Author: KELLY GIULIANO, Staff Writer
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Hazlet officials push vote on capital improvements to Aug. 20
HAZLET – Municipal officials in Hazlet may vote to adopt a $6.22 million bond ordinance when the Township Committee meets on Aug. 20. On Aug. 6, committee members held a public hearing on the ordinance that would, if adopted, appropriate funds to improve roads, make renovations to public buildings, acquire vehicles and equipment, and remove…
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Red Bank residents unhappy with plan for apartment building
Some residents in Red Bank are expressing apprehension about a developer’s proposal to construct a 210-unit apartment building at the corner of Bodman Place and Riverside Avenue. In testimony regarding the application, a traffic engineer has identified traffic calming measures which could appease residents and officials who have called a left turn by vehicles from…
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Middletown residents unhappy with plan for 350-unit development
Some Middletown residents are expressing their displeasure with a developer’s proposal to construct 350 residential units at 853 Route 35. The property is currently home to Circus Wines, Beer & Spirits and is the former location of a Foodtown superstore. The redevelopment initiative is an effort led by National Realty and Development Corp. The property…
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Board carries CBA’s plan for expansion and renovations to Oct. 2 meeting
MIDDLETOWN – Testimony regarding a plan submitted by Christian Brothers Academy to demolish, construct, expand and modify its existing school facilities is expected to be heard by the Middletown Planning Board on Oct. 2. The application from CBA, which is located at 850 Newman Springs Road, was scheduled to be heard by the board on…
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Eatontown council plans to hire two special officers for borough’s schools
EATONTOWN – The Eatontown Borough Council is advertising for two special law enforcement officers who will be stationed in public schools. The council and the Eatontown Public Schools are developing a shared services agreement for the armed police officers. Any offers of employment will be conditional until the agreement has been signed by representatives of…
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Renovations underway at Keyport Central School, high school
KEYPORT – Improvements that were included in a $16.7 million bond referendum that residents approved last fall are underway at Keyport High School and Keyport Central School. On Nov. 6, the referendum was approved in a vote of 1,364 “yes” to 955 “no.” Keyport has about 4,500 registered voters. The Keyport Central School, which educates…
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Red Bank officials work toward banning plastic products
RED BANK – Members of the Red Bank Borough Council have introduced an ordinance that would, if adopted, prohibit the use and distribution of single-use plastic bags, straws and polystyrene foam containers by businesses in the community. Council members voted unanimously and without discussion to introduce the ordinance on July 24. A public hearing on…
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Brookdale honors undefeated 2017-18 men’s basketball team
A memorable season that ended with a national championship was recalled and honored during a ceremony at Brookdale Community College. The members of Brookdale’s undefeated men’s basketball team during the 2017-18 season that captured the National Junior College Athletic Association Division 3 national championship received custom rings and plaques during a ceremony at school’s Collins…
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Middletown teen establishes nonprofit Friends Connect Foundation
MIDDLETOWN – At 16, Sophia Ziajski had an idea. At 17, she founded an organization. Sophia, a Middletown resident who is now 18, is the founder of Friends Connect Foundation, an organization that provides opportunities for individuals who have special needs to develop bonds with local peers. The free programs that are offered by Friends…
