Author: MARK ROSMAN, Managing Editor
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Engineer: Warehouses at Howell site would be constructed over several years
HOWELL – A civil engineer has described the multi-year development process that would take place if the Howell Planning Board approves an application that proposes the construction of nine warehouses at the intersection of Randolph and Oak Glen roads. The property is in the vicinity of Allenwood-Lakewood and Brook roads and is near Howell’s border…
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Colts Neck school board objects to proposed state legislation
COLTS NECK – The Colts Neck K-8 School District Board of Education has stated its opposition to several bills that are pending in the state Legislature. During a meeting on June 5, President Dr. Kimberly Raymond and board members Danielle Alpaugh, Marian Castner, Rebecca Roberts, Jacquelyn Hoagland, Kevin O’Connor and Marci Klein voted to pass…
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Candidates earn place on ballot for November municipal elections
Candidates who are running for municipal office in 2019 have been confirmed and will make their case to the electorate when the campaign season begins after Labor Day. The June 4 primary election gave voters a chance to select the individuals whose names will appear on the November general election ballot. In Colts Neck, one…
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Development easement will be purchased to preserve farmland
Three levels of government will join together to acquire a development easement on properties in Holmdel and Marlboro that will preclude development from taking place on the parcels. At its meeting of May 16, the Monmouth County Board of Freeholders passed a resolution authorizing the cost share agreement among the county, the state and Holmdel.…
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Allentown council awards contract for water tank improvements
ALLENTOWN – The Borough Council has awarded a contract for improvements to Allentown’s elevated water storage tank to Guimar General Contractor, Newark. The award of the contract is pending approval from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, according to a resolution that was passed by council members on May 14. Six bids were received…
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Medical marijuana law named for Howell youngster approved by Senate
A bill that is named for Jake Honig, a Howell youngster who was able to use cannabis oil to ease his pain as he battled a disease that eventually claimed his life, passed the state Senate by a vote of 33-4 on May 30 and awaits a final vote in the state Assembly before it…
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Allentown council selects design for Ashby park
ALLENTOWN – Borough Council members have approved a final concept design for the planned Sgt. George Ashby Memorial Park. On May 14, council President Thomas Fritts, Councilwoman Angela Anthony, Councilman Rob Schmitt, Councilman Michael Drennan, Councilman Robert Strovinsky and Councilman John A. Elder III voted “yes” on a motion to approve the final concept design…
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Allentown awarded AA credit rating from Standard and Poor’s Global Ratings
ALLENTOWN – The borough has its first credit rating – and it is a good one. That was the conclusion offered by Sherry Tracey, senior managing director of Phoenix Advisors, who worked with Allentown officials to secure the credit rating. During the May 14 meeting of the Borough Council, Tracey announced to municipal officials and…
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Tinton Falls council adopts $26.4M municipal budget
TINTON FALLS – The Tinton Falls Borough Council has adopted a $26.47 million municipal budget for 2019. During a meeting on May 21, council President Gary Baldwin, Councilman John Manginelli, Councilman Brock Siebert, Councilman Christopher Pak and Councilwoman Nancyanne Fama voted to adopt the spending plan. A public hearing on the budget was held on…
