Author: MARK ROSMAN, Managing Editor
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Middletown voters appear to have approved increase to open space tax rate
MIDDLETOWN – Voters in Middletown are making their voices heard on a local public question regarding the preservation of open space in the municipality. In 1998, voters approved the creation and funding of a local open space trust fund with a tax rate of 1 cent per $100 of equalized valuation. In 2002, voters supported…
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Jackson residents appear to have approved open space tax increase
JACKSON – Residents in Jackson are having their say on a public question regarding a proposed increase in the township’s open space tax rate. The public question asking residents if they want to increase Jackson’s open space tax rate from 2 cents per $100 of equalized valuation to 3 cents per $100 of equalized valuation…
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News Transcript municipal election results
There were elections for seats on the municipal governing body in Colts Neck, Englishtown, Freehold Borough, Freehold Township and Manalapan on Nov. 3. The results listed here reflect what has been posted online by the Monmouth County Clerk’s Office as of Nov. 8. The results of the election are not final and will remain unofficial…
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Republicans lead in race for two seats on Millstone governing body
Two Republican candidates are leading in their bids to win their first three-year terms on the Township Committee in Millstone Township. The 2020 municipal election in Millstone Township saw Republicans Christopher Morris and Michael A. McLaughlin Jr., Democrat Raymond Dothard and independent candidate Tony Arpaia seek a position on the governing body. At present, Republicans…
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Berger holds lead in bid for second term as Howell mayor
HOWELL – Democrat Theresa Berger, who is completing a four-year term as Howell’s mayor, is leading in her attempt to win a second four-year term as mayor that will run from Jan. 1, 2021 to Dec. 31, 2024. According to unofficial results posted on the Monmouth County Clerk’s Office website, as of Nov. 8, Berger…
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Flemming, Chisholm, Borrelli heading for wins in Jackson
JACKSON – Martin Flemming, Steve Chisholm Jr. and Nino Borrelli are headed to victory in an uncontested race for three four-year terms on the Jackson Township Council. The three men ran unopposed in the Nov. 3 election. As of Nov. 8, results posted on the Ocean County Clerk’s Office website show Flemming with 19,812 votes,…
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Manalapan warehouse plan now defined as ‘distribution center’
MANALAPAN – An applicant seeking to develop property on Route 33 in Manalapan has redefined the proposed Manalapan Logistics Center as a “distribution center.” Countryside Developers Inc. is proposing to construct two buildings on an 86-acre property on Route 33 just east of Pegasus Boulevard. The buildings would be 294,560 square feet and 302,250 square…
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Marijuana group says legalization question has been approved by N.J. voters
An organization that advocates for the legalization of marijuana is asserting New Jersey voters approved a public question in the Nov. 3 election which calls for amending the state constitution to accommodate the adult use possession, production and sale of marijuana to individuals age 21 or older. “Adult use” marijuana is also referred to as…
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Tri-Town News municipal election results
There were elections for seats on the municipal governing body in Farmingdale, Howell and Jackson on Nov. 3. The results listed here reflect what has been posted online by the Monmouth County Clerk’s Office (Farmingdale; Howell) and the Ocean County Clerk’s Office (Jackson) at this time. The results are not final and it is not…
