Author: MARK ROSMAN, Managing Editor
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Manalapan-Englishtown school board adopts budget for 2019-20
The Manalapan-Englishtown Regional School District Board of Education has adopted a $93.44 million budget to fund the operation of the district from July 1, 2019, through June 30, 2020. The budget was adopted by the board on May 7. Board President Dotty Porcaro, Vice President Lori Semel and board members Janet Lewis, Joe Tringali, Brian…
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Manalapan committee adopts bond ordinance to fund local improvements
MANALAPAN – The Township Committee has adopted a bond ordinance that will provide funding for capital improvements and the acquisition of capital equipment. Committee members adopted the ordinance during a meeting on May 8. Mayor Susan Cohen, Deputy Mayor Jack McNaboe, Committeeman Kevin Uniglicht, Committeewoman Mary Ann Musich and Committeeman Barry Jacobson voted “yes” on…
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Freeholder updates residents on improvements at county landfill
TINTON FALLS – Work is continuing at the Monmouth County Reclamation Center as county officials seek to address a situation that has produced odors that are impacting the quality of life of residents in Tinton Falls and neighboring municipalities. Tom Arnone, the director of the Monmouth County Board of Freeholders, sought to reassure residents that…
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Howell planning board hears application for nine warehouses
HOWELL – Nine warehouses totaling more than one million square feet would be built on a 99-acre parcel if the Howell Planning Board grants approval to an application that has been filed by Monmouth Commerce Center, LLC. On May 9, board members and the public heard testimony from a civil engineer who represents the applicant.…
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Officials in two towns approve funds for new fire truck for Hope Fire Company
Municipal officials in Allentown and Upper Freehold Township will provide funding for the acquisition of a new fire truck for the Hope Fire Company. The new truck will replace Engine 82-82, which is no longer serviceable, according to Allentown officials. The Hope Fire Company is based in Upper Freehold Township and serves Allentown and Upper…
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Change will see Upper Freehold officials sit on Board of Health
UPPER FREEHOLD – The Upper Freehold Township Board of Health is taking on a new look. On May 2, municipal officials amended the township code and established the Board of Health’s members will be the five members of the Township Committee, the township assessor and a medical expert. The members of the Township Committee are…
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Allentown council adopts $2.48 million budget for 2019
ALLENTOWN – The Allentown Borough Council has adopted a $2.48 million budget to fund the operation of the municipality during 2019. Council President Thomas Fritts, Councilwoman Angela Anthony, Councilman Michael Drennan, Councilman John A. Elder III and Councilman Robert Strovinsky voted to adopt the budget during a meeting on April 30. Councilman Rob Schmitt was…
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Manalapan officials to consider passage of bond ordinance
MANALAPAN – The Township Committee is expected to vote tonight, May 8, on the adoption of a bond ordinance that will provide funding for capital improvements and the acquisition of capital equipment. The meeting will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the municipal building, which is located on Route 522. Residents may comment on and ask…
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Monmouth County freeholders oppose Raritan Bay pipeline
The Monmouth County Board of Freeholders has passed a resolution stating its opposing to the proposed Williams Transco/Northeast Supply Enhancement (NESE) Raritan Bay pipeline. The county’s governing body took the action during its meeting on April 18. According to the resolution, Williams Transco is proposing the NESE project to build a 23.4-mile methane natural gas…
