Tag: Fair Haven municipal government
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Fair Haven officials favor examining Open Public Records Act requests
FAIR HAVEN – Mayor Benjamin Lucarelli has said it is wise to “re-examine a law that has run amuck” after saying some people have abused the New Jersey Open Public Records Act (OPRA). “OPRA says that every document we pass is a public record. That means everyone has the right to see what it is…
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Democrats oust two Republicans to win seats on Fair Haven Borough Council
FAIR HAVEN – Democrats Meghan Chrisner-Keefe and Michael McCue will join the Fair Haven Borough Council in January after defeating incumbent Republicans Johnathan Peters and Jacqueline Rice in the Nov. 5 election. The current members of the council are Peters, Rice, Councilwoman Susan A. Sorensen, Councilman Christopher Rodriguez, Councilwoman Elizabeth Koch and Councilman James Banahan.…
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Democrats Chrisner-Keefe and McCue seek seats on Fair Haven council
FAIR HAVEN – Four candidates are seeking a pair of three-year terms on the Fair Haven Borough Council in the Nov. 5 election. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. The candidates are Republican incumbents Jonathan Peters and Jacqueline Rice and Democrats Meghan Chrisner-Keefe and Michael McCue. Peters and Rice are profiled…
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Republicans Peters, Rice bid to retain seats on Fair Haven council
FAIR HAVEN – Four candidates are seeking two three-year terms on the Fair Haven Borough Council in the Nov. 5 election. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. The candidates are Republicans Jacqueline Rice and Jonathan Peters, and Democrats Meghan Chrisner-Keefe and Michael McCue. Rice and Peters are currently serving on the…
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New committee in Fair Haven will review local restaurant ordinance
FAIR HAVEN – The Fair Haven Borough Council has created and appointed the members of a Restaurant Ordinance Review Committee. The need for such a committee was prompted by a group of residents who expressed displeasure with a Dunkin’ Donuts coming to town. In August, the Planning Board approved an applicant’s request to open a…
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Fair Haven council members introduce $9.4 million municipal budget
FAIR HAVEN – Officials in Fair Haven have introduced a $9.4 million budget to fund the operation of the municipality during 2019. During a meeting on April 8, Borough Council President Jonathan Peter, Councilwoman Jacqueline Rice, Councilwoman Elizabeth Koch and Councilman James Banahan voted “yes” on a motion to introduce the budget. Councilwoman Susan A.…