Tag: Oceanport
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Election overview
The following local races will take place on Election Day, Nov. 8: Fair Haven – Democrats Christopher Rodriquez and Shervyn vonHoerl vs. Republicans Jonathan Peters and Rowland Wilhelm Jr. Full term, vote for two; Little Silver – Republicans Donald Galante and Corinne Thygeson are running unopposed for two full-term seats; Oceanport – Republicans Joseph Irace…
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Board of Education election overview for the Hub
The following local school board races will be held on Election Day, Nov. 8: Fair Haven – Carol Lang, Sheri D’Angelo, Ellen Iovino, Karen Rodriguez and Marisa Coar are running for three full terms. Fair Haven Borough representative to the Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School Board of Education – Michael Goione is running for…
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State makes final push for sports betting
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer OCEANPORT — The state is hoping to draw up a miracle play in its multi-year pursuit of legalized sports betting. In what may be their last legal chance to do so, the state had filed a petition with the U.S. Supreme Court to hear the case as the state continues…
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Oceanport, Shrewsbury agree to extension on use of court
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer OCEANPORT — As the borough continues to search for a new home, the Borough Council has agreed to extend an agreement to use the Shrewsbury Borough Court. Borough Administrator Raymond Poerio said that Oceanport and Shrewsbury have agreed on a two-year extension on the arrangement, made after the borough’s facility…
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Oceanport police chief to retire
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer OCEANPORT — After serving as a police officer for 20 years, the last three as chief, Daniel Barcus has opted to call it a career. The council announced the retirement, effective Nov. 30, during the Sept. 15 Borough Council meeting, with Mayor Jay Coffee declaring Sept. 15 to be “Chief…
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Development moving forward on fort parcels in Oceanport
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer FORT MONMOUTH — The Oceanport section of Fort Monmouth may soon have an entertainment and retail hub that could include a coffee roaster and brewery as its centerpiece. Last month, the Fort Monmouth Economic Revitalization Authority (FMERA) entered into a purchase agreement with AP Development Partners for the 4.2-acre parcel…
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Jockey injured at Monmouth Park
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer OCEANPORT — Spectators held their collective breaths after a jockey was rushed to the hospital after being thrown from his horse during a Labor Day race. Jockey Laurent Beaucamp was injured during a Sept. 5 race, and Oceanport Councilman Joseph Irace said the scene was scary. “A 3,000-pound animal goes…
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County officials concerned over Monmouth Park
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer OCEANPORT — Monmouth County and Oceanport officials are hoping to secure a larger piece of the gambling pie for Monmouth Park. Monmouth County Freeholder Thomas Arnone said during the Aug. 18 Borough Council meeting that the Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders needs to take a bigger role in assisting…
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County introduces bond to help redevelop Fort Monmouth
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer FORT MONMOUTH — The Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders is just one vote away from becoming larger players in the future development of Fort Monmouth. During the Aug. 11 Freeholders meeting, the board introduced a $35 million bond that, if adopted during the Aug. 24 meeting, would fund the…
