Tag: Colts Neck Township Committee
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Colts Neck committee selects Macnow as mayor
By Peter Elacqua Staff Writer COLTS NECK – Township Committeeman Russell Macnow will serve as Colts Neck’s mayor during 2017 after he was elected to that position by his fellow members of the Township Committee during the Jan. 7 reorganization meeting of the governing body. Macnow was sworn in as mayor by state Sen. Jennifer…
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Colts Neck representatives object to Earle students bill
By Peter Elacqua Staff Writer COLTS NECK – A bill that has been introduced in the state Legislature is causing concern among members of the Colts Neck K-8 School District Board of Education and the Colts Neck Township Committee. The bill, A-4453, was introduced in December by Assembly members Eric Houghtaling and Joann Downey (both…
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Colts Neck officials create economic development panel
By Peter Elacqua Staff Writer COLTS NECK – The Colts Neck Economic Development Committee (CNEDC) has been created and will work to attract businesses to an open area in the township’s business district on Route 34. The Township Committee created the CNEDC by adopting an ordinance during its meeting on Nov. 30. The ordinance was…
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Colts Neck voters reject hike in open space tax
By Peter Elacqua Staff Writer COLTS NECK – Voters have rejected a ballot question that sought to double Colts Neck’s open space tax in order to generate additional funds for the purchase and preservation of open space in the municipality. According to results posted online by the Monmouth County Clerk’s Office, 3,001 residents voted no…
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Macnow, Eastman run unopposed in Colts Neck
By Peter Elacqua Staff Writer COLTS NECK – Republicans Edward Eastman and Russell Macnow are running unopposed in the Nov. 8 election to retain their seats on the Township Committee. Republicans have a 5-0 majority on the governing body and for years the GOP officials have adhered to a self-imposed three-term (nine years) limit. Macnow…
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Attorney will represent Colts Neck on Earle housing issue
By Peter Elacqua Staff Writer COLTS NECK – The Township Committee has hired special counsel to represent the municipality’s interests in a situation that involves the possible housing of civilians at Naval Weapons Station Earle, portions of which are in Colts Neck. During a recent meeting, committee members retained attorney Brian Molloy to represent Colts…
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Colts Neck voters will weigh in on open space tax
By Peter Elacqua Staff Writer COLTS NECK – On Nov. 8, the Township Committee will ask residents if they are willing to pay more to support the purchase and preservation of open space in Colts Neck. A non-binding question on the Election Day ballot will ask voters the following: “Should the township of Colts Neck…
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Residents may comment on change in hunting code
By Peter Elacqua Staff Writer COLTS NECK – When the Township Committee convenes on Sept. 14, residents may comment on a proposed change in Colts Neck’s firearms code as it relates to deer hunting in the township. On Aug. 10, the committee introduced an ordinance to modify the municipal code and allow individuals to hunt…
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Colts Neck will seek voters’ view on open space tax increase
By Peter Elacqua Staff Writer COLTS NECK – The Township Committee will ask residents if they are willing to pay more to support the purchase and preservation of open space in the community. On June 8, the committee took action to place a non-binding referendum on the Nov. 8 ballot. Mayor Thomas Orgo, Deputy Mayor…