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Phillipsburg Land Use Board Hears Requests for Variances from Homeowners
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ-The Phillipsburg Land Use Board Thursday entertained two cases brought about by homeowners needing modifications and construction on the buildings located on their parcels. Both cases were represented by Attorney Bill Edelston of Phillipsburg who specializes in municipal land use matters. The first case heard for completeness was from Heraldo Ruiz of Phillipsburg whose previous home located at 88 Heckman St. was raised by an electrical fire last January. Ruiz's intent is to construct a two-family home on the property where he will occupy the first floor and a family member will live on the second story. The project will receive nearly a dozen temporary waivers next month to fulfill construction and associated requirements. However, use and bulk variances also are needed before the project is fully approved by the board. The second case involved the owner of 186 Hagerty Ave. and was approved by the board by resolution to construct a first-floor addition to their home for reasons of convenience. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Organizations team up in Monroe County to end overdose deaths, spread awareness
MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — September 26 is recognized as Save a Life Day East. It’s a national initiative to end overdose deaths and spread awareness. One county in the Poconos is getting involved in the effort. On Thursday, several organizations teamed up in Monroe County to distribute free Narcan as a part of Save a […]
Phillipsburg Hires from Within, Tax Assessor to Fill Role as Business Manager
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ---Amongst just a tad of controversy and a 3-1-1 favorable vote, the town council Wednesday evening hired a new business administrator following the departure of Matthew Hall nearly a month ago. Current Phillipsburg Tax Assessor Craig Brotons was tapped by Mayor Randy Piazza, Jr. for the job at an annual salary of $45,000. According to the resolution, Brotons "possesses the requisite knowledge and skills to ably discharge the duties of the business administrator. He also knows the Phillipsburg market and its business development in addition to its organizational structure and personnel". In addition, Brotons also will continue...
Newton approves new HVAC for town hall, proposes e-bike regulations
NEWTON — The Town Council has approved a nearly $500,000 contract to replace the municipal building's heating and cooling system. At the council's meeting on Monday, the $487,885 bid of Iron Mountain Mechanical, Inc., of Columbia, was accepted and the council also approved a $100,000 supplemental appropriation to complete funding the project,...
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