Tag: municipal government
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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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Allentown expands membership on Economic Development Commission
ALLENTOWN – The Allentown Borough Council has adopted an ordinance that will increase the number of people who may serve on the town’s Economic Development Commission (EDC). The ordinance was introduced by the council on July 10 and adopted on Aug. 14 in a unanimous vote by members of the governing body. The ordinance will…
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Jackson requires church to carry insurance at building leased from township
JACKSON – The Township Council has adopted an ordinance amending Jackson’s lease agreement with the Cornerstone Presbyterian Church. Council President Ken Bressi, Vice President Rob Nixon and Councilman Scott Martin voted to adopt the ordinance at the governing body’s Aug. 14 meeting. Councilwoman Ann Updegrave and Councilman Barry Calogero were absent. Jackson owns the building…
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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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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…
