Author: KELLY GIULIANO, Staff Writer
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Eatontown introduces law banning release of certain balloons, sky lanterns
EATONTOWN – Members of the Eatontown Borough Council have introduced an ordinance that would, if adopted, prohibit the release of certain balloons and aerial luminaries in the borough. A public hearing will be held on Aug. 28. Residents may comment on or ask questions about the ordinance that time. The ordinance may be adopted that…
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Red Bank officials take first step toward banning single-use plastics
Municipal officials in Red Bank have taken the first step toward banning single-use plastic and polystyrene products by businesses in the borough. During the Red Bank Borough Council’s workshop meeting on July 3, Councilwoman Kate Triggiano, who is the liaison to the Environmental Commission, said an ordinance concerning the matter would be introduced during the…
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Recount confirms Hinds, Liu as winners in Holmdel Republican primary election
HOLMDEL – A recount of the June 4 Republican primary election results requested by Michael Nikolis has confirmed the outcome: Nikolis will not be on the general election ballot in Holmdel in November. Two three-year terms on the Township Committee will be on the November ballot. The current terms held by Eric Hinds, who is…
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‘Angels’ from other states make repairs to homeowner’s property in Hazlet
HAZLET – Teenage “angels” who came to participate in the home repair mission Jersey Shore Workcamp helped spruce up the outside of one Hazlet resident’s nautical themed mobile home. “God bless them, I couldn’t haven’t done this,” homeowner Nancy Yukubik said in an interview at her residence on July 9. From July 8-12, Jersey…
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Eatontown council adopts bond ordinance to fund capital improvements
EATONTOWN – A bond ordinance that appropriates $3.61 million for capital improvements in Eatontown has been adopted by the Borough Council. On July 10, members of the governing body adopted the ordinance, which appropriates funds for the 2019 road program; the acquisition of machinery, vehicles and equipment; and various property improvements. Bonds or notes totaling…
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Holmdel administrator resigns; mayor calls it a ‘sad day’ for town
Holmdel Township Administrator Donna Vieiro has resigned from her position following an investigation into claims she committed violations in her administrative position. Vieiro and Holmdel’s human resource manager Denise Callery were previously suspended with pay on May 6 when municipal officials hired attorney Sean Kean to investigate an allegation involving the two women. The allegation…
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Little Silver superintendent: Extraordinary aid would be appreciated
The superintendent of the Borough of Little Silver’s school district is hoping an increase in extraordinary aid will help support the cost of sending some special education students to out-of-district programs. On June 30, state Sen. Vin Gopal, Assemblyman Eric Houghtaling and Assemblywoman Joann Downey (all D-Monmouth) announced that Gov. Phil Murphy had approved an…
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Keyport receives grant to examine areas in need of rehabilitation
The Borough of Keyport has been awarded a $125,000 grant from the Neighborhood Preservation Program (NPP) to conduct a study of areas in the municipality that are in need of rehabilitation. “The first step will be an assessment of properties (that abut Route 35 and Route 36) and how they can best be deployed to…
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Faith anchors Rumson teenager facing medical obstacles
RUMSON – She knew he wouldn’t do it. Victoria Caetano, 18, of Rumson, knew God would not put her through another spinal surgery after a surgeon shaved off portions of a benign tumor that was affecting nerves during an operation on April 15. That is what her mother, Lily Caetano, said during an interview at…
