News Transcript News Briefs, July 14 - centraljersey com centraljersey.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from centraljersey.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Tri-Town News news briefs, March 3
Minock was previously working as Howell’s deputy clerk.
Mayor Theresa Berger, Deputy Mayor Thomas Russo, Councilwoman Evelyn O’Donnell and Councilman John Bonevich voted “yes” to authorize Minock’s appointment during a meeting on Feb. 23. Councilwoman Pamela Richmond was absent from the meeting.
Municipal officials said Allison Ciranni, who was appointed Howell’s municipal clerk in January 2020, notified the governing body that due to personal reasons, she was unable to continue working as the municipal clerk. Ciranni has been transferred to the position of deputy clerk.
New Jersey Youth Soccer continued its virtual celebration of the 33rd annual NJYS Awards Presented by RWJBarnabas Health, officially announcing Marisa Brandon as a 2020 NJYS Youth Referee of the Year.
Independent News Briefs, March 3
Independent News Briefs, March 3
The Keyport Borough Council has authorized a final payment of $510,872 for a project to improve a local park.
On Feb. 16, council members authorized the final payment and a close-out change order to V&K Construction Inc. for improvements to Main Street Park. The contract for the improvements was awarded to V&K Construction in 2019.
Municipal officials said the improvements included the installation of skate park features, playground features, softball field work and fencing.
The original contract was in the amount of $511,660 and the change order lowered the final payment to $510,872. The change order reflected increases and decreases in original contract quantities that were required to complete the project.
Examiner News Briefs, March 3
Examiner News Briefs, March 3
Township Committee members in Upper Freehold Township have authorized decreases in three contracts for improvements to local roads that will result in final payments of $829,533, $787,215 and $769,445.
On Feb. 4, committee members authorized the decreases with Asphalt Paving Systems for road improvement projects that began in 2019.
The original contracts were in the amount of $1 million for Jonathan Holmes Road, $967,800 also for Jonathan Holmes Road, and $911,200 for Millers Mill Road.
The $1 million contract for Jonathan Holmes Road was reduced by $237,596 to reach a final total of $829,533.
The $967,800 contract for Jonathan Holmes Road was reduced by $180,584 to reach a final total of $787,215.
Monmouth County News Briefs, March 3
Monmouth County News Briefs, March 3
The administration of Gov. Phil Murphy has announced plans to spend $1.2 billion in federal COVID-19 relief funds to address the academic and mental health impacts of the pandemic on New Jersey students and educators, according to a press release from the New Jersey School Boards Association.
As part of an initiative the governor is calling “The Road Forward,” the funds will be made available to districts, including grants dedicated specifically to research-based instructional and mental health interventions.
“We know our students and educators have had a difficult year,” Murphy said. “Providing our school communities with increased flexibility and support is essential to move our education system forward. The additional federal funds will allow districts to best meet the individual needs of their students during this challenging time.”