Author: KELLY GIULIANO, Staff Writer
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Local school board elections results are in but remain unofficial
Voters in Eatontown, Red Bank, Tinton Falls, Fair Haven, Rumson, Shrewsbury Township and Shrewsbury Borough went to the polls on Nov. 5 and elected members of the school boards in their respective municipalities. The Monmouth County Clerk’s Office has posted results from the election on its website. All of the election results are unofficial and…
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Local municipal election results are in but remain unofficial
Voters in Middletown, Hazlet, Keyport, Holmdel, Matawan and Aberdeen went to the polls on Nov. 5 and elected members of the governing body in their respective municipalities. The Monmouth County Clerk’s Office has posted results from the election on its website. All of the election results are unofficial and will remain unofficial until a vote…
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Eatontown mayor addresses fighting, resignations and perception of government
EATONTOWN – Following the resignations of several municipal officials and employees, Eatontown Mayor Anthony Talerico has said arguments that routinely occur at Borough Council meetings are “beyond my comprehension.” On Nov. 1, Talerico, who is serving his first term as mayor following nine years on the council, spoke with the Atlantic Hub about the personal…
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Holmdel Township Committee censures mayor in flap over turf field
Municipal officials have censured Holmdel Mayor Eric Hinds after an allegation arose that Hinds authorized the construction of a synthetic turf athletic field without Township Committee approval. In August, Committeeman Rocco Pascucci asked representatives of T&M Associates to submit bills related to the proposed installation of a synthetic turf field at the Holmdel Swim Club.…
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Advertising firm pushes ‘Choose Your Own Adventure’ in Red Bank
RED BANK – An advertising campaign that has been crafted to entice visitors to explore Red Bank has started to make its imprint on the town. In 2018, the conclusion of a series of strategic meetings gave stakeholders in Red Bank an economically viable vision of enhancements that could be made in the downtown district.…
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Eatontown attorney admonishes council members for disregarding advice
EATONTOWN – Gene Anthony, who serves as Eatontown’s municipal attorney, has publicly admonished members of the Borough Council for disregarding and challenging his professional advice. As a result of the council members’ actions, Anthony said he will not seek reappointment in January when the governing body reorganizes for 2020. He will remain in his position…
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Three candidates seek two one-year terms on Eatontown council
EATONTOWN – Three candidates are running for two one-year unexpired terms on the Eatontown Borough Council in the Nov. 5 election. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. The candidates are Republicans Edwin Palenzuela and Mark Regan Jr., and Democrat Renata Bodner. Palenzuela and his wife moved to Eatontown in 2002. He…
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Olsavsky, David bid for two-year term in Eatontown
EATONTOWN – Two candidates are seeking one two-year unexpired term on the Eatontown Borough Council in the Nov. 5 election. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. The candidates are Republican Joseph Olsavsky and Democrat James David. Olsavsky has lived in Eatontown for more than 55 years. He has owned an independent…
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Seven candidates campaign for three seats on Tinton Falls Borough Council
TINTON FALLS – Seven candidates are seeking three three-year terms on the Tinton Falls Borough Council in the Nov. 5 election. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. The terms of council members Nancyanne Fama, Gary Baldwin and Christopher Pak will end on Dec. 31. None of the incumbents are seeking re-election.…