Author: MARK ROSMAN, Managing Editor
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Foster appointed to open seat on Holmdel Township Committee
HOLMDEL — Brian Foster, a Republican candidate who is seeking a three-year term on the Holmdel Township Committee in the Nov. 8 election, has been appointed to fill a vacant seat on the governing body. Foster was appointed to his seat on the committee during a meeting on Sept. 27 in a 2-0 vote from…
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Manalapan planners approve residential developments on Millhurst Road
MANALAPAN — A townhouse development for residents of all ages and an apartment building for seniors are expected to be constructed on Millhurst Road in Manalapan following an approval from the Planning Board. During a meeting on Sept. 22, board members voted 8-0 to grant preliminary and final major subdivision approval and preliminary and final…
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Transparency in Jackson? Residents are still waiting for answers
By Mark Rosman The next time you hear a politician use the word “transparency,” do not believe for a minute that he or she wants to be transparent with you or your fellow residents. It sounds good, but it’s likely not true. Here’s an example of politicians being non-transparent. The members of the Jackson Township…
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Plan to combine two buildings into one in Jackson stalls at planning board
JACKSON — A hearing on an applicant’s proposal to combine two previously approved warehouse buildings into one building did not reach a conclusion during the Sept. 19 meeting of the Jackson Planning Board. The applicant, 340 West Commodore, LLC, was represented by attorney Salvatore Alfieri, planner Ian Borden and traffic engineer John Rea. In introducing…
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Middletown officials increase police officers permitted on force
MIDDLETOWN — The members of the Township Committee have amended the portion of the municipal code that governs the number of sworn police officers that may be permitted in Middletown. During a meeting on Sept. 19, Mayor Tony Perry, Deputy Mayor Rick Hibell, Committeeman Ryan Clarke and Committeewoman Kimberly Kratz voted “yes” on a motion…
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Freehold Township planners deny use variance for solar energy facility
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — The members of the Freehold Township Planning Board have voted 6-2 to deny an applicant’s request for a use variance that would have permitted the construction of a solar energy facility at 56 Willow Brook Road. The application filed by Willow Brook Solar was heard during the board’s Sept. 15 meeting by…
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Lack of quorum scuttles Holmdel Township Committee special meeting
HOLMDEL — Municipal officials in Holmdel were expected to appoint a new police chief and a new township administrator during a special meeting of the Township Committee at 9 a.m. Sept. 16, however, the meeting was cancelled due to the lack of a quorum. When the meeting was called to order, Mayor Greg Buontempo and…
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Jackson council appoints Samara O’Neill to fill open seat on governing body
JACKSON — The members of the Jackson Township Council have appointed Samara Porter O’Neill to an open seat on the governing body. During the Sept. 13 meeting of the mayor and council, O’Neill’s name was placed into nomination and Township Council President Martin Flemming, Vice President Andrew Kern and Councilman Nino Borrelli voted “yes” to…
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Reina, Flemming to face off for four-year mayor’s term in Jackson
JACKSON — Michael Reina, who has served as Jackson’s mayor since December 2008, and Martin Flemming III, who is the current president of the Township Council, will vie for the four-year term as mayor in the Nov. 8 general election. Two four-year terms on the Township Council will also be on the Nov. 8 ballot.…
