Tag: Manalapan Environmental Commission
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Environmental commission chair details panel’s achievements in 2022
MANALAPAN — During the Dec. 14 meeting of the Township Committee, Jenine Tankoos, the chairwoman of the Manalapan Environmental Commission, presented municipal officials with the panel’s annual report detailing its busy year in the community. Tankoos said that during 2022, 10 public meetings were held; one new member was appointed to the panel; 12 applications…
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Manalapan Environmental Commission to host plant sale June 4
MANALAPAN — The Manalapan Environmental Commission will hold a Native Plant Sale on June 4 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (rain or shine) at the Manalapan Recreation Center, 520 Route 522, under the Dreyer Pavilion and at the Eco Patio. Mayor Susan Cohen said, “We are excited to offer this event in June when…
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News Transcript News Briefs, May 25
Manalapan municipal officials and residents will gather at the corner of Nottingham and Blenheim roads in the Holiday Park development at 10 a.m. May 27 to honor Navy Seaman Kyle Mullen with a street dedication ceremony. Nottingham Road will be dedicated in honor of Mullen, a native of Manalapan and a graduate of Manalapan High…
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Manalapan Environmental Commission reports 2021 achievements
MANALAPAN – Despite the coronavirus pandemic that caused the cancellation of many public activities and events during 2021, the volunteer members of the Manalapan Environmental Commission were able to complete many tasks that were aimed at improving the community. The commission’s chairwoman, Jenine Tankoos, recently detailed the commission’s accomplishments during 2021. In a report she…
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Plant sale in Manalapan will help save monarch butterflies
MANALAPAN – The Manalapan Environmental Commission will hold a native plant sale on Sept. 18 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (rain or shine) at the Manalapan Recreation Center, 520 Route 522, Manalapan, under the Dreyer pavilion and Eco Patio. Credit cards will be accepted. The sale will feature plants to rebuild habitat for the…
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Students paint murals at Manalapan Recreation Center
MANALAPAN – The Manalapan Environmental Commission recently partnered with the Manalapan High School Environmental Club, Students Against Violation of the Earth (SAVE), to paint murals on several structures at the Manalapan Recreation Center. The murals have nature themes and cover structures that surround two demonstration gardens that were previously planted by the commission. Mayor Susan…
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Volunteers keep working to improve town’s environment
By Mark Rosman Staff Writer MANALAPAN – Keeping the township’s environment clean and green will continue to be the top priority for the members of the Manalapan Environmental Commission as a new year of service to the community begins. The members of the commission are volunteers who work to raise environmental awareness among people of…
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Environmental commission members weigh crematorium plan
By Mark Rosman Staff Writer MANALAPAN – Members of the Manalapan Environmental Commission are reviewing the information that has been presented about a proposed crematorium as they prepare to issue non-binding recommendations to the Manalapan Planning Board. The commission’s recommendations may be issued in about a month, according to the panel. Planning Board members may…
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Environmental commission hears details about crematorium
By Mark Rosman Staff Writer MANALAPAN – Residents who addressed the Manalapan Environmental Commission at its June 13 meeting made it clear they are concerned about the Old Tennent Cemetery Association’s proposal to construct a crematorium on its Tennent Road property. Professionals retained by the association testified before the commission as part of an ongoing…
