Tag: municipal government
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Monmouth County reps will provide details about regional traffic study in Allentown
ALLENTOWN – A meeting that will allow Monmouth County representatives to explain the details of a traffic study being conducted in Allentown has been scheduled for Oct. 2. Moving Mindfully: MonmouthMercer will focus on regional traffic issues, Mayor Greg Westfall said. He said the county will be conducting focus groups regarding this issue of importance…
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Middletown residents oppose concept plan for athletic fields at Stevenson Park
Some Middletown residents who live near Stevenson Park are expressing their displeasure with a preliminary concept plan suggested by township officials that calls for the possible development of up to nine athletic fields at the park. Residents who said development would disrupt their quality of life are opposing what municipal officials have called a multi-phase…
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Illness claims life of long-serving Millstone Township committeeman
Millstone Township residents and public officials are mourning the loss of a longtime member of the Township Committee who served the town for more than a decade. Robert Kinsey, 58, died on Sept. 19 after a lengthy illness. Kinsey’s death was announced by committee members at a meeting held that evening. On Aug. 16, citing…
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Upper Freehold adopts plan for response to cybersecurity incidents
UPPER FREEHOLD – In preparation for cybersecurity incidents that target the municipality, the Township Committee has adopted a response plan. On Sept. 6, officials in Upper Freehold Township adopted a municipal security response plan for cybersecurity incidents. According to a resolution, the township did not have a formal written security response plan for cybersecurity incidents…
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Borough seeks second driveway at Red Bank Primary School
RED BANK – Municipal officials have introduced an ordinance that would, if adopted, provide for the acquisition of two easements on property owned by the Red Bank Borough Public Schools Board of Education. Obtaining the easements at the Red Bank Primary School, which is located at 222 River St., would allow for the construction of…
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Millstone officials award contracts for purchase of equipment, vehicles
MILLSTONE – The Township Committee has awarded a $106,898 contract to Groff Tractor, Manalapan, for the acquisition of a loader backhoe and related accessories. Committee members took the action on Sept. 19. Groff Tractor will supply a 2018 CASE 580 Super N, 4WD loader backhoe and accessories. The local company was the only contractor to…
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Eatontown council to reappropriate funds for capital improvements
EATONTOWN – Borough Council members have introduced an ordinance that would, if adopted, reappropriate $1.12 million from previous bond issues and direct the funds to be used for capital improvements in Eatontown. A public hearing on the ordinance has been scheduled for Oct. 10. At that time, members of the public may comment on the…
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Ferro joins Township Committee in Millstone Township
MILLSTONE – Al Ferro is the newest member of the Township Committee in Millstone Township. Ferro was one of three residents recommended for the appointment by the local Republican Party following the resignation of Bob Kinsey, who had served on the committee since 2005. Kinsey resigned from the committee in August and died on Sept.…
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Engineering firm hired to design East Main Street crosswalk in Freehold Borough
FREEHOLD – Municipal officials are moving forward with a plan to establish a mid-block crosswalk on East Main Street. East Main Street is also known as Route 79, a state highway. Freehold Borough officials have previously said a new marked crosswalk would be established on East Main Street between South and Sheriff streets. State law…
