Author: MATTHEW SOCKOL, Staff Writer
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Hazlet officials schedule Aug. 2 public hearing for 2022 budget
HAZLET – The members of the Township Committee in Hazlet have introduced a $24.51 million budget to fund the operation of the municipality this year. The budget was introduced by committee members on June 28. Mayor Michael Sachs, Committeeman Robert Preston, Committeeman Michael Glackin and Committeeman James McKay voted “yes” on a motion to introduce…
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Keyport council adopts bond ordinance to finance local improvements
KEYPORT – The members of the Borough Council in Keyport have appropriated $710,000 to fund the purchase of equipment. During a recent meeting, council members adopted a bond ordinance that appropriates $710,000 and authorizes the issuance of $675,000 in bonds or notes to finance part of the cost. A down payment of $35,000 will finance…
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Keyport council members amend business application refund policy
KEYPORT – The Borough Council in Keyport has amended the municipality’s business license ordinance and will no longer refund fees that have been paid by cannabis business applicants who are not granted an operator’s license. During a recent meeting, council members adopted an ordinance that amends the cannabis business license subsection of the general licensing…
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Eatontown will continue to be served by Tinton Falls municipal court
EATONTOWN – A shared service agreement that allows Eatontown to use the municipal court in Tinton Falls has been renewed by the Eatontown Borough Council. During a meeting on June 22, council members authorized the agreement between Eatontown and Tinton Falls for the shared use of the Tinton Falls Municipal Court. The agreement will become…
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Millstone planners take issue with aspects of Hexa Builders application
MILLSTONE – Testimony regarding an application that proposes a residential development consisting of market rate and affordable housing in Millstone Township continued during a special meeting of the Planning Board on June 29, but no vote on the project was taken that evening. During the meeting, members of the board questioned the applicant’s representatives on…
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Eatontown officials consider plans for Monmouth Mall’s redevelopment
EATONTOWN – One potential redevelopment plan that would turn the Monmouth Mall into a mixed-use development has been presented before the Eatontown Borough Council. Representatives of Kushner Companies, the mall’s owner, appeared before the governing body on June 22 to discuss the potential redevelopment of the property at the intersection of Route 35 and Route…
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Eatontown supports proposed location for dual cannabis business
EATONTOWN – The members of the Eatontown Borough Council have passed a resolution which supports the proposed location and operation of a business to be operated by Sweet Side, LLC, that would function as a cannabis cultivator and a cannabis manufacturer. Representatives of Sweet Side, Neptune, are seeking approval to establish the business at 265…
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Millstone officials adopt ordinance to fund capital improvements
MILLSTONE – The members of the Township Committee have appropriated $300,000 toward capital improvements in Millstone Township. During a meeting on June 15, committee members adopted an ordinance which will provide $300,000 to pay for improvements to a heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system; renovations at municipal buildings, park improvements, security cameras and lighting…
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Millstone Township will purchase tract for open space, recreation purposes
MILLSTONE – The Township Committee in Millstone Township has authorized the $2.6 million purchase of a sizable property on Spring Road that will be used for open space and recreation purposes. Spring Road runs between Stagecoach Road (Route 524) and Trenton-Lakewood Road (Route 526). During a meeting on June 15, committee members adopted an ordinance…
