Tag: Fair Haven
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Fair Haven’s Mike Quon, son of a Disney animator, is keeping artistry in the family
Mike Quon did not have what it takes to practice dentistry. At least, that is what a former college professor insinuated after Quon received poor results on his first exam. Nonetheless, it was a moment of relief, as Quon had never felt admiration for the practice. To his advantage, Quon inherited a asset that could…
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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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Fair Haven residents gearing up to fight hunger in Monmouth County
FAIR HAVEN – Daniel and Alyse Dermer, a husband and wife from Fair Haven, have spearhead “Dermer Dreams,” a non-profit organization focused on fighting hunger, to ensure no child or adult feels the effects of an empty stomach. Yellow Dermer Dreams bags were distributed to all 2,200 homes in Fair Haven on Nov. 16. The bags…
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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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Fair Haven voters approve $15.6M referendum for school upgrades
A $15.6 million construction referendum that proposed improvements to the Viola L. Sickles School and the Knollwood Public School has been approved by voters in Fair Haven. The Fair Haven Public Schools Board of Education placed the referendum before voters on Sept. 24. According to unofficial results posted online by the Monmouth County Clerk’s Office,…
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Fair Haven school board will ask voters to approve $15.6M referendum
FAIR HAVEN – The Fair Haven Public Schools Board of Education will ask voters to approve a multi-million dollar question on Sept. 24. The board has authorized a $15.6 million referendum that proposes the expansion of and renovations to the district’s two schools. The referendum will be on the ballot in a special election on…
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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…