Tag: Milltown Borough Council
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Milltown officials lower expected tax rate hike
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer MILLTOWN — Borough officials have found themselves stuck in a bind as they review the 2017 budget numbers. Denise Biancamano, chief financial officer, said the proposed 2017 municipal budget that totals $9.35 million carries a proposed 2.9 cent tax rate increase. This translates to an increase of $46.32 on the…
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Middlesex County candidates file for June 6 primary
The following candidates have filed petitions to run in the primary election on June 6: Jamesburg Borough Council: two three-year terms – uncontested race between Democrat incumbents Coleen Rutsky and Daria Ludas. Milltown Borough Council: two three-year terms – uncontested race between Democrats Phil Zambrana and Trina Jensen Mehr and Republicans Stacy D. Sullivan and incumbent Ronald Dixon.…
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Milltown appoints new police chief, three sergeants
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer MILLTOWN — The swearing in ceremonies for a new police chief and three sergeants essentially marks a new era for the Milltown Police Department. Last year, the department saw the retirement of Chief Raymond Geipel after 27 years of service. On March 20, Brian Knelle, who had been serving as acting police…
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Milltown plans consolidation of municipal departments
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer MILLTOWN — With the relocation of the electric substation completed, another major project — moving the borough Public Works/Utilities departments and Fire Department into one central location — is on the horizon. The new complex will be located at 50 Washington Ave., the former Susan Hutton site. “Working in cooperation with…
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More than 100 trees planned for county land in Milltown
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer MILLTOWN — Some 108 trees will be distributed on Middlesex County land behind the Ice Cream Depot, next to the new substation on Washington Avenue, as part of the landscaping requirements of a Green Acres project for the site. Borough Engineer Michael McClelland said that the types of trees discussed…
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Milltown officials approve funds to repaint water storage tank
MILLTOWN — The painting of the borough’s water storage tank was a project that had been kicked down the road for about seven years. Not anymore. The Borough Council voted in favor of a bond ordinance last month that will provide for rehabilitation of the water storage tank and appropriate $1,450,000 for the much-needed work.…
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Milltown officials considering how to use surplus funds
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer MILLTOWN — Borough officials are discussing what to do with funds left over from the construction of the new electric substation. A request has been made by the Environmental Commission to plant 108 trees on the county land that is located behind the Ice Cream Depot, next to the new…
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Milltown officials stress lead concerns are minimal
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer MILLTOWN — Residents are encouraged to flush their faucets for at least one minute as Milltown officials continue to work on rectifying the outcome of the lead and copper samples that were taken from 20 homes during the summer as part of the voluntary New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Lead…
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Milltown council-elects pledge better community relations
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer MILLTOWN — An incumbent and a newcomer grabbed the two available seats on the Milltown Borough Council in the election on Nov. 8. Republican incumbent Doriann Kerber, who will serve her second term, collected 1,921 votes. Her running mate, Richard J. Revolinsky, gained the most votes with 2,087; he will…
