Author: MARK ROSMAN, Managing Editor
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Allentown adjusts surplus policy during health crisis
ALLENTOWN – With the coronavirus pandemic continuing in New Jersey and certain costs as yet undetermined, the Borough Council has suspended Allentown’s established surplus policy to better help the borough respond appropriately. In a resolution the council members passed on April 7, officials said that “as soon as it is practical, the borough will resume…
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Freeholders will purchase land in Howell for additions to Yellow Brook Tract
The Monmouth County Board of Freeholders will purchase land in Howell and add the parcels to the Yellow Brook Tract. According to the Monmouth County Park System website, the Yellow Brook Tract was established in 2000 with an initial purchase of 225 acres. The undeveloped property is wetland, woodland and wildlife habitat with potential for…
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Allentown makes first payment for treatment plant project
ALLENTOWN – The Allentown Borough Council has made its first payment to the company that is constructing improvements to the town’s waste water treatment plant on Breza Road. During a meeting on April 7, council members authorized payment No. 1 to Pact Two, LLC, Ringoes. The payment is for an amount not to exceed $196,000,…
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Civic association helps to raise funds for personal protective equipment
The Vin Gopal Civic Association, an organization founded and chaired by state Sen. Vin Gopal (D-Monmouth), teamed up with Eatontown Police Chief Bill Lucia to help raise funds that were used to purchase personal protective equipment (PPE) for first responders, law enforcement personnel and healthcare providers in Monmouth County, according to a press release. Gopal…
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Monmouth County freeholders adopt $452M budget for 2020
The Monmouth County Board of Freeholders has adopted a $452.8 million budget to fund the operation of the county during 2020. The budget was adopted during a meeting on April 7. Voting “yes” on a motion to adopt the budget were Freeholder Director Thomas Arnone and freeholders Lillian Burry, Patrick Impreveduto, Sue Kiley and Dominick…
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Monmouth County freeholders authorize assistance to towns during ongoing crisis
The Monmouth County Board of Freeholders has authorized the county administrator to enter into agreements with Monmouth County municipalities to provide health related services to assist municipalities and residents during the COVID-19 outbreak. The five freeholders who sit on the county’s governing body took the action during a March 26 meeting. In a resolution, the…
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Allentown council introduces 2020 municipal budget
ALLENTOWN – The Allentown Borough Council has introduced a $2.98 million budget to fund the operation of the municipality during 2020. The budget that was introduced during the council’s March 24 meeting does not include an increase in the municipal tax levy from 2019 to 2020. The council meeting was live-streamed as the coronavirus outbreak…
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Allentown mayor: Borough dealing with impact of crisis
ALLENTOWN – Mayor Thomas Fritts sought to reassure Allentown residents that the borough’s elected officials, employees and first responders are taking all of the steps that are necessary to protect the community during the ongoing coronavirus outbreak. Fritts made his comments during the March 24 meeting of the Borough Council, which was live-streamed on Facebook…
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Manalapan-Englishtown school board introduces $94.6M budget for 2020-21
The Manalapan-Englishtown Regional School District Board of Education has introduced a $94.62 million budget to fund the operation of the school district during the 2020-21 school year. Board members introduced the budget during a meeting on March 17 at the Pine Brook School, Manalapan. A public hearing on the budget will be held at 7:30…
