Author: MATTHEW SOCKOL, Staff Writer
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Cannabis businesswoman questions lack of action in Tinton Falls
TINTON FALLS – With an application package for potential cannabis business operators still unavailable in Tinton Falls, the delay has been met with a response from a New Jersey cannabis entrepreneur. A written comment from cannabis businesswoman Beth Stavola to Tinton Falls officials was read aloud during the Borough Council’s July 12 meeting. In December,…
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Eatontown council to consider bond ordinance to fund improvements
EATONTOWN – The members of the Borough Council in Eatontown are expected to consider adopting a bond ordinance tonight, July 27, that would appropriate $2.74 million toward capital improvements in the municipality. The ordinance was introduced on July 13. The legislation would authorize the issuance of $1.96 million in bonds or notes to finance part…
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Music festival will help support reopening of Tinton Falls library
TINTON FALLS – A music festival to be hosted by the Tinton Falls Public Library Association will benefit the reopening of the Tinton Falls Public Library. The “Save the Library Music Festival” will take place from 5-9 p.m. Aug. 20 at the Sycamore Recreation Complex, Sycamore Avenue, Tinton Falls. All are invited to attend the…
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Red Bank voters will decide change of government ballot question
RED BANK – On Nov. 8, Red Bank voters will decide if the borough will change to a new form of municipal government. A public question on the general election ballot will ask voters if Red Bank should adopt the council-manager plan as its form of government. Residents will have the option to vote “yes”…
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Freehold Borough school board OKs funds for locker room reconstruction
FREEHOLD – A $228,000 contract has been awarded by the Freehold Borough K-8 School District Board of Education for the reconstruction of the locker room at one of the district’s facilities. During a meeting on June 27, board members awarded the contract to Shorelands Construction Inc., Monmouth Beach, for the reconstruction of the locker room…
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Sayreville School District to hold special election in October for building improvements
SAYREVILLE – The Sayreville School District will have a special election to determine if the Board of Education may appropriate $97.5 million in bonds to improve the district’s schools, with focus on improving the air conditioning at every facility. Board members passed a resolution during a recent meeting that provides for the Oct. 4 referendum.…
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Tinton Falls officials honor teenager for Eagle Scout achievement
TINTON FALLS – A Tinton Falls resident has been recognized by borough officials for attaining the highest rank in the Boy Scouts of America. During a recent Borough Council meeting, a proclamation honoring Kevin Terhune for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout was presented to the young man by the municipal government. Mayor Vito Perillo…
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Freehold council members salute high school Hall of Fame inductees
FREEHOLD – The members of the Borough Council in Freehold Borough have honored the 2022 inductees of the Freehold High School Hall of Fame – Scott Graber, Jim Schlentz and the Colonials’ 2006 girls soccer team. In a resolution, municipal officials said Graber was an active duty and reserve U.S. Air Force pilot who attained…
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Board names Brovak principal of Freehold Intermediate School
FREEHOLD – When the 2022-23 academic year begins in September, the Freehold Intermediate School will have a new principal for the first time in a decade. John Brovak was appointed by the Freehold Borough K-8 School District Board of Education as the intermediate school’s principal during a recent meeting. Brovak will become the principal on…
