Author: MARK ROSMAN, Managing Editor
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Allentown resident questions need for additional DPW employee
ALLENTOWN – The Borough Council’s plan to hire a part-time laborer who would work for the Allentown Department of Public Works drew questions from a former councilwoman during the Feb. 26 meeting of the governing body. Margaret Rose, a former member of the council, asked why officials want to hire a 29-hour per week employee…
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Monmouth County freeholders introduce $449 million budget for 2019
The Monmouth County Board of Freeholders has introduced a $449.6 million budget to fund the operation of the county during 2019. The budget was introduced during a meeting on Feb. 19 at Brookdale Community College, Lincroft. During the presentation, Freeholder Director Thomas Arnone said officials have reviewed all of the services that are provided by…
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Speed limit on Route 522 will be reduced during bridge repairs
Motorists who drive on Route 522 (Freehold-Englishtown Road) in Manalapan and Freehold Township are being cautioned that an upcoming project will result in a change to the speed limit and the installation of a temporary traffic signal. Route 522 is a Monmouth County road and during a recent meeting the Monmouth County Board of Freeholders…
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Old Bridge man charged with reckless driving in wake of fatal accident
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – An Old Bridge resident has been charged with reckless driving following his involvement in a fatal motor vehicle collision that occurred on Jan. 16 in Freehold Township. Asked for an update on Feb. 27, Christopher Swendeman, a spokesman for Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher Gramiccioni, said Derrick T. Gyengo, 33, of Old Bridge,…
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Manalapan Police Department announces three promotions
MANALAPAN – Three veteran officers in the Manalapan Police Department have been promoted to new positions and a Class II special officer has been hired as a full-time member of the force. Capt. Edward Niesz said Detective Jared Aaronson was promoted sergeant, Detective Sgt. Peter Chalfin was promoted to lieutenant, and Lt. Leonard Maltese was…
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Freeholders introduce bond ordinance for improvements to county landfill
The Monmouth County Board of Freeholders has introduced a bond ordinance that, if adopted, will appropriate $7.55 million for improvements at the Monmouth County Reclamation Center, Tinton Falls. The bond ordinance was introduced during the freeholders’ meeting on Feb. 19 in Freehold Borough. Freeholder Director Thomas Arnone, Deputy Director Patrick Impreveduto, Freeholder Lillian Burry, Freeholder…
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Manalapan residents address freeholders
Two residents of Manalapan addressed the Monmouth County Board of Freeholders on disparate topics during the freeholders’ Feb. 19 meeting in Freehold Borough. The freeholders set aside time during their meetings when members of the public may offer comments about any topic. The comments do not have to be related to an action the governing…
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Freeholders approve emergency contracts for work at reclamation center
The Monmouth County Board of Freeholders has approved a resolution awarding $2.6 million in emergency contracts for an odor control corrective action plan at the Monmouth County Reclamation Center, Tinton Falls. The resolution was passed during the freeholders’ meeting on Feb. 19 in Freehold Borough. Freeholder Director Thomas Arnone, Deputy Director Patrick Impreveduto, Freeholder Lillian…
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County plans to acquire conservation easement on Upper Freehold parcel
The Monmouth County Board of Freeholders plans to acquire a conservation easement on property in Upper Freehold Township that will preclude the parcel from being developed. During their meeting on Feb. 19 in Freehold Borough, the freeholders passed a resolution authorizing the acquisition of the conservation easement on a 17.9-acre property at 72 Yellow Meeting…
