Tag: Middletown
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JCP&L power line proposal has moved on to the courts
By VASHTI HARRIS Staff Writer Monmouth County residents have spoken and now the controversial giant electrical proposal by Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L) has entered the courtroom. The project, which JCP&L has entitled the Monmouth County Reliability Project (MCRP), is now in the stage of evidentiary hearings that have begun on April 4 and will continue…
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Two incumbents seek reelection in Middletown
By VASHTI HARRIS Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN–Two incumbents and a democratic candidate will be running for township committee seats for upcoming primary elections. Anthony P. Fiore, a township Committeeman and incumbent republican candidate, has filed for reelection for his current committee seat for the November ballot. The incumbent republican candidate and current Deputy Mayor, Stephanie C. Murray, has…
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Eagles still juggling lineup as baseball opener approaches
By Wayne Witkowski It’s anyone’s guess, including coach Ryan Spillane, who will be in the starting lineup and where they’ll be playing in the field when Middletown High School South’s baseball team opens its season at home April 1 at 10 a.m. against Middletown High School North. Even pitching is something that may be accomplished…
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Public urged to question purpose of hearing on energy project
On March 29, thousands of residents and local elected officials from Monmouth County will converge upon the Collins Arena at Brookdale to speak against the proposed Monmouth County Reliability Project as proposed by FirstEnergy and its subsidiary JCP&L. This additional hearing called for by Office of Administrative Law Judge Gail Cookson follows a meeting held…
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Lions to lean on pitchers early in baseball season
By Wayne Witkowski Middletown High School North’s baseball team showed signs last season of its young program coming of age. Now it’s ready for a breakout season. That is, if Mike Mercier can overcome early-season arm troubles. “We have pitching, great chemistry and a lot of leadership and varsity experience. Now, we have to play…
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Tort reform needed to combat frivolous lawsuits
Whenever the drivers of New Jersey’s highest in the nation property taxes are debated, the finger is rarely pointed at frivolous or meritless lawsuits. These destructive lawsuits are an unfortunate part of municipal life that has the ability to negatively impact the local budget in a number of ways. The township has to deal with a…
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Former Middletown committeeman announces intentions to run for state senate
By JESSICA HARDING Staff Writer Sean Byrnes, a former Middletown Township Committeeman, proclaimed his candidacy for the state senate in the 13th Legislative District today, March 7. The 13th Legislative District serves Monmouth County. From 2008 to 2011, Byrnes held a position on the Middletown Township Committee. He also formerly served as a municipal prosecutor,…
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‘Trash to Treasures Sale’ slated at Middletown Public Library
The Friends of the Library will sponsor the second annual “Trash to Treasures Sale” at The Middletown Public Library, 55 New Monmouth Rd., Middletown, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on March 18. Shop for attic treasures and collectibles. Vendor tables are selling now for $30 and can be reserved at the library’s Reference Desk. Admission is free.
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New Jersey Makers Day scheduled at Middletown Public Library
The Third Annual New Jersey Makers Day will be held from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. on March 25 at Middletown Public Library, 55 New Monmouth Rd., Middletown. A statewide single-day event that celebrates, promotes, and introduces the Maker culture to all will feature science experiments, robotics, sewing, art, LEGOs, and more. Discover the values associated with…
