Author: MARK ROSMAN, Managing Editor
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Bellas advance to final round of band competition
The Bellas, a local band whose four members are cousins, has advanced to the final round of the “Rock to the Top” music competition. The competition is open to all New Jersey bands and all styles of music. The competition is judged by a sponsor, the Stone Pony, and local media and rated on talent,…
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McNaboe to serve as Manalapan mayor during 2020
MANALAPAN – Jack McNaboe has been elected by his colleagues on the Manalapan Township Committee to serve as mayor during 2020. McNaboe was tapped for the position during the committee’s reorganization meeting on Jan. 3 at the municipal building. All five members of the governing body are Republican. During the meeting, Mary Ann Musich and…
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Allentown will hold reorganization meeting on Jan. 7
ALLENTOWN – Two residents will begin serving three-year terms as council members when the Allentown Borough Council holds its 2020 reorganization meeting at 7 p.m. on Jan. 7 at Borough Hall. That evening, Martha Johnson and Daniel Payson, who were the winners in the Nov. 5 election, will take their seats at the council table…
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Manalapan will hold reorganization meeting on Jan. 3
MANALAPAN – Two residents will begin serving three-year terms when the Manalapan Township Committee holds its 2020 reorganization meeting at 7 p.m. on Jan. 3 at the municipal building. That evening, Republicans Mary Ann Musich and Eric Nelson, who were the winners in the Nov. 5 election, will join Republicans Jack McNaboe, Susan Cohen and…
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Allentown wants to work with Robbinsville to preserve Stein parcel
ALLENTOWN – Municipal officials in Allentown want to team up with their counterparts in neighboring Robbinsville to preserve an open space parcel. During the Dec. 10 meeting of the Borough Council, officials passed a resolution supporting Allentown’s New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Green Acres Planning Incentive Program (PIP) grant application with Robbinsville for…
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Monmouth County will add small parcel to Crosswicks Creek Park
The Monmouth County Board of Freeholders has authorized the acquisition of property in Upper Freehold Township for an addition to Crosswicks Creek Park. During a meeting on Dec. 19, the freeholders passed a resolution which authorizes the purchase of a 3-acre parcel that is commonly known as the Schmitt, et al. property on Emleys Hill…
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Monmouth County freeholders will seek funding for Siloam Road improvements
A Monmouth County road that has been the scene of several fatal accidents over the years may be in line for improvements. During a meeting on Dec. 19, the Monmouth County Board of Freeholders authorized the submission of an application for federal funding assistance for road improvements and resurfacing on Siloam Road in Freehold Township.…
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Monmouth County approves grant for Ashby park work
ALLENTOWN – In one of his final acts as Allentown’s mayor, Greg Westfall, whose term ended on Dec. 31, announced that the Monmouth County Board of Freeholders has approved funding for the first phase of development for the Sgt. George Ashby Memorial Park. The park is bounded by Hamilton, Broad and North Main streets and…
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Eatontown panel approves revised plan for Monmouth Mall redevelopment
Brookfield Properties has received approval for several changes in its planned redevelopment of the Monmouth Mall, Eatontown. During a special meeting of the Eatontown Planning Board on Dec. 17, board members voted 6-1 to grant preliminary and final site plan approval for an amended site plan with the commercial and retail areas of the mall.…
