Tag: Tinton Falls

Two municipalities and two school districts in the Two River area are among the 246 towns and school districts across New Jersey that received state Local Recreation Improvement grants from the Department of Community Affairs (DCA).

TINTON FALLS – In a move to modernize municipal infrastructure while maintaining fiscal discipline, Tinton Falls has unveiled a nearly $9.15 million capital improvement plan for 2025 that promises to transform the borough’s roads, parks and utility systems.

TINTON FALLS – Borough officials presented a 2025 municipal budget of just over $31 million that decreases the municipal tax rate by 2.12% while preserving the services residents have come to expect.

TINTON FALLS – Daisy, the 1-year-old Chihuahua who slipped out of a house and went missing for five days, was reunited with her owner last Friday night.

If you are looking for a refreshing change of pace from the seemingly endless number of Italian, Mexican and Greek restaurants in the area, The Golden Horn, on Route 66 in Tinton Falls, is a great alternative.

TINTON FALLS – Residents upset last year about foul odors wafting into their homes from the county landfill are now thanking borough and county officials for significantly reducing the stench. However, some say they are still hoping the landfill may one day be capped and retired.

MONMOUTH COUNTY – Spotting a film star or production crew in your town or a neighbor’s backyard may no longer be an unusual sight. From Steven Spielberg to Robert DeNiro, Adam Sandler to Timothée Chalamet, celebrities are all around the Two River area as filming has gained momentum in New Jersey.

TINTON FALLS – Council President Risa Clay has been selected to lead the borough as interim mayor, succeeding Mayor Vito Perillo, who passed away at age 100 after serving multiple terms.

RED BANK – As the national debate intensifies over a federal budget eyeing Medicaid cuts, millions face the threat of losing essential health care coverage, a concern already evident at nonprofit care centers in Monmouth County, including the Red Bank-based Parker Family Health Center and The Arc of Monmouth in Tinton Falls.

TINTON FALLS – Vito Perillo, the two-term mayor of Tinton Falls – believed to be the oldest mayor in the United States – died Feb. 22 at the age of 100. A World War II veteran, electronics engineer and then a public servant in his 90s, Perillo’s story was one of resilience and dedication to community service.