary published by the Buckley Funeral Home, Asbury Park. Bruno had deep ties to Monmouth County.…
-
Middletown officials take first step to prohibit cannabis cultivation, sales
MIDDLETOWN – The members of the Township Committee in Middletown have introduced an ordinance that will, if adopted, prohibit the operation of any class of cannabis licensed business in the township. The ordinance was introduced without comment on June 21 on a vote from Deputy Mayor Rick Hibell, Committeewoman Patricia Snell and Committeeman Ryan Clarke.…
-
Allentown mayor pleased with Robbinsville land preservation announcement
ALLENTOWN – Mayor Thomas Fritts, writing in a post on the Allentown Together Facebook page on June 10, has expressed his appreciation for a land preservation effort that appears to be taking shape in neighboring Robbinsville. Fritts wrote, “For months, I have been meeting and discussing a variety of topics with our neighbors. Robbinsville Mayor…
-
Manalapan planners approve housing development on Iron Ore Road
MANALAPAN – Members of the Manalapan Planning Board have approved the construction of a residential community on Iron Ore Road. The application was filed by Toll Brothers. The board’s unanimous approval of the project was granted on May 27 after two items that were left unresolved on May 13 were addressed by the applicant and…
-
Middletown committee adopts $84M municipal budget for 2021
MIDDLETOWN – The Township Committee has adopted Middletown’s 2021 municipal budget. The annual spending plan was adopted during a meeting on June 7. Mayor Tony Perry, Deputy Mayor Rick Hibell, Committeeman Kevin Settembrino and Committeewoman Patricia Snell voted “yes” on a motion to adopt the budget. Committeeman Ryan Clarke was absent from the meeting. The…
-
Manalapan Township Committee adopts $36.9M budget for 2021
MANALAPAN – The Township Committee has adopted a $36.98 million budget to fund the operation of Manalapan during 2021. The budget will be supported by the collection of $25.18 million in taxes from the township’s residential and commercial property owners. During a meeting on May 26, Mayor Jack McNaboe, Deputy Mayor Susan Cohen, Committeeman Eric…
-
Allentown council moves to ban production, sale of cannabis in borough
ALLENTOWN – On July 6, members of the public are expected to have a chance to voice their opinions on an ordinance that would, if adopted by the Allentown Borough Council, prohibit cannabis businesses from operating in the borough. During a meeting on June 1, Borough Council President John A. Elder III, Councilman Rob Strovinsky,…
-
Holmdel officials express concern about public safety at arts center, in town
HOLMDEL – Members of the Holmdel Township Committee have expressed “grave concerns … about public safety at the PNC Bank Arts Center and across Holmdel due to the new laws signed by Gov. (Phil) Murphy that reduce the penalties for underage drinking to written warnings and restrict the ability of law enforcement to enforce” those…
-
Monmouth County commissioners adopt 2021 county budget
The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners has adopted a $452.65 million budget to fund the operation of the county during 2021. Commissioner Director Thomas Arnone, Deputy Director Susan Kiley and commissioners Lillian Burry, Nick DiRocco and Ross Licitra voted “yes” on a motion to adopt the budget during a meeting on May 27 in…
