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South River mayor says firing administrator is ‘wrong’
By VASHTI HARRIS Staff Writer SOUTH RIVER–The council has chosen to fire Borough Administrator Frederick Carr after delivering a 4-2 vote along party lines. The decision to terminate Carr occurred on March 27 during both the council’s semi-monthly business and regular meeting. “[Carr] was given a notice prior to the council meeting in regards to his termination.…
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Grove Avenue in Metuchen eyed for bicycle and pedestrian safety
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer METUCHEN — Grove Avenue was placed at the top of a priority list that was put together by members of the borough’s Traffic and Transportation Committee as they focus on efforts to make the roadway friendly for pedestrians, bicyclists and motorists. Amboy, Lake and Middlesex avenues followed closely behind. Committee member Jason…
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Decluttering expert shares strategies
By VASHTI HARRIS Staff Writer TINTON FALLS — Just in time for spring cleaning, decluttering expert and blogger Dana K. White gave a talk and signed copies of her new book, “How to Manage Your Home Without Losing Your Mind,” for Monmouth County residents. Mother of three and a native Texan, White is a speaker, podcaster and creator…
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Budget hearing set for April 25 in Jackson
By Michael Benavides Staff Writer JACKSON – The Township Council has introduced a municipal budget totaling $42.4 million and set April 25 as the date for a public hearing on the spending plan. Residents may comment on the spending plan at that time. Council members voted 4-0 on March 28 to introduce the budget. Council…
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Manalapan budget includes slight tax hike
By Mark Rosman Staff Writer MANALAPAN — Residents who want to know how Manalapan officials will spend $33.51 million in the municipal budget this year may pose their questions to the Township Committee during an April 19 public hearing. The budget was introduced on March 22 in a 5-0 vote from Mayor Susan Cohen, Deputy…
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Budget hearing scheduled for April 18 in Allentown
By Mark Rosman Staff Writer ALLENTOWN – The Allentown Borough Council has introduced a $2.45 million budget that will raise the year’s municipal tax by $22 for an individual who owns a home assessed at the borough average. A public hearing on the 2017 budget has been scheduled for April 18. The $2.45 million budget…
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Somerset Patriots land veteran southpaw Aaron Laffey
The Somerset Patriots have announced that left-handed pitcher and Major League Baseball veteran Aaron Laffey has been signed for the 2017 season. “I have heard nothing but just great things about Somerset,” Laffey said. “My goal is to get back to the majors, and the Atlantic League is the best place for me to start…
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Somerset Patriots sign right-hand pitcher Hassan Pena
The Somerset Patriots have signed right-handed pitcher Hassan Pena for the 2017 season. Pena enters his first season with the Patriots and first in the Atlantic League. The righty has spent the last two years playing abroad, including stints in the Mexican League with Sultanes de Monterray. In that span, Pena has gone 10-5 with…
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Two incumbents seek reelection in Middletown
By VASHTI HARRIS Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN–Two incumbents and a democratic candidate will be running for township committee seats for upcoming primary elections. Anthony P. Fiore, a township Committeeman and incumbent republican candidate, has filed for reelection for his current committee seat for the November ballot. The incumbent republican candidate and current Deputy Mayor, Stephanie C. Murray, has…
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