Keansburg School Board Elects New President, Adopts 2024 Meeting Schedule

Overview: In a development at the Keansburg School Board meeting, the board elected Matthew Kitchen as the new president and Gregory Siciliano as the vice president. The board also adopted the 2024 regular meeting schedule and appointed an attendance officer. Furthermore, members Judy Ferraro, Christopher J. Hoff, and Kimberly Kelaher-Moran were sworn in after being reelected to the board.

Lake Como Council Swears in Re-elected Members, Outlines Centennial Plans

Overview: In a commencement to the new year, Lake Como Borough Council’s reorganization meeting saw the swearing-in of re-elected council members Nick DeMauro and Peter Ventrice, and the reappointment of Douglas E. Witte as Council President. The council discussed plans for the borough’s centennial celebrations, including events and a commemorative beer named “1924.” Additionally, resolutions were passed to authorize agreements with the Monmouth County SPCA for animal control services and the Dental Services Organization Incorporated.

Tinton Falls Borough Council Reorganization Meeting Highlights New Projects and Address Opioid Crisis

Overview: The Tinton Falls Borough Council reorganization meeting held on January 2, 2024, marked the certification and swearing-in of newly elected officials Tracy Buckley, Rysa Clay, and Michael Nesci, with Tracy Buckley being the top vote-getter. The Council also nominated and elected Rysa Clay as the Council President and Dr. Lawrence Doan as the Deputy Council President. Additionally, the meeting underscored the borough’s commitment to tackling the opioid crisis through an awareness and prevention program, the receipt of significant grant funding for community projects, and the ongoing construction of the Tinton Falls Library and park improvements.

Wall Township Board of Education Reorganization Meeting Addresses Election Results, Contentious Public Comments, and Board Officer Nominations

Overview: In a reorganization meeting held by the Wall Township Board of Education, Pamela T. Shimko, Marian E. Barbieri, and incumbent Kenneth Wondrack were announced as the winners of the general election, and the board faced public scrutiny over issues of document handling and bid rigging allegations. Christine Steitz was unanimously nominated as board president and James Maliff as vice president, amidst a meeting that oscillated between contentious public interaction and unified board procedural actions.

Freehold Board of Education Elects Michael S. Amoroso as President in Smooth Transition**

Overview: In a recent Board of Education meeting, key positions were solidified with Michael S. Amoroso taking the helm as the new president, and Michelle Lambert stepping in as vice president after a seamless election process. The board unanimously approved significant administrative motions, set the stage for future meetings, and pledged adherence to the highest ethical standards. The assembly concluded with a closed executive session to deliberate on confidential personnel and legal issues.