Tag: Approved Resolution
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Jamesburg land use board approves changes to QuickChek plan
JAMESBURG–The Land Use Board approved a resolution that includes changes made to QuickChek’s original site plan for a gas station and convenience store on the corner of Gatzmer Avenue and Forsgate Drive. Mayor Marlene Lowande said QuickChek changed the façade of the building and needed the board’s approval to move forward. Approval was granted on…
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Spotswood introduces ordinance to provide for street improvements
SPOTSWOOD – The Borough Council has introduced an ordinance that will, if adopted, provide more than $1 million for street improvements and an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS). Spotswood Borough Administrator Dawn McDonald said Brunswick Avenue will be widened and resurfaced from Snowhill Avenue to Second Street. On Karen Street, a portion of the drainage system will…
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Matawan council swears in new chief of police
The Matawan Borough Council has named Lt. Thomas Falco Jr. the new chief of police. Accompanied by Mayor Joseph Altomonte, Councilwoman Josi Salvatore administered the oath of office to Falco on June 6 during a council meeting at the community center. More than 70 residents attended the ceremony, along with members from the Matawan Police…
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Matawan will work with NJ Transit on redevelopment plan
The Matawan Borough Council approved a resolution authorizing T&M Associates to prepare the borough’s Transit Station Redevelopment Plan Amendment. This Redevelopment Plan Amendment is a product of the process that began in 2014 and was recently affirmed in the adoption of the borough’s 2015 Master Plan, according to information provided by the borough. More specifically,…
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Spotswood council disapproves legalizing recreational marijuana
SPOTSWOOD–Establishing its stance on legitimizing cannabis, the Spotswood Borough Council approved a resolution opposing the legalization of recreational marijuana. Council members believe legalization is a risk to quality of life, according to a statement included on the council agenda. At a time when society is battling many drug addictions and abuse, it is no time to…
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Red Bank to study downtown parking
Parking issues in downtown Red Bank will soon be addressed. Restarting its quest to improve its downtown area, the borough will send out a Request For Proposal for a parking study. Councilman Erik Yngstrom said the major portion of the study will be the Special Improvement District, which is the downtown area from the train…
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Shrewsbury council opposes OPRA changes
SHREWSBURY The Borough Council approved a resolution expressing opposition to legislative proposals regarding the Open Public Meetings Act and Open Public Records Act. The New Jersey Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee took action on Senate Bill Nos. 1045 and 1046, which amend the Open Public Meetings Act (OPMA) and Open Public Records Act (OPRA), on…
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Five towns join in fight against JCP&L transmission line project
The Township of Middletown will stand with four municipalities in a joint campaign to contest the proposed transmission line project by Jersey Central Power and Light (JCP&L). Middletown, along with Holmdel, Hazlet, Aberdeen and Red Bank, will collectively pay for expert services in their bid to thwart the project, according to Township of Middletown Administrator…
