Tag: Borough Council
Farmers Market in the Works for Fair Haven
Two big changes may be coming to the borough this year to improve residents’ quality of life.
Red Bank Leadership Accused of Political Patronage
Memone Crystian, former chairperson of the Red Bank Housing Authority (RBHA), has accused Mayor Billy Portman and Deputy Mayor Kate Triggiano of using “political allegiance” to appoint two members to the commission.
Eulner Takes the Reins in Shrewsbury
On a stormy evening, just as Gov. Phil Murphy announced a state of emergency in anticipation of heavy rains, severe flooding and high winds, former Assembly member Kim Eulner was named mayor of Shrewsbury at the borough council’s regular meeting. She is the 20th mayor and only the third woman to lead the borough in its history.
Murphy Appears to Win Atlantic Highlands Mayoral Race
The Atlantic Highlands Republicans held an election night vigil at the law office of Wendy Crowther on First Avenue, hosting a crowd of about 25 supporters, family members and friends who came to stand by their candidates – James Murphy for mayor, and Ellen O’Dwyer-Woods and Arthur “Vinnie” Whitehead for borough council.
Atlantic Highlands Says Farewell to Beloved Mayor
The opening of the Atlantic Highlands Planning Board special meeting Sept. 19 became a somber affair as council member Brian Dougherty announced the passing of Atlantic Highlands’ first woman mayor, Helen Marchetti, at 98 years of age. There was a moment of silence.
Red Bank Cracks Down on Graffiti With Stricter Ordinance
Thinking about expressing your creativity on the streets of Red Bank? The borough council says don’t do it.
Shrewsbury Council Member in the Race for Newly Acquired Seat
Jim Daly was appointed by the Shrewsbury Borough Council to serve the remainder of former council member Jackie Woehnker’s term. He will run for reelection in November. Courtesy Shrewsbury Borough
Sea Bright: One Officer Commended, Another Arrested
At the most recent borough council meeting Mayor Brian P. Kelly and council members acknowledged the heroic actions of Sea Bright Patrolman Sean Marelli, also a member of Sea Bright Fire and Rescue.
Tough Issues Continue to Test Red Bank Borough Council
Red Bank Borough has accomplished many things this year, including creating a budget with a zero percent increase in the municipal...
Two Residents Will Challenge Incumbents in Municipal Election
Two borough residents have filed letters of intent with the Red Bank Democratic Party to run for borough council against two sitting council members who bypassed the party process. They filed petitions directly with the borough clerk seeking nomination from the county dems.