Author: MARK ROSMAN, Managing Editor
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Distribution center application knocked down by Manalapan planners
MANALAPAN – The proposed construction of two buildings on Route 33 in Manalapan that would have been used as a distribution center for various products was halted by a unanimous Planning Board vote on Dec. 10. A distribution center was defined as a location where goods and materials may be stored and then distributed to…
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Pinebrook Crossing housing development hearing cancelled
MANALAPAN – Members of the Manalapan Planning Board did not hear testimony regarding a proposed residential development during their Dec. 10 meeting. According to a legal notice published by attorney Salvatore Alfieri, of the firm Cleary Giacobbe Alfieri Jacobs LLC, Matawan, Pinebrook Crossing is being proposed by K. Hovnanian at Manalapan V., LLC. The legal…
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Freeholders select Waste Management to operate Monmouth County landfill
The Monmouth County Board of Freeholders has unanimously authorized the award and execution of a landfill facility service agreement with Waste Management of New Jersey Inc. Under the terms of the agreement, the corporation will operate the Monmouth County Reclamation Center in Tinton Falls. Garbage from the county’s municipalities is transported to the facility. During…
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Two local libraries will receive funds under legislation signed by Gov. Murphy
Gov. Phil Murphy has signed A-4942 into law and the legislation authorizes nearly $87.5 million to be distributed to proposed projects for the first round of funding from the Library Construction Bond Act. The funding will provide improvements to New Jersey public libraries, including Americans with Disabilities Act compliance upgrades for disabled residents, plus heating,…
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Gov. signs legislation authorizing funding for project at Red Bank library
Gov. Phil Murphy has signed A-4942 into law and the legislation authorizes nearly $87.5 million to be distributed to proposed projects for the first round of funding from the Library Construction Bond Act. The funding will provide improvements to New Jersey public libraries, including Americans with Disabilities Act compliance upgrades for disabled residents, plus heating,…
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Manalapan board will hear details of Pinebrook Crossing housing development
MANALAPAN – Members of the Manalapan Planning Board are scheduled to hear testimony for a proposed residential development during their 7:30 p.m. Dec. 10 meeting. The meeting will be conducted in a virtual manner due to the ongoing 2020 coronavirus pandemic. Instructions for how to attend and participate in the meeting are posted on the…
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Allentown council takes first step in creating administrator’s position
ALLENTOWN – Members of the Allentown Borough Council have introduced an ordinance that, if adopted, will create the new position of borough administrator. Council President Rob Strovinsky, Councilman John A. Elder III, Councilman Michael Drennan, Councilwoman Martha Johnson and Councilman Dan Payson voted “yes” on a motion to introduce the ordinance during a meeting that…
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Cohen and McNaboe win new terms on Manalapan governing body
MANALAPAN – Susan Cohen and Jack McNaboe have won new three-year terms on the Township Committee in Manalapan. Republicans Cohen and McNaboe, who currently serve on the governing body, turned back a challenge from Democrats Lawrence Furman and Bashir Mohammad in the Nov. 3 municipal election. McNaboe is serving as Manalapan’s mayor in 2020 and…
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Freeholders: Let counties, towns regulate sale, use of marijuana
The Monmouth County Board of Freeholders has passed a resolution which urges members of New Jersey’s Legislature to allow counties and municipalities to regulate the sale and use of marijuana within their borders. The freeholders took the action during a meeting on Nov. 24. The county’s governing body acted as state Senators and Assembly members…
