Tag Archives: council

RED BANK: Bitter split among Democrats widens as mayor and four council members call for charter study, deride Zipprich as party boss.

RED BANK: Two approaches to a possible change from the borough form of government have shown no signs of traction in recent months.

RED BANK: Republicans announce 'placeholder' council candidates to vie for seats held by two Democrats, who first face primary contests.

RED BANK: Local Democrats name Sturdivant to replace Jones in June primary challenge to council incumbents Triggiano and Yassin.

RED BANK: Ballard proposes changes to public-comment protocol that he says will restore back-and-forth exchanges and help clarify information.

RED BANK: Democrats rupture as local party puts up newcomers to challenge incumbents Yassin and Triggiano; they say Zipprich "reeks of boss politics."

RED BANK: Democrats announce creation of Black caucus to "bring forward future civic leaders and field future candidates," among other objectives.

RED BANK: Borough releases 2021 waste pickup schedule, with more frequent recycling pickups and less-frequent bulk collection.

FAIR HAVEN: First order of business as Democrats take control of council: a new borough attorney, one familiar to Red Bankers.

RED BANK: After a year of butting heads with fellow Dems, Ballard loses seat on finance committee as Yassin moves to the fore. Reorganization wrap.

FAIR HAVEN: Mayor and council hold virtual reorganization session, with the oaths of office to be sworn by two council members.

RED BANK: Council OKs new trash contract with more frequent recycling pickups and higher costs. Also authorizes report on Zipprich emails.

FAIR HAVEN: Council authorizes debt, extends administrator's contract and bids goodbye to a three-term member at final session of 2020.

LITTLE SILVER: Pandemic bonuses for all borough employees, and new police salaries, up for council consideration Monday night.

RED BANK: Menna and two council members tee up proposed RiverCenter bylaw changes as effort to reduce oversight by governing body and residents.

RED BANK: Westside Hose Company has two new volunteer firefighters in the house, and one is already the borough fire commissioner.

LITTLE SILVER: Official result confirms Republicans Holzapfel and Brennan outpolled Democrats Keenan and Gotti in council race.

FAIR HAVEN: Democrats secure first council majority in memory as Rodriguez retains seat and newcomer Neff displaces Sorensen.

RED BANK: Three police officers slated to be honored by council for swift action aiding a seriously injured, and uncooperative, teen.

LITTLE SILVER: Republicans Holzapfel and Brennan show strong lead as count continues in race for two council seats, county reports.