Author: MARK ROSMAN, Managing Editor
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Two incidents grabbed public’s attention at outbreak of pandemic
At the start of the 2020 coronavirus pandemic in March, Gov. Phil Murphy and New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal decided they needed to publicly shame individuals who allegedly committed “crimes.” As the pandemic took hold and forced residents to remain in their homes, Grewal began to release descriptions of the “crimes” that had…
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Holmdel officials approve Middle Road site for affordable housing
HOLMDEL – Township Committee members have put their stamp of approval on a 4-acre parcel on Middle Road that could eventually be the location of 50 affordable housing units. During a meeting on July 28, Mayor Gregory Buontempo, Deputy Mayor Cathy Weber, Committeeman Rocco Pascucci and Committeeman Prakash Santhana voted “yes” on a motion to…
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Contract awarded for repairs to Allentown municipal annex
ALLENTOWN – The Borough Council has awarded a contract to Trenton Roofing and Siding to replace the roof on the Allentown municipal annex. Council members took the action on July 14 and authorized Mayor Thomas Fritts to sign the $7,695 contract with the company. The borough has received a $7,200 grant from the Monmouth County…
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Allentown council members commend police officer
ALLENTOWN – The Borough Council has commended Allentown Police Department Detective Anthony Rando for a professional achievement. During a recent meeting of the governing body, council members passed a resolution which notes that Rando received the Traffic Safety Specialist – Level One leadership designation during a New Jersey Police Traffic Officers Association event on June…
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Applicant unveils plan for Taco Bell restaurant in Manalapan
MANALAPAN – Testimony is expected to resume on Aug. 20 on an application that proposes the construction of a Taco Bell restaurant at the corner of Route 9 South and Taylors Mills Road in Manalapan. Yum & Chill TB Holdings, LLC, is proposing to demolish a Shell gas and service station at the corner and…
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Community supports MCSPCA with donations following rescue of 61 dogs
Individuals and business operators have responded by making more than $65,000 in donations and offering their services as groomers and foster dog parents after a call for help went out from the Monmouth County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (MCSPCA). On July 20, staff members from the MCSPCA rescued 61 small dogs…
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Republicans’ objection to $10B borrowing plan to be heard in state Supreme Court
The justices who sit on the New Jersey Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on Aug. 5 from attorneys representing Gov. Phil Murphy and the New Jersey Republican State Committee. The legal case arises from legislation Murphy signed into law on July 16. Murphy, a Democrat, signed the New Jersey COVID-19 Emergency Bond Act which…
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Red Bank officials amend budget; public hearing scheduled for Aug. 19
RED BANK – The borough is still operating on a temporary budget for 2020 after Borough Council members opted not to adopt Red Bank’s spending plan for the current year during their meeting on July 22. Instead, council members voted 4-2 to pass an amendment that will will trim about $50,000 from the proposed budget.…
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Candidates gain ballot positions to seek seats on Allentown council
ALLENTOWN – There will be a contested race for two three-year terms on the Allentown Borough Council in the Nov. 3 election. The terms of the council seats currently held by John A. Elder III and Angela Anthony will end on Dec. 31. Robert H. Schmitt Jr. ran in the Democratic primary on July 7…
