Tag: municipal government
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Princeton officials awaiting police report on case involving computers
Princeton police will provide town Administrator Marc D. Dashield with a report of their investigation into claims that town-owned computers were disposed of improperly, in a case that saw the municipality’s chief information officer and a now former employee put on paid leave. Dashield said on Sept. 17 that he expected a report sometime either…
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Summit offers officials a chance to examine better ways to serve public
Municipal leaders and department heads in New Jersey are brainstorming new strategies that could help to better serve local communities. On Sept. 15, Red Bank served as the host when public officials from more than 27 communities – including Matawan, Atlantic Highlands and Tinton Falls – gathered at the Red Bank Middle School for a…
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South River council reintroduces alarm ordinance with stricter fees
SOUTH RIVER – In an attempt to reduce the number of false alarms in the community, the Borough Council has reintroduced an ordinance that would, if adopted, increase the penalty for false alarms. The ordinance was initially adopted on April 10, however, the council is seeking to amend the ordinance to change some of the…
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Gas company offers testimony on need for new infrastructure in Holmdel
A representative of New Jersey Natural Gas informed the Holmdel Zoning Board of Adjustment that a new regulator station needs to be built in the municipality to more effectively serve customers. Testimony on NJNG’s plan to build a regulator station at 970 Holmdel Road was presented at the zoning board’s Sept. 12 meeting in the…
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Holmdel officials terminate cleaning service, hire new company
HOLMDEL – Township Committee members in Holmdel have terminated the company that was cleaning several municipal facilities after officials determined the firm’s employees were not performing routine maintenance tasks in an adequate manner. On Sept. 11, members of the governing body unanimously voted to terminate BBC Cleaning Corporation. The company was reportedly not carrying out…
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Red Bank continues discussion on medical marijuana
RED BANK – Municipal officials have introduced an ordinance that would, if adopted, permit the operation of an alternative treatment center in designated areas of Red Bank that authorize retail uses. There are currently no plans or authorization from the state to open or operate such a facility – a center that specializes in the…
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Jackson council members remember terror attacks on Sept. 11 anniversary
JACKSON – Township Council members paused from conducting regular business during their meeting on Sept. 11 to recall the terrorist attacks that took place in the United States 17 years to the day earlier. Council President Ken Bressi said, “What happened 17 years ago, most of us were here for that. That moment affected the…
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Jackson council rejects bids for two projects
JACKSON – The Jackson Township Council has rejected all bids in regard to two proposed roof restoration projects. On Sept. 11, council members voted unanimously to reject all bids received for the following projects: Roof Restoration – Mechanic Shop and Roof Restoration- Justice Complex. For the Roof Restoration – Mechanic Shop project, the following bids…
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Jackson adopts bond ordinances for capital improvements
JACKSON – The Jackson Township Council has adopted two bond ordinances providing for capital improvements throughout the municipality. Council President Ken Bressi, Vice President Rob Nixon and council members Barry Calogero, Scott Martin and Ann Updegrave voted to adopt the ordinances at the Sept. 11 meeting. The first bond ordinance provides for capital improvements and…
