Tag: Hazlet municipal government
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Hazlet Township Committee takes stand against pipeline project in Raritan Bay
HAZLET – The members of the Hazlet Township Committee have unanimously reaffirmed their “strong opposition” to the proposed construction and installation of a 23-mile-long methane gas pipeline through Raritan Bay from Old Bridge to Rockaway, N.Y. According to the governing body, “construction of the pipeline will negatively impact the health of the Bayshore, coastal ecosystems,…
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Four candidates in race for three-year seats on Hazlet Township Committee
HAZLET – Four candidates are seeking two three-year terms on the Hazlet Township Committee in the Nov. 5 election. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. The candidates are Republicans Scott Aagre and Michael Glackin, and Democrats Ryan O’Steen and Lucille LoSapio. Aagre and Glackin currently serve on the governing body. Aagre…
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Two candidates in race for one-year term on Hazlet Township Committee
HAZLET – Two candidates are seeking a one-year unexpired term on the Hazlet Township Committee in the Nov. 5 election. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. The candidates seeking the one-year term are Democrat Barbara Ronchetti and Republican Michael Sachs. Ronchetti is running on a ticket with Ryan O’Steen and Lucille…
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Hazlet officials push vote on capital improvements to Aug. 20
HAZLET – Municipal officials in Hazlet may vote to adopt a $6.22 million bond ordinance when the Township Committee meets on Aug. 20. On Aug. 6, committee members held a public hearing on the ordinance that would, if adopted, appropriate funds to improve roads, make renovations to public buildings, acquire vehicles and equipment, and remove…
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Township Committee adopts $21 million budget for Hazlet
HAZLET – The Township Committee has adopted a $21.07 million budget to fund the operation of Hazlet during 2019. Mayor Scott Aagre, Deputy Mayor Michael Glackin, Committeeman Michael Sachs, Committeeman James McKay and Committeeman Tara Corcoran-Clark voted to adopt this year’s spending plan during a recent meeting. No member of the governing body commented on…
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Hazlet Township Committee introduces $21 million budget for 2019
HAZLET – The Hazlet Township Committee has introduced a $21.07 million budget to fund the operation of the municipality during 2019. During a meeting of the Township Committee on March 19, Mayor Scott Aagre, Deputy Mayor Michael Glackin, Committeeman Michael Sachs, Committeeman James McKay and Committeeman Tara Corcoran-Clark voted to introduce this year’s spending plan.…
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Hazlet residents express outrage with township’s affordable housing plan
HAZLET – Residents in Hazlet are continuing to state their apprehension regarding the municipality’s third round affordable housing obligation and how that state mandate will be fulfilled. On March 5, Township Committee members adopted an ordinance that rezones property at 727 Route 36 and creates an affordable housing zoning district. Highview Homes LLC has proposed…
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Aagre to serve fifth term as Hazlet mayor
HAZLET – Republican Township Committeeman Scott Aagre will serve as Hazlet’s mayor in 2019 and Republican Township Committeeman Michael Glackin will serve as deputy mayor. Aagre and Glackin were unanimously elected to those positions by their fellow members of the Hazlet Township Committee during the 2019 reorganization meeting on Jan. 1 at the municipal building. Aagre has…
