Author: MARK ROSMAN, Managing Editor
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Atty: Affordable housing settlement agreement serves Manalapan’s interests
MANALAPAN – The Township Committee has voted 4-0 with one abstention to execute a settlement agreement with the Fair Share Housing Center, Cherry Hill, in matters relating to affordable housing. Committee members took the action during a recent meeting. Deputy Mayor Jack McNaboe, Committeeman Barry Jacobson, Committeewoman Mary Ann Musich and Committeeman Kevin Uniglicht voted…
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Park system confirms ‘harmful algal bloom’ at Manasquan Reservoir in Howell
HOWELL – The Monmouth County Park System has confirmed that a “harmful algal bloom (HAB) is present in the Manasquan Reservoir with levels quantified at or above the New Jersey Health Advisory Guidance.” In an advisory message posted online on Aug. 7, park system administrators warned the public “not to drink or have contact with…
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Inaugural police youth academy deemed success in Manalapan
MANALAPAN – More than 40 teenagers who have an interest in law enforcement had the opportunity to pursue those interests when they attended the first Manalapan Police Youth Academy. The Manalapan Police Department offered the program from July 22-26 for young men and young women between the ages of 13 and 16. The program offered…
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Freeholders ink agreement with Millstone Township for Baird Road upgrades
The Monmouth County Board of Freeholders has followed through on a commitment to assist Millstone Township with improvements to Baird Road. In May, the Township Committee authorized a shared services agreement with the county for the widening of Baird Road, the improvement and widening of county-owned culvert MS-70, and the construction of a separate bridge…
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Big Man’s Brewfest will feature debut of Hazy Groove IPA
A two-year effort to develop and distribute a new beer will be celebrated on Aug. 10 when the Big Man’s Brewfest takes place from noon to 7 p.m. at the Matoloking Road Alehouse, 247 Mantoloking Road, Brick Township. The Big Man’s Brew Hazy Groove IPA (India Pale Ale) will be introduced as part of the…
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Memorial service to be held for former mayor of Manalapan
MANALAPAN – Jim Gray, 76, a former Republican township committeeman and mayor of Manalapan, has died. Gray’s death on July 24 was confirmed by Manalapan Mayor Susan Cohen, who said a memorial service for the former mayor will be held at 11 a.m. on Aug. 3 at the Manalapan municipal building, 120 Freehold Road (Route…
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Gov. signs legislation to remove cap on salaries for school superintendents
Gov. Phil Murphy has signed legislation into law that prohibits the state Department of Education from regulating the maximum salary a board of education may pay a superintendent of schools. Murphy signed the legislation on July 19. In 2010, Gov. Chris Christie announced the creation of new regulations to cap salaries for school district superintendents.…
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Manalapan warehouse application carried to board’s Aug. 22 meeting
MANALAPAN – At the request of the applicant, the public hearing on an application that proposes the construction of two warehouses on Route 33 has been carried from the Aug. 8 meeting of the Manalapan Planning Board to the panel’s Aug. 22 meeting. The Planning Board issued a notice on July 31 advising the community…
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Allentown council seeks to prohibit large trucks on borough roads
ALLENTOWN – The Borough Council has introduced an ordinance that will, if adopted, ban trucks that weigh more than 4 tons from certain streets in Allentown. The ordinance was introduced on July 9. A public hearing on the ordinance will be held during the council’s Aug. 20 meeting at Borough Hall. Several years ago, council…
