Tag: Monroe Township Council
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Attorney sworn in to fill unexpired council-at-large seat in Monroe
MONROE – Newly appointed Councilman-at-Large Terence “Terry” Van Dzura, who fills the seat vacated by Stephen Dalina, pledges to listen to township residents while making decisions in the best interest of the township. Van Dzura was sworn in during the Monroe Township Council’s regular meeting on Feb. 1. “We may not always agree, but I…
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Long-time councilman selected as interim mayor in Monroe
MONROE – Long-time councilman Stephen Dalina has been selected as interim mayor until a special election is held in November. The Township Council unanimously selected Dalina during a special meeting via Zoom on Jan. 20. He was sworn in with his wife Susan and two sons by his side. The Monroe Democratic Committee submitted three…
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Monroe mayor remembered as ‘tireless’ and at times ‘feisty’ advocate for his constituents
MONROE – With the passing of Mayor Gerald Tamburro, the Monroe Township Council is in the process of appointing an interim mayor to serve until a special election is held in November. Council President Miriam Cohen, by state law, assumes the role of acting mayor during the process of filling the mayor vacancy. The council…
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Monroe to begin master plan review in early 2021 with full public engagement
MONROE – Township officials are planning to thoroughly review Monroe’s master plan, which will give the township an opportunity to explore ways to control development, invest in traffic improvements and gain momentum toward the township’s goal of preserving 50% of open space in the township. With the review, the Township Council has approved a resolution…
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Monroe will seek public input during re-examination of municipal master plan
MONROE – The community will have an opportunity to have a voice in the future of the township through a public review of the municipal master plan. Mayor Gerald W. Tamburro announced at the Planning Board meeting on Feb. 27 that the township will re-open the master plan this summer and will launch a full…
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Monroe government reorganizes with two women leading the council for the first time
MONROE – The Monroe Township Council reorganized with two women leading the council for the first time in the township’s history. Councilwoman Miriam S. Cohen was nominated to serve as council president and Councilwoman Elizabeth “Betty” Schneider was nominated to serve as council vice president at the reorganization meeting on Jan. 1 held at the…
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Food pantry in Monroe stocked for holiday season through Sewa Diwali effort
MONROE – The food pantry in Monroe was stocked with non-perishable goods for the holiday season in November and December in part through Sewa Diwali, a collaborative community effort among Hindu and Indian organizations. For two years in a row, volunteers, including 100 students in middle school and high school, reached out to 1,500 families…
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Monroe Hanukkah celebration calls for peace
MONROE – The tragic events in Jersey City more than a week ago were heavy on the minds and hearts as a crowd gathered to witness the lighting of the largest menorah in New Jersey on the first day of the Hanukkah Festival of Lights celebration at State Park on Perrineville Road, corner of Prospect…
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Democrats hold onto council-at-large seats in Monroe
MONROE – Democratic incumbents held onto the council-at-large seats in Monroe during the November election. Councilman Stephen Dalina, who will serve his third term, earned the most votes with 6,962/26% and Councilwoman Miriam S. Cohen, who will serve her second term, registered 6,937 votes/26%. Republican challengers seeking their first terms included former Councilman David Rothman,…