Tag: Eatontown municipal government
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Four candidates campaign for three-year seats on Eatontown Borough Council
EATONTOWN – Four candidates are running for two three-year terms on the Eatontown Borough Council in the Nov. 5 election. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. The candidates are Democrats Al Baginsky and Tonya Rivera, and Republicans Kevin Gonzalez and Maria Grazia Escalante. Baginsky and Rivera currently serve on the governing…
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Eatontown officials prohibit planting of bamboo in borough
EATONTOWN – After listening to a resident express concern that bamboo planted in a neighbor’s yard would spread, the Borough Council has adopted an ordinance that prohibits the planting of bamboo in Eatontown. During a meeting on Sept. 25, council members unanimously voted to prohibit the planting of bamboo in and to regulate the conditions…
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Eatontown council fills open seat with appointment of Caruso; one vacancy remains
Members of the Eatontown Borough Council have appointed Christine Caruso to fill a vacancy on the governing body. During a council meeting on Sept. 11, Borough Clerk Julie Martin administered the oath of office to Caruso, before the new council member took her seat on the dais with the council. The vacancy on the council…
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Eatontown council has vacancies to fill following resignation of two officials
Members of Eatontown Borough Council may vote to appoint new members of the governing body tonight, Sept. 11. Two vacancies exist on the council because Councilwoman Jennifer Sherrod resigned from her position on Aug. 21 and Patti May Kelly, who had been serving as the council president for 2019, resigned on Aug. 29. In their…
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Eatontown council plans to hire two special officers for borough’s schools
EATONTOWN – The Eatontown Borough Council is advertising for two special law enforcement officers who will be stationed in public schools. The council and the Eatontown Public Schools are developing a shared services agreement for the armed police officers. Any offers of employment will be conditional until the agreement has been signed by representatives of…
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Eatontown council hears proposals for medical marijuana operations
As medical marijuana is already being dispensed at a business in Eatontown, multiple entities are seeking municipal support to start their own operations in the borough in accordance with state guidelines. Earlier this month, a satellite location of Garden State Dispensary opened at 59 Route 35. There, patients who are enrolled in New Jersey’s medical…
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Eatontown introduces law banning release of certain balloons, sky lanterns
EATONTOWN – Members of the Eatontown Borough Council have introduced an ordinance that would, if adopted, prohibit the release of certain balloons and aerial luminaries in the borough. A public hearing will be held on Aug. 28. Residents may comment on or ask questions about the ordinance that time. The ordinance may be adopted that…
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Eatontown council adopts bond ordinance to fund capital improvements
EATONTOWN – A bond ordinance that appropriates $3.61 million for capital improvements in Eatontown has been adopted by the Borough Council. On July 10, members of the governing body adopted the ordinance, which appropriates funds for the 2019 road program; the acquisition of machinery, vehicles and equipment; and various property improvements. Bonds or notes totaling…
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Proposed change of use at Leon Smock 80 Acre Park sparks debate at Eatontown council meeting
After two hours of debate, members of the Eatontown Borough Council have set Aug. 14 and Nov. 18 as the dates when public hearings will be conducted on a proposed change in use at Leon Smock 80 Acre Park. “Why? Why? Why on Earth would you do something like this? These are children, for God’s…