Tag: Shrewsbury
Shrewsbury Cancels Courtesy Busing, Irking Some Parents
Schools opened this week, but some students in Shrewsbury had to find their own transportation. In what a few parents called a “shocking” decision, the Shrewsbury Borough School District will not offer courtesy busing or aid-in-lieu payments to non-public school students for the 2023-24 school year.
Shrewsbury Residents’ ‘Big Battle in a Small Town’ Isn’t Over Yet...
After months of opposition from residents, the Shrewsbury Land Use Board denied the Martelli Development Group’s application to replace an existing residence with a commercial building in the borough’s historic district.
Shrewsbury and Navesink Rivers Dredging Project Begins
Much to the relief of the coastal fishing and recreational communities, long-awaited dredging along the Shrewsbury and Navesink rivers has commenced. U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone Jr. (D-6) announced the start of the project during a conference held at Veterans Memorial Park July 25 and livestreamed on social media.
Shrewsbury Residents Persist Against Proposed Office in Historic Downtown
Not convinced by the professional planner’s testimony, residents continued to argue against Martelli Development Group’s bifurcated application for a land use variance to replace an existing house with an office building in historic downtown Shrewsbury.
Shrewsbury Seniors Continue Opposition to Commercial Use Variance in Historic Area
The developer made an enticing offer, but residents aren’t biting.
Uncle Giuseppe’s Specialty Store To Open in Tinton Falls
Uncle Giuseppe’s Marketplace is all set to open its first location in Monmouth County next month, on Shrewsbury Avenue in Tinton Falls.
On 100th Birthday, Reflections of a Life Well-Lived
Lucille Brothers has lived many lives and done many things in her first 100 years.
Residents Oppose Commercial Use Variance in Shrewsbury’s Historic District
Impassioned residents – many from a nearby active adult community – were up in arms against a developer’s proposal to replace an existing residential property with a corporate office in the borough’s historic district.
Dolls: Capturing the Hearts of Kids for Centuries
Hard to imagine a child’s toy chest without a doll. The favorite toy that sparks imagination, nurturing skills and more for both girls and boys has certainly evolved over the years.
Shrewsbury Borough: Embracing Family Values And Creating Bridges
Shrewsbury Borough’s municipal government is comprised of a mayor and borough council. The mayor is directly elected by voters to a four-year term while six council members are elected to serve three-year terms on a staggered basis, with two seats coming up for election each year in a three-year cycle. This year three seats are up for grabs; two full-term seats and a one-year unexpired term seat.
