Tag: Monroe Township
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Monroe Township earns silver certification from Sustainable Jersey
Monroe Township’s efforts in implementing solutions for sustainability challenges has earned the township the silver certification from Sustainable Jersey. Township officials announced that Monroe was one of 81 municipalities that were selected by Sustainable Jersey to receive the silver certification in 2022. “Monroe Township has been at the forefront of municipal ‘Going Green’ initiatives for…
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Residents offer input, solutions in first public meeting to help alleviate truck traffic off US 130 and New Jersey Turnpike
Residents frustrated with truck traffic in southern Middlesex County voiced their concerns and suggested solutions in the first public meeting for a study that will determine strategies to manage the traffic in the area. “I am afraid to drive around here with these trucks,” one woman said. The county and the North Jersey Transportation Planning…
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Former board member, two newcomers secure coveted seats in contested race for Monroe school board
When January arrives former Monroe school board member Peter Tufano and newcomers Gail DiPane, and Carmen Alvarez will be sworn-in to serve their three-year terms as members of the Monroe Township Board of Education. The three candidates for the school board secured the votes needed in a contested race that featured six candidates for three…
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Tufano, DiPane, Alvarez ahead in Monroe school board general election race
With three, three-year terms up for grabs on the Monroe Township Board of Education, former school board member Peter Tufano, and newcomers Gail DiPane, and Carmen Alvarez lead in the race featuring six candidates for the open seats on the board. As of Nov. 10, Tufano has received 7,930 votes, DiPane follows with 7,212 votes,…
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Six candidates will vie for three available seats on Monroe Board of Education in November election
MONROE – With early voting coming to a close and Election Day arriving on Nov. 8, there are six candidates on the ballot seeking to earn one of the three, three-year terms available on the Monroe Township Board of Education. Monroe voters will determine who earns the three coveted seats on the school board among…
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Planning Board approves Master Plan to guide Monroe for the next 10 years
The Monroe Township Planning Board has adopted the township’s 2022 Master Plan – an outlook for the next 10 years – after more than a year of discussions and public input. Planning Board Chairman Marc Gaffrey, and members David Rothman, John Riggs, Karen Polidoro, Roslyn Brodsky, Kevin McGowan, Oruj Qureshi, Councilman Terence Van Dzura, and…
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Monroe Township to help residents with ANCHOR program applications
Monroe Township is offering assistance to any residents seeking to complete applications for the state’s Affordable NJ Communities for Homeowners and Renters, or ANCHOR property tax relief program. Mayor Stephen Dalina announced on Oct. 13, that the township is making assistance available for residents seeking help in completing their application forms by the Dec. 30…
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Monroe Township approves enforcement of state traffic laws in Renaissance at Monroe
MONROE – Monroe Township police officers will now be able to enforce state traffic laws in Renaissance at Monroe, an adult community, following the adoption of an ordinance amending township code. Council President Miriam Cohen, Council Vice President Terence Van Dzura, Ward 1 Councilwoman Elizabeth Schneider, Ward 2 Councilwoman Rupa Siegel, and Ward 3 Councilman…
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Redhawk Native American Arts Council educates with traditional dances, stories
MONROE – The Redhawk Native American Arts Council performed traditional dances and stories during an event in an effort to educate about Indigenous Americans. The event on Sept. 27, which was sponsored by the Middlesex County Office of Arts & History, took place at the Monroe Township Senior Center at 12 Halsey Reed Road. Redhawk Native…
