Author: MARK ROSMAN, Managing Editor
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Manalapan governing body introduces $34.9M budget for 2020
MANALAPAN – The Township Committee has introduced a $34.91 million budget to fund the operation of Manalapan during 2020. The budget was introduced on April 29. Mayor Jack McNaboe, Deputy Mayor Susan Cohen, Committeeman Eric Nelson, Committeeman Barry Jacobson and Committeewoman Mary Ann Musich voted “yes” on a motion to introduce the budget. A public…
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CentraState Medical Center launches food relief initiative
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – CentraState Medical Center is working to ensure its most vulnerable COVID-19 patients have access to food upon their discharge from the hospital, through a new food relief program. The goal of the initiative is to provide several days of meals to recovering patients as they regain their health and strength, according to…
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Holmdel officials oppose pipeline project through Raritan Bay
HOLMDEL – Members of the Holmdel Township Committee have reaffirmed their opposition to the proposed Northeast Supply Enhancement (NESE) project. During a meeting on April 28, committee members passed a resolution which states their objection to the proposed construction and installation of a 23-mile-long methane gas pipeline through Raritan Bay from Old Bridge to Rockaway,…
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Hazlet Township Committee takes stand against pipeline project in Raritan Bay
HAZLET – The members of the Hazlet Township Committee have unanimously reaffirmed their “strong opposition” to the proposed construction and installation of a 23-mile-long methane gas pipeline through Raritan Bay from Old Bridge to Rockaway, N.Y. According to the governing body, “construction of the pipeline will negatively impact the health of the Bayshore, coastal ecosystems,…
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FRHSD school board votes to abolish positions ahead of 2020-21 school year
The Freehold Regional High School District Board of Education has voted to abolish 30 staff positions effective with the start of the 2020-21 school year. Of the 30 positions being eliminated, 17 will be accomplished through retirements and 13 will be accomplished through the non-renewal of current staff members. During a meeting on April 27,…
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Middletown committee introduces $83 million municipal budget
MIDDLETOWN – The Township Committee has introduced an $83.45 million budget to fund the operation of the municipality in 2020. The budget was introduced during a committee meeting on April 20. A public hearing on the budget has been tentatively scheduled for May 18. Mayor Tony Perry, Deputy Mayor Anthony Fiore, Committeeman Rick Hibell, Committeeman…
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Gov. Murphy will reopen New Jersey’s state, county parks on May 2
Gov. Phil Murphy has announced he will reopen New Jersey’s state and county parks and golf courses on May 2. At the state parks, parking will be capped at 50% of capacity; playgrounds, pavilions, visitor centers and restrooms will remain closed; picnics, organized activities and team sports remain prohibited; and it is recommended that visitors…
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FRHSD school board will vote on plan to abolish numerous positions
The Freehold Regional High School District Board of Education at its meeting on April 27 will consider a resolution to abolish numerous positions effective with the start of the 2020-21 school year. That evening, board members are expected to adopt a budget for the upcoming school year that includes a $6 million reduction in state…
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Red Bank council awards contract for White Street improvements
RED BANK – The Red Bank Borough Council has awarded a contract to Lima Charlie Construction, Freehold Borough, for improvements to White Street. Council members awarded the $975,975 contract to the firm during a meeting on April 22. Lima Charlie Construction was the low bidder among six bids that were received by the borough from…
