Tag: Tinton Falls
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JCP&L completes upgrades to more than 80 major circuits
Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L) completed upgrades on more than 80 major circuits in 2017 to help enhance service reliability to approximately 175,000 customers in about 150 communities in northern and central New Jersey. The $4.7 million program included installing 750 new pieces of high tech equipment to help pinpoint problem areas and restore…
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Tinton Falls donates land for housing to help veterans
The Borough of Tinton Falls Council, in an effort to help provide housing for homeless veterans, donated land to the non-profit organization “Soldier On.” “Soldier On is a provider of shelter beds and treatment for homeless veterans that has also grown into becoming a part of the solution to ending homelessness by building ownership units…
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Red Cross to hold blood drive Dec. 21
The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 1-6 p.m. Dec. 21 at the Red Cross Jersey Coast Chapter, 1540 W. Park Ave., Tinton Falls. All who come to give blood or platelets will receive a long-sleeved Red Cross t-shirt, while supplies last. Make an appointment by downloading the free Red Cross Blood…
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Tinton Falls resident seek answers for closed library from council
TINTON FALLS Residents vocalized their questions and concerns to the Borough Council regarding the closing of Tinton Falls Public Library. Since mold was discovered in the Tinton Falls Public Library’s trailer area in one office space and basement, the library has been closed since Aug. 16, according to Borough Interim Administrator Elizabeth Perez. More than…
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Tinton Falls elects 93 year-old mayoral candidate
TINTON FALLS World War II veteran Vito Perillo, 93, defeated Mayor Gerald Turning in this year’s mayoral election. Perillo won 52.84 percent of the votes, winning 2,611. Turning won 46.77 percent of the votes, winning 2,311, according to the Monmouth County Clerk’s website. Having been a resident since 1960, Perillo said he is a member…
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Navy halts plan to let civilians live in Earle housing
The U.S. Navy has abandoned a plan that would have permitted civilians to live in housing on Naval Weapons Station Earle in Monmouth County. Congressman Chris Smith (R-NJ) announced that after nearly a year of negotiations with high-ranking officials of the U.S. Navy, the Pentagon has cancelled plans to open housing on NWS Earle to…
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Tinton Falls approves referendum to improve schools
TINTON FALLS In a 909-334 vote, residents approved a $32.5 million bond referendum to fund improvements to the borough’s schools. The borough school district is seeking to make various improvements at Mahala F. Atchison School, Swimming River School, and Tinton Falls Middle School, according to information provided by the school district. The referendum was approved…
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Fort Monmouth board enters agreement to redevelop fortress
OCEANPORT The Board of Fort Monmouth Economic Revitalization (FMERA) voted to sell and ultimately redevelop approximately 36 acres on the Fort in Tinton Falls. The acreage, known as Parcel F-1, is situated near the Garden State Parkway, however dilapidated existing buildings on the property have been a significant impediment to its sale. The approved plan…
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Grant for turf field in Tinton Falls put on hold
After concerns were raised about applying for a grant to install synthetic turf at Hockhockson Park, the Tinton Falls Borough Council voted to table the resolution to apply for funds. The borough is seeking a grant for $250,000, with a 50 percent match, for a baseball/softball field. The borough would be responsible to pay the…
