Bradley Beach Council Addresses Taxpayer Concerns Over Legal Settlement Costs

Overview: The Bradley Beach Borough Council meeting focused on financial resolutions, including the adoption of a temporary operating budget for 2024 and addressing the impact of legal settlements on taxpayers. A notable concern raised by a resident highlighted the cumulative financial burden of mismanagement and lawsuits on the community.

Belmar School Board Votes on Key Operations and Finances, Welcomes Returning Members and Elects New President

Overview: In a meeting of the Belmar School Board on January 4th, 2024, the board conducted elections for its officers, welcomed returning members, and voted on financial and operational matters. Cherie Adams was elected as the new president, and Kimberly Chek as vice president, both committing to their roles with an oath to uphold the Constitution. The board also engaged in discussions on the district’s cost-saving measures, including the use of Howell Township’s fuel pumps and vehicle maintenance agreements, and approved the payment of bills totaling $1.5 million for December.

Bradley Beach Council Addresses Financial Resolutions in New Year’s Meeting

Overview: The first Bradley Beach Borough Council meeting of 2024 tackled key financial resolutions, including adopting a temporary operating budget for the year, a temporary Debt Service, and installment payments related to joint insurance fund assessments. The meeting saw discussions on the impact of litigation expenses and insurance policies on taxpayer funds. Notably, the Council approved a resolution to spread supplemental insurance fund assessments over three years, avoiding a one-time financial hit to taxpayers.

Red Bank Zoning Board Deliberates on Digital Billboard Proposal and Amended Site Plans Amidst Reorganization

Overview: In a comprehensive session, the Red Bank Zoning Board engaged in discussions on the conversion of an existing billboard to digital format and scrutinized amended site plans for local development. The board commenced with the swearing-in of Gene Horowitz and Paul Cagno as its newest members, followed by the reorganization for the year 2024. The meeting also saw the approval of the board’s meeting calendar and the reaffirmation of its bylaws.

Freehold Regional High School District Board Welcomes New Members and Emphasizes Ethics

Overview: The Freehold Regional High School District Board of Education commenced its reorganization meeting by swearing in newly elected members Carl Accettola, Amanda McCobb, Elizabeth Higley, and Michael Messinger. Peter Bruno was elected President and Messinger as Vice President of the Board. The meeting underscored the importance of ethical conduct for board members, with Jeff Kesi and Jeff Chiesa providing ethics training that highlighted the necessity of avoiding conflicts of interest and maintaining public trust.