Republican incumbents to be challenged by Democratic hopefuls
Monday's filing deadline for two seats on the West Long Branch Council sees the two Republican incumbents seeking re-election, and they face two Democratic challengers. The primary deadline was yesterday. Independents can still file for municipal candidacy with the county clerk. Here are the candidates: Republican Party Democratic Party
Average homeowner will pay additional $89 in taxes
The West Long Branch Council introduced the 2013 budget on Wednesday night and a tax increase for residents is expected. The 2013 budget totals $10,203,966, a $17,416 increase from last year. The proposed municipal tax rate is 0.669, a 14 and a half cent increase over 2012. For the average borough home valued at $383,000, the tax increase would be an additional $89 for the year or about $7 monthly. Borough Chief Financial Officer Gail Watkins said the recently completed borough revaluation has skewed the tax rate numbers somewhat this year, and that the increase is actually smaller than it has been in past years. Watkins said the borough was very close to state mandated 2 percent levy cap. The budget will will be up for adoption at a …
Council introduces ordinance that would allow use of cameras in borough
The West Long Branch Council is taking the necessary to steps to install red light cameras throughout the borough. The council introduced an ordinance on Wednesday night that would would allow it to put the project out for bid while other specifics, including the location of the cameras, will be determined later. A red light camera is a traffic enforcement camera that captures an image of a vehicle which has entered an intersection against a red traffic light. By automatically photographing vehicles that run red lights, the camera produces evidence that assists police departments in their enforcement of traffic laws. West Long Branch Clerk Lori Cole said the borough would still have to go out a request for proposal (RFP) for a vendor to …
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Monmouth University would be free to develop properties without variances
The West Long Branch Mayor and Council is speaking out against legislation that would exempt private universities and colleges, such as Monmouth University, from municipal zoning. The legislation, which passed the New Jersey Senate and is currently headed toward a hearing in the state Assembly, would allow universities to develop their property without getting variances from a town's zoning board of adjustment. West Long Branch Mayor Janet Tucci said she and the borough council oppose the legislation and the potential effect it would have on the borough. "Your Borough Council and I have already made our strong opposition known to our Assemblywomen (Mary Pat Angelini and Caroline Casagrande)," Tucci said on the borough's website. "We now …
11:11 am on Wednesday, October 17, 2012
There is usually a good relationship between the University and the community however in this case, the University is asking for too much. Losing ratable properties forces the local governments to raise taxes to the rest of the community. We are not speaking of one or two properties here but essentially an unlimited number of properties removed from the local tax base and that is asking too much … more ›
West Long Branch Council holds reorganization meeting
The West Long Branch Council held its annual reorganization meeting on Jan. 1 and Councilmen Christopher Neyhart and Fred Migliaccio were sworn in front of their friends and families. Councilman Migliaccio replaces Tom DeBruin who was elected to the council in 2005, but did not seek a third term on the dais. Councilman Neyhart will now serve his third term on the council. Councilman Migliaccio was the top vote-getter in November's election with 1,032 votes and Councilman Neyhart received 930 votes. West Long Branch Mayor Janet Tucci congratulated both councilmen. "Fred is a lifelong resident who has always showed a vested interest in the town and he will be an asset as part of the borough government," Mayor Tucci said. "Councilman Neyhart …
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All six council members are Republican, including newcomer Fred Migliaccio
The West Long Branch Council will have a new member next year, but will still be a dominant Republican group. All six members of the West Long Branch Council, including newcomer Fred Migliaccio, who was elected on Tuesday night and received 1,032 votes. Councilman Christopher Neyhart was also re-elected on Tuesday night and received 930 votes. Councilman Neyhart said he is looking forward to serving another three years with fellow GOP councilmembers Barbara Ruane, John Aria, Steven Cioffi, Jose Villa and Migliaccio. Republican Councilman J. Thomas DeBruin, who was elected to the council in 2005, did not seek a third term on the dais. "I'm happy about the victory and looking forward to doing my part with the council," Neyhart said. "I want …
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Migliaccio is top vote-getter
Tuesday's West Long Branch Council election did not yield any surprising results. Republican Councilman Christopher Neyhart, who will now serve his seeking his third term on the council, and newcomer Fred Migliaccio will be joining the council for the first time. Migliaccio is currently the borough's Office of Emergency Management Coordinator and the Fire Sub Code Official. Republican Councilman J. Thomas DeBruin, who was elected to the council in 2005, did not seek a third term on the dais. There were 332 write-in votes, according to the Monmouth County election results page. It is unclear how many votes Richard Brand, who was running as a write-in candidate, received. Migliaccio was the top vote-getter with 1,032 votes and Councilman …
One incumbent, one newcomer and a write-in hopeful are running this year for West Long Branch Council.
The West Long Branch Council election appeared to have no surprises up until a few weeks ago. Now, Richard Brand has decided to mount a write-in campaign and run against incumbent Republican Councilman Christopher Neyhart, who is seeking his third term on the council. Newcomer Fred Migliaccio will be looking to join the council for the first time. Migliaccio is currently the borough's Office of Emergency Management Coordinator and the Fire Sub Code Official. Republican Councilman J. Thomas DeBruin, who was elected to the council in 2005, will not seek a third term on the dais. No Democrats entered their names before the April deadline, so the Democratic slate will remain empty this November. Brand retired as a lieutenant for the West Long…
Council pitched idea at caucus meeting, Mayor Tucci says it's something 'to think about seriously'
The West Long Branch Borough Council at its meeting Wednesday heard a pitch from a local start-up business whose representatives said could take the burden of construction permit approvals off the municipality, not only saving the borough money, but also speeding up the permit process for its residents. Representatives from the company, Shrewsbury-based Municipal Code Compliance Agency, spent ten minutes pitching the council and mayor during Wednesday’s caucus meeting on the benefits of contracting a third party to handle the borough’s permit applications. Company representatives Michael Taffuri and Todd Morgano said they were currently in negotiations with other nearby municipalities -- though currently not employed by any – with the …
Executive session meeting will be held with Oceanport Council
The West Long Branch and Oceanport councils will hold a joint meeting to discuss the possibility of sharing police services. The meeting is scheduled for Sept. 14 at 7:30 p.m. at West Long Branch Borough Hall, and will be held in executive session. No action is expected to taken at the meeting. The West Long Branch Council held a similar meeting last month, but the Oceanport Council was not part of the meeting. The council and police department have not publicly discussed any details of the proposal. In May, the departments agreed to share police dispatch services, creating a joint savings of $1.3 million over the initial 5-year term, according to Oceanport Mayor Michael Mahon. West Long Branch Police Capt. Lawrence Mihlon has said …
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10:17 am on Sunday, October 28, 2012
Another way to get money from the tax payers,who pays for these camaras and the up keep the tax payer,this is a bad idea. more ›