Tag: municipal government
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Freehold Township officials authorize purchase of vehicles
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – The purchase of nine vehicles at a total cost of $255,597 has been authorized by the Township Committee in Freehold Township. On Aug. 15, committee members authorized a contract with Beyer of Morristown for the purchase of six 2019 Jeep Cherokee Latitude 4x4s and one 2018 Ram 2500 Tradesman 4×4 Crew Cab.…
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Manalapan ordinance will permit affordable housing on Woodward Road
MANALAPAN – The Township Committee has adopted an ordinance that establishes a Special Economic Development/Affordable Housing (SED/AH) overlay zone on property at the corner of Route 33 west and Woodward Road. The adoption of the ordinance paves the way for a developer to propose multiple uses on the property, including affordable housing. The ordinance was…
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Upper Freehold adds revenue to budget
UPPER FREEHOLD – The Township Committee is requesting approval from the state to insert special items of revenue into Upper Freehold Township’s 2018 municipal budget. In April, municipal officials adopted a $5.76 million budget to fund the operation of the municipality during 2018. Following the adoption of a budget, the township may receive additional revenues…
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Keyport council sanctions investigation of borough’s vacant properties
Municipal officials in Keyport will undertake a study of more than 50 vacant properties in the borough that may eventually be determined to be in need of redevelopment. “These are derelict properties,” Borough Administrator Stephen Gallo said during the Aug. 21 meeting of the Borough Council. During that meeting, council members unanimously passed a resolution…
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Princeton IT employee resigns as investigation continues
A municipal employee in Princeton’s information technology (IT) department who was placed on paid administrative leave in July has quit his job, as Princeton police investigate the alleged improper disposal of government computers. Anthony Guevarez voluntarily resigned, effective Aug. 13, municipal administrator Marc D. Dashield said on Aug. 20. Dashield declined to say if Guevarez…
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Engineering firm places mold removal, cleanup at Tinton Falls library at $182K
An engineering firm that was hired by Tinton Falls has estimated that it will cost $182,000 to remove mold and make repairs at the building that houses the Tinton Falls Public Library. A report prepared by T&M Associates, Middletown, was placed on the borough’s website within the past two weeks. The library, which is located…
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Allentown master plan review draws questions from Upper Freehold mayor
Municipal officials in the neighboring communities of Allentown and Upper Freehold Township have opened a dialogue as Allentown has undertaken a review of its master plan. A master plan is the document that guides the growth and development of a municipality. In general, a town’s officials review and update their community’s master plan every eight…
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Jackson council seeks to amend lease with church, add provision for insurance
JACKSON – The public hearing on an ordinance that will, if adopted, amend Jackson’s lease agreement with the Cornerstone Presbyterian Church will be held on Aug. 14. Township Council members introduced the ordinance at the governing body’s July 24 meeting. Jackson owns the building that is known as the historic Harmony Church, 69 Harmony Road.…
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Township officials defend the sale of the transitional encampment
HOWELL – The Township Council has accepted a bid for a township-owned property off Route 9, Howell, which for the past three years has served as a home for individuals who are unable to make other living arrangements. On July 17, Councilman Bob Walsh, Councilwoman Evelyn O’Donnell, Councilwoman Pauline Smith and Deputy Mayor Robert Nicastro…