Tag: Politics
Atlantic Highlands Council Holds Office Hours For Residents
It has been two weeks since the Atlantic Highlands Borough Council began a new accessibility program for residents called “Council Office Hours.”
Red Bank Public Utilities Chief Ousted; Council Discusses Early Voting Expenses
The borough council unanimously adopted a resolution authorizing a separation agreement with Clifford Keen, director of public utilities, at its meeting Jan. 11. The council did not discuss the reason for the separation agreement or details of Keen’s replacement.
New Year Marks Changes on Red Bank Borough Council
The council chamber was full for the annual reorganization meeting Jan. 4, as the borough nears a transition to a nonpartisan form of government.
Republicans Establish Stronghold at Holmdel Reorg Meeting
In a show of strength at the annual reorganization meeting Jan. 3 at the township’s municipal complex, several members of the county GOP were on hand to witness the swearing-in of Domenico “DJ” Luccarelli as mayor and Rocco Impreveduto as deputy mayor, along with recently elected committee members Brian Foster and Kimberly LaMountain.
Perry Appointed Middletown Mayor for Fifth Consecutive Term
At the township’s annual reorganization meeting Jan. 1, Tony Perry was reappointed to serve for the fifth consecutive year as mayor.
Colasurdo and Cusack Take the Reins in Atlantic Highlands
Vito Colasurdo suppressed his personal pain behind a triumphant smile during the borough’s Jan. 1 reorganization meeting, when he and councilwoman Eileen Cusack were sworn into office by U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone Jr.
At County And Federal Levels, Status Quo Prevails
With the ease of mail-in and early in-person voting, Monmouth County residents made their voices heard in the 2022 election. According to Christine Giordano Hanlon, Monmouth County Clerk, “Monmouth County once again led the way with the highest early in person voting turnout out of all 21 counties in the State of New Jersey.”
Republicans Unseat Dem Incumbents for Fair Haven Council
It was a Republican sweep in Fair Haven as Mayor Josh Halpern held his seat and challengers Kristen Hoey and Andrew LaBarbera upset incumbent Democrats Meghan Chrisner-Keefe and Michael McCue for borough council.
Atlantic Highlands Democrat Challengers Unseat Longtime GOP Incumbents
A crowd of about 30 Democrats met at Kevin Smith’s SMODCastle (formerly the Atlantic Cinema) on First Avenue for an election night watch party, just before the polls closed Tuesday evening.
Red Bank Votes for New Form Of Government
Residents delivered a historic verdict at the polls Nov. 8, voting to approve a referendum that will end the century-old borough form of government.
