Tag: Borough Council Meeting
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South River council introduces $1.4M bond ordinance for various capital improvements
SOUTH RIVER–The Borough Council introduced a $1.486 million bond ordinance, which if adopted, will partially fund various capital improvements throughout the municipality. The various capital improvements will include: The purchasing of a sanitation truck, mason dump truck, dump truck, pickup truck, lawnmowers and containers; Improvements to the South River Police Department’s kitchen, locker room and…
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South River enters into one-year agreement with Robert Wood Johnson for EMS services
SOUTH RIVER–More than one year ago, the Borough of South River filed a lawsuit against the South River Rescue Squad Inc. (SRRS) and South River Emergency Medical Services Inc. (SREMS) for alleged negligence while on duty. Despite the ongoing lawsuit against the SRRS and the SREMS, the Borough Council approved a resolution on Aug. 19…
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South River council approves resolution to fix fire hydrants
SOUTH RIVER–The Borough Council approved a resolution authorizing an emergency contract with Waterworks Supply Company Inc. to replace fire hydrants. During routine inspections done by the Department of Public Works, it was determined that seven fire hydrants were inoperable and required immediate attention, according to the council agenda from the Sept. 10 meeting. Chief Financial…
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Red Bank Regional superintendent reports on plans to Shrewsbury council
The goals and the accomplishments of Red Bank Regional High School were shared recently by Superintendent Louis Moore and the members of the Borough of Shrewsbury Council. The school district’s three ongoing goals for the school year are improving educational technology options, possibly adding two new academy programs and continuing to expand access to…
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Shrewsbury residents voice concerns on speeding, traffic
Cut down speeding, improve traffic control and the installation of bike lanes were among the issues that were touched upon when the Shrewsbury Borough Council members and officials recently met with residents. “The goal of our meeting is to try to get some input, feedback and information on some of the streets and some of…
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Keyport Council hears redvelopment plan for Aeromarine property
KEYPORT The Borough Council listened to the conceptual development plans from Meridia Capodagli Property Company for the Aeromarine property. The Aeromarine property is an approximately 60 acres site and Meridia Capodagli Property Company along with the architectural firm Mistry Design is seeking to develop about 20 acres of the site, according to Mistry Design’s architect…
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Eatontown funds for police equipment, town hall renovations
EATONTOWN -The Borough Council approved the first reading of an bond ordinance to fund various capital improvements and equipment. The total estimated cost for the various capital improvements and equipment is $8,165,000 and the borough must make a five percent down payment which is $7,714,643, according to Borough Administrator George Jackson. The council approved the…
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Red Bank approves contractor to work on River Street wall
A resolution to award the contract for work on River Street Retaining Wall Project was approved by the Red Bank Borough Council. The River Street Retaining Wall Project involves a decaying wall that is located at the address of 213 1/2 River St., according to Borough Administrator Stanley Sickels. “A portion of the wall was…
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Keyport council OKs resolution conducting property investigation
KEYPORT The Borough Council approved a resolution authorizing the Planning Board to investigate whether certain properties should be designated as areas in need of redevelopment. The Local Redevelopment and Housing Law authorizes municipalities to determine whether certain parcels of land in the municipality constitute areas in need of redevelopment, according to the council agenda. To…