Author: MARK ROSMAN, Managing Editor
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Jackson zoners deny subdivision for Swanborne homes, house of worship
JACKSON — A 3-3 vote among members of the Jackson Zoning Board of Adjustment has resulted in the denial of an application seeking the subdivision of a property on which market rate single-family homes, affordable housing apartments and a house of worship were proposed to be constructed. Following a three-hour hearing on Oct. 5 that…
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Holmdel officials propose starting ‘shop local’ tax reward program
HOLMDEL — The members of the Holmdel Township Committee have voted unanimously to introduce an ordinance that will, if adopted, establish a “Shop Local” property tax reward program in the community. During a meeting on Sept. 11, Mayor Greg Buontempo, Deputy Mayor D.J. Luccarelli, Committeeman Rocco Impreveduto and Committeeman Brian Foster voted “yes” on a…
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Jackson council adopts ordinances to purchase, preserve two parcels
JACKSON — The members of the Jackson Township Council have adopted two ordinances that will authorize the municipality’s acquisition of vacant properties and prevent the development of those parcels. During a meeting on Oct. 11, council members adopted ordinances No. 24-22 and No. 25-22. Township Council President Martin Flemming, Vice President Andrew Kern, Councilman Nino…
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Manalapan officials welcome eight new officers to police department
MANALAPAN — The members of the Township Committee have hired and sworn in the newest officers in the Manalapan Police Department. Mayor Susan Cohen, Deputy Mayor Mary Ann Musich, Committeeman Jack McNaboe, Committeeman Barry Jacobson and Committeeman Eric Nelson welcomed the new officers and their family members to Manalapan during a meeting on Sept. 28.…
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Middletown officials adopt bond ordinances for improvements, equipment
MIDDLETOWN — The members of the Township Committee in Middletown have adopted a bond ordinance that provides an appropriation of $3.47 million for capital improvements in the township. The ordinance, which was unanimously adopted by committee members during a workshop meeting on Oct. 3, authorizes the issuance of $3.29 million in bonds or notes to…
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Freehold Borough rep Moses will step down from FRHSD board
Heshey Moses, who has spent more than 50 years in the Freehold Regional High School District as a teacher, coach and member of the Board of Education, is stepping down as Freehold Borough’s elected representative on the nine-member school board. During the board’s Sept. 29 meeting, Moses announced he will step down effective Nov 1.…
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Manalapan-Englishtown school constructing memorial to honor late principal
MANALAPAN — Construction on a memorial that will honor a beloved educator is nearing completion at the Manalapan-Englishtown Middle School, Millhurst Road. Earlier this year, administrators in the Manalapan-Englishtown Regional School District announced plans to honor Robert Williams, 63, who died on Jan. 21. Williams was the longtime principal of MEMS. In comments provided to…
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Jackson council introduces ordinances to purchase two parcels
JACKSON — The members of the Jackson Township Council have introduced two ordinances that propose the municipality’s acquisition of vacant properties in a bid to prevent the development of those parcels. During a meeting on Sept. 27, council members introduced ordinances No. 24-22 and No. 25-22 and set a public hearing on each ordinance for…
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Jackson application for housing, house of worship due back before zoners
JACKSON — Testimony regarding an applicant’s plan to construct market rate single-family homes, affordable housing rental apartments and a house of worship on a 159-acre parcel is scheduled to resume during the Oct. 5 meeting of the Jackson Zoning Board of Adjustment. The Swanborne, LLC, application, was most recently heard on June 15 and Sept.…
