Author: KELLY GIULIANO, Staff Writer
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Eatontown to pilot child care program during council meetings
EATONTOWN – Parents who are interested in attending an Eatontown Borough Council meeting but have young children to look after will soon be able to take advantage of a free childcare service at Borough Hall that will be available during meetings of the governing body. During a meeting on June 26, Councilwoman Tanya Rivera said…
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Holmdel officials suspend human resources director for second time
Denise Callery, who is Holmdel’s human resources director, has been suspended without pay for five days following the Township Committee’s decision to reprimand her for an isolated act of nepotism. Township Administrator Donna Vieiro and Callery were previously suspended with pay on May 6 when municipal officials hired attorney Sean Kean to investigate an allegation…
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Proposed change of use at Leon Smock 80 Acre Park sparks debate at Eatontown council meeting
After two hours of debate, members of the Eatontown Borough Council have set Aug. 14 and Nov. 18 as the dates when public hearings will be conducted on a proposed change in use at Leon Smock 80 Acre Park. “Why? Why? Why on Earth would you do something like this? These are children, for God’s…
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Red Bank officials adopt $22.96 million municipal budget
RED BANK – The Red Bank Borough Council has adopted a $22.96 million budget to fund the operation of the municipality in 2019. During a meeting on June 19, council President Erik Yngstrom, Councilwoman Kate Triggiano, Councilman Michael Ballard, Councilman Hazim Yassin and Councilman Ed Zipprich voted “yes” on a motion to adopt the spending…
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Fair Haven residents object to proposal for Dunkin’ Donuts in shopping plaza
FAIR HAVEN – Residents are objecting to a proposal to include a Dunkin’ Donuts in a local shopping center as the application awaits a decision by the members of the Fair Haven Planning Board. Residents have previously asserted that fast food establishments of any kind are prohibited in the borough. Fair Haven Retail, LLC, is…
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Fair Haven council takes first step toward banning single-use plastic products
FAIR HAVEN – Members of the Fair Haven Borough Council have introduced an ordinance that would, if adopted, limit the use of single-use plastic bags, foam containers and plastic straws by businesses in town. A public hearing on the matter will be held at the council’s meeting on July 15. Residents may ask questions or…
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‘Run For Tania’ ignited by faith and friendship in Red Bank
They were new to town when Clem Lisitski and his wife, Tania, decided to venture out of their new financial office to spend the day drinking coffee, doing work and people-watching at a Danish cafe on the west side of Red Bank. It was at that cafe, years ago, when Clem was informed of a…
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