Monthly Archives: December 2010

Here are the 2011 Point Pleasant Professional Appointments

Posted on December 31, 2010 by Cortland

Fresh from the agenda posted at town hall, here are the professional appointments for 2011… Municipal Attorney: Kevin Starkey Municipal Auditor: Thomas Fallon Municipal Engineer: CME Associates Municipal Prosecutor: Valter Must Public Defender: Randall Tranger Bond Counsel: Lomourro, Davidson, Eastman … Continue reading →

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A Comment About Comments

Posted on December 31, 2010 by Cortland

A question about comments in our posts came up recently regarding what is and is not acceptable. Just so everyone is aware of them, here are the ground rules… We welcome a diversity of opinion. We want all sides of … Continue reading →

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Three Questions for Councilman-Elect Bob Sabosik

Posted on December 31, 2010 by Cortland

Councilman-Elect Bob Sabosik begins his first term as a Point Pleasant Councilperson on Sunday, January 2. Point Pleasant’s newly-minted elected official was kind enough to answer the questions below in response to our request. Boro Independent: What do you attribute … Continue reading →

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Proposals for Point Pleasant Engineer

Posted on December 31, 2010 by Cortland

Below are the proposals submitted to Point Pleasant for the position of Borough Engineer. Please keep in mind that these are the proposals as they were submitted. They do not necessarily represent the final price to which each firm is … Continue reading →

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Proposals for Point Pleasant Attorney

Posted on December 31, 2010 by Cortland

To his credit, Councilman Chris Leitner stepped up and provided us copies of the RFP responses. We appreciate his commitment to ensuring transparency and his support of more open government in Point Pleasant. Below are the proposals received for Borough … Continue reading →

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Meet the New Point Pleasant Attorney

Posted on December 30, 2010 by Cortland

Laura Beeden is reporting that the the law firm of Starkey, Kelly, Bauer, Kenneally and Cunningham will be named the new Point Pleasant attorney on Sunday. This matches exactly what we were told just days after the election. Reached for … Continue reading →

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Lenny’s Colonial Ranch Market in the Spotlight

Posted on December 30, 2010 by Cortland

Bonnie Delaney has an excellent writeup about the wonderful Lenny’s Colonial Ranch Market on Bridge Avenue. The Point Pleasant institution is known for its cuts of fresh meat and amazing baked goods. Founded by former Mayor Lenny Arms, the Market … Continue reading →

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Weekend Weather Forecast

Posted on December 29, 2010 by Cortland

The piles of snow will have plenty of opportunities to melt this weekend when temperatures are expected to reach the high 40′s. Look for mild, sunny days on Friday and Saturday with highs of 48/49 degrees and lows around the … Continue reading →

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The Website That Can’t Shoot Straight, Part 2

Posted on December 29, 2010 by Cortland

You already know about the blizzard. Your street has likely been plowed by now and, hopefully, your car is dug out. But, over the last few days, thousands of Boro residents had basic questions about impacts from the storm – … Continue reading →

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Accountability Agenda for Point Pleasant

Posted on December 29, 2010 by Cortland

One of the basic principles of a democratic government is that it must be run in an open, transparent manner. The people’s business should be done in plain view of the people. With that in mind, Boro Independent has developed … Continue reading →

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