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New Jersey’s $56.6 Billion Budget for FY 2025: Tax Hikes, Property Tax Relief, and Investments
Governor Phil Murphy signed the new $56.6 billion state budget for New Jersey, which includes a significant tax increase on large corporations and substantial funding for property tax relief, public schools, pensions, and community projects. Key Takeaways:. The budget introduces a 2.5% tax on large companies to fund NJ Transit,...
New Jersey needs law to control invasive species
What happens in Vegas may stay in Vegas, but what happens in New Jersey yards and gardens often can’t be contained – especially when non-native plants are present. When species from other regions of the world are introduced, they can spread aggressively and create ecological havoc. “Invasive species”...
Monmouth County News Briefs, Jan. 25
The Assembly Judiciary Committee on Jan. 19 cleared a bill sponsored by Assemblywoman Vicky Flynn (R-Monmouth) that would, if eventually signed into law, increase penalties for anyone who assaults youth sports officials, participants and players. In June, a 72-year-old umpire was attacked by a coach during a youth baseball game...
Eatontown council to consider request for cannabis cultivation business
EATONTOWN — Borough Council members may take formal action at their meeting tonight, Jan. 25, regarding a proposal to cultivate and manufacture cannabis at a facility proposed at 265 Industrial Way. A representative from Cana-Bosem, LLC, presented the application to the governing body on Jan. 11, but no action...
What’s happening in nature during winter’s chill?
New Jersey was quite frigid in December, but temperatures warmed as the new year arrived. So what was happening in our forests and streams between the cold nights and mild days?. Endangered tiger salamanders might be breeding while you read this. These large amphibians are in a group called mole...
Middletown Sun and Tinton Falls-Eatontown Sun Datebook, Jan. 25
• New Jersey Blood Services, a division of New York Blood Center, is conducting blood drives which are open to the public. The following blood drives are scheduled: Jan. 31, Lincroft Bible Church, 790 Newman Springs Road, Middletown, 1-7 p.m.; Feb. 28, Lincroft Bible Church, 790 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft, 1-7 p.m. To donate blood or for information on how to organize a blood drive, call 1-800-933-2566 or visit www.nybloodcenter.org.
New Tinton Falls ordinance prohibits parking on Hovchild Boulevard
TINTON FALLS — Municipal officials have taken action to prohibit parking along the entire length of a street in Tinton Falls. During a meeting on Jan. 17, members of the Borough Council adopted an ordinance that will prohibit parking on both sides of Hovchild Boulevard for the street’s entire length.
Monmouth County News Briefs, Jan. 18
The Monmouth County Park System is seeking entries into its Creative Arts Festival. This juried art show and sale is open to artists and fine crafters of every medium. Those interested in entering are invited to submit images for consideration. The application fee is $15 per person. Rules and entry form are available at www.MonmouthCountyParks.com, according to a press release.
Judge blocks enforcement of state’s new concealed carry restrictions
A federal judge has blocked enforcement of new concealed carry restrictions that were advanced by New Jersey Democrats and signed into law by Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy in December. When Murphy signed A-4769/S-3214 into law he said the action delivered on the promise he made in the immediate aftermath of...
Plastic bag ban, Save the Bees bill among 2022 environmental highlights
The year 2022 will go down in history as one defined by many challenges. The COVID-19 pandemic dragged into its third year, the war in Ukraine destabilized world security and finances, and record heat, droughts and storms again brought home the reality of a changing climate. New Jersey, like everywhere else, shared the pain.
Harris, Hicks, Biasi spark Falcons to win over Matawan; key player out injured
TINTON FALLS — The Monmouth Regional High School girls basketball team will carry a 9-2 record into its Shore Conference C South Division matchup with Jackson Liberty High School on Jan. 17 in Jackson. “It has been rewarding to have a group that has totally bought into everything we...
Middletown Sun and Tinton Falls-Eatontown Sun Datebook, Jan. 18
• New Jersey Blood Services, a division of New York Blood Center, is conducting blood drives which are open to the public. The following blood drives are scheduled: Jan. 24, Church of St. Anselm, 1028 Wayside Road, Tinton Falls, 12:30-6:30 p.m.; Jan. 31, Lincroft Bible Church, 790 Newman Springs Road, Middletown, 1-7 p.m.; Feb. 28, Lincroft Bible Church, 790 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft, 1-7 p.m. To donate blood or for information on how to organize a blood drive, call 1-800-933-2566 or visit www.nybloodcenter.org.
Manginelli, Clay elected to leadership roles on Tinton Falls council
TINTON FALLS — Councilman John Manginelli has been elected by his fellow members of the Borough Council to serve as council president for 2023 in Tinton Falls. The council held its reorganization meeting on Jan. 3 in the municipal building. After Councilman Dr. Lawrence Dobrin nominated Manginelli for the...
Eatontown Patrolman Ryan Hennelly featured in podcast episode
EATONTOWN — Ryan Hennelly, a patrolman in the Eatontown Police Department and a master trainer for Law Enforcement Against Drugs and Violence (LEAD), joined the sixth episode of “A Police Officer You Should Know with Joe Piscopo.”. The podcast series, hosted by Joe Piscopo, highlights police officers across...
Gov. announces second extended deadline for property tax relief program
During his State of the State Address on Jan. 10, Gov. Phil Murphy announced that in concert with Senate President Nicholas Scutari and Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin, the state is extending the application deadline for the new ANCHOR property tax relief program to ensure every eligible New Jerseyan takes advantage of the relief.
Health Sciences Institute graduates ready to begin nursing careers
The Health Sciences Institute, at the Brookdale Community College Nursing Pinning Ceremony on Jan. 3, recognized the accomplishments of 59 nursing graduates. Student speaker and nursing graduate Taylor Soave applauded Brookdale faculty and staff “for getting us all to this milestone in our lives. They were there every step of the way to guide us in the right direction and provide encouragement.
CASA for Children of Monmouth brings hope to children in foster care
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) for Children of Monmouth is looking forward to 2023 and the joy the new year will hopefully bring with it. CASA of Monmouth finished 2022 with gifts for nearly 200 foster children who are in the county child welfare system. Through the CASA of Monmouth annual holiday wish list, foster children served by CASA advocates received gifts to celebrate the holidays, according to a press release.
New Jersey historic sites prepare for nation’s 250th anniversary
Each year at Christmas, New Jerseyans are reminded of our state’s key role in the American Revolution as historic re-enactors pile into wooden rowboats on the Pennsylvania side of the Delaware River and paddle toward our shore. The re-enactment commemorates Gen. George Washington’s bold Christmas night 1776 crossing of...
Arnone, DiRocco to serve Monmouth County leadership roles in 2023
Monmouth County Commissioner Thomas A. Arnone and Commissioner Nick DiRocco were appointed as director and deputy director, respectively, at the Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners’ 2023 organization meeting held on Jan. 5 at Biotechnology High School, Freehold Township. “It is truly an honor to be given the opportunity...
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