• South Brunswick Council reduces proposed tax rate

    South Brunswick Council reduces proposed tax rate

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK – The South Brunswick Council has lowered the tax rate more than 2 cents since its introduction in February. The increased tax rate on the $54.9 million total spending budget will be 1.59 cents instead of 3.8 cents, according to Chief Financial Officer Joseph Manzo. On the local tax levy of $30,864,032, the owner…

  • Sayreville approves funding for public works, football

    Sayreville approves funding for public works, football

    SAYREVILLE – The Sayreville Borough Council has adopted three bond ordinances totaling $4.58 million that will fund various improvements in the municipality. An appropriation of $2.25 million will be dedicated to improvements to the Sayreville Public Safety Complex’s parking lot, replacement of the public safety complex’s cooling tower, improvements to Sayreville Public Works’ facilities, the public…

  • Matawan High holds student movie festival

    Matawan High holds student movie festival

    Complete with popcorn, voting sheets and a giant movie screen, Matawan Regional High School’s TV and Film Club served as the host to its first annual Husky TV Student Film Festival. “Creating our own student film festival allowed for much more flexibility and inclusion when determining the video submissions. We also wanted to showcase the…

  • Metuchen tavern neighbors seek peace and quiet

    Metuchen tavern neighbors seek peace and quiet

    METUCHEN — As the Borough Council renewed the annual liquor license for The Brown Stone Bar and Grill, neighbors of the establishment requested renewed efforts on combating the noise that they said “overwhelmingly” emanates from The Brown Stone and funnels into their neighborhood. “[The noise is to] the point, the kids don’t want to go in…

  • Tinton Falls renews shared court services pact with Eatontown

    Tinton Falls renews shared court services pact with Eatontown

    TINTON FALLS – After renegotiating new terms, the Borough Council approved a resolution allowing it to re-enter into a Shared Services Agreement (SSA) with the Borough of Eatontown for municipal court services. The borough terminated its shared services agreement with Eatontown on Feb. 7, according to the council agenda. Mayor Gerald Turning said borough officials chose…

  • Shade tree commission up for approval in Allentown

    Shade tree commission up for approval in Allentown

    ALLENTOWN – With an eye on providing more structure to the local group that cares for Allentown’s trees, the Borough Council has introduced an ordinance that, if adopted, will replace the Shade Tree Advisory Committee with a formal Shade Tree Commission. The ordinance was introduced during the June 13 meeting of the council with support…

  • Freehold Township planning board rejects Bellemead development

    Freehold Township planning board rejects Bellemead development

    By Mark Rosman Managing Editor FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – The Planning Board has voted to deny five applications that were related to the proposed development of the 77-acre Bellemead tract that lies between Route 537 at Trotters Way and Route 9 south. The board took the action at its meeting on June 1. The applications proposed…

  • South Brunswick to celebrate Independence Day with music, fireworks on June 30

    South Brunswick to celebrate Independence Day with music, fireworks on June 30

      South Brunswick’s Independence Day Celebration will be held on June 30. This free event from 6-9:30 p.m. will feature live music, food vendors and fireworks at 9:15 p.m.on the fields of Crossroads Middle School South, 195 Major Road at the intersection of Kingston Lane. This year will see the return of the “The Time…

  • God and Country Concert set for June 23

    God and Country Concert set for June 23

    Nancy Scharff’s annual God and Country Concert and Benefit for Emmanuel Cancer Foundation, will take place on June 23 at the King of Kings Lutheran Church at 250 Harmony Road in Middletown. According to the King of Kings Lutheran Church press release, admission to the concert is free, however a voluntary offering to benefit the…

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