Tag: Tinton Falls
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Freeholders approve emergency contracts for work at reclamation center
The Monmouth County Board of Freeholders has approved a resolution awarding $2.6 million in emergency contracts for an odor control corrective action plan at the Monmouth County Reclamation Center, Tinton Falls. The resolution was passed during the freeholders’ meeting on Feb. 19 in Freehold Borough. Freeholder Director Thomas Arnone, Deputy Director Patrick Impreveduto, Freeholder Lillian…
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Regional health commission ends contract with county over odor complaints
TINTON FALLS – The Monmouth County Regional Health Commission has terminated an agreement with the Monmouth County Health Department after its commissioners said they were bombarded with complaints related to odors at the Monmouth County Reclamation Center. The commission is comprised of representatives from 20 municipalities in the county, including Red Bank, Tinton Falls, Rumson,…
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Tinton Falls administrator suggests actions to address odor at county landfill
TINTON FALLS – Municipal officials are continuing to press for corrective action after Monmouth County officials accepted blame for an odor that is coming from the Monmouth County Reclamation Center and impacting residents’ quality of life. The reclamation center, which accepts garbage from the county’s municipalities, is at 6000 Asbury Ave., Tinton Falls. “This (action…
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Tinton Falls officials vow to address feral cat situation
Municipal officials in Tinton Falls are seeking a “humane, yet smart” approach to addressing what some residents have called an intrusive feral cat colony near the southern end of town. Within the past month, residents expressed concern about unknown individuals who are feeding the feral cats. They said the felines defecate and come onto their…
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Goal of restoring Navesink River by 2020 may not happen
While restoring the Navesink River by 2020 may not be feasible, progress continues to be made toward the restoration of the contaminated waterway. On Jan. 31, Clean Ocean Action facilitated a “Rally For the Navesink” meeting at Bingham Hall in Rumson. The Navesink River is an estuary that is about eight miles long and is…
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Hazlet couple: Participants gain sense of satisfaction by repairing homes
One might assume the best part of owning a business is being one’s own boss. For Hazlet residents and business owners Bill and Gail Bechtoldt, that sentiment is true, but not because the couple enjoys taking spontaneous vacations or extended lunch breaks. Among the exquisite floral arrangements and whimsical vases at Koch Florist + Gifts,…
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Monmouth County official: Action will be taken on ‘hell of an odor’
NEPTUNE – A team effort is required of municipal, county and state officials to quickly eradicate the source of an overwhelming odor residents have said is coming from the Monmouth County Reclamation Center in Tinton Falls. “You have every right to be upset,” state Sen. Vin Gopal (D-Monmouth) said to a room full of residents…
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Tinton Falls officials wait for chance to seek funding for library repairs
Grant funding that is needed to help reopen the Tinton Falls Public Library remains on hold while municipal officials continue to discuss their options. The library, which closed in August of 2017 after mold was discovered, is housed in a building at 664 Tinton Ave. Tinton Falls officials reported that mold was discovered in a…
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‘Think Space, Not Studio’ at Sacred Simplicity Yoga Learning Center
Sacred Simplicity Yoga Learning Center, owned by Lisa Horan-Sockol, has opened at Monmouth Therapy Associates, 1 Executive Dr., Tinton Falls. The motto of Sacred Simplicity Yoga is “Live Your Life On And Off The Mat.” With a maximum of eight students in each class, Sacred Simplicity offers a mix of classes including Beginner Yoga, Yoga…
