Monthly Archives: January 2011

Point Pleasant Liquor License Up for Sale

Posted on January 31, 2011 by Cortland

Got $250,000 to spend? If so, you could be the proud owner of a local liquor license. The Boro is seeking to sell the last liquor license in town for a cool quarter-million dollars. Actually, $250,000 is the minimum bid, … Continue reading →

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Point Pleasant Garden Club Sponsors Trip to Philadelphia Flower Show

Posted on January 30, 2011 by Cortland

The Point Pleasant Garden Club is sponsoring a trip to the Philadelphia Flower Show on Friday, March 11. The Garden Club tends to the planter barrels on Bridge Avenue, the greenery and flowers at the base of the clock at … Continue reading →

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Bridge Avenue Street Scape Takes Another Step Forward

Posted on January 30, 2011 by Cortland

The redevelopment of Bridge Avenue, also know as the street scape, has taken another step forward. At last night’s Point Pleasant Chamber of Commerce dinner, Mayor Schroeder gave brief remarks. The only policy initiative he mentioned was the Bridge Avenue … Continue reading →

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Program for Chamber of Commerce Leadership Dinner

Posted on January 29, 2011 by Cortland

Tonight is the annual Point Pleasant Chamber of Commerce Leadership Awards Dinner. It’s being held at the Lobster Shanty and will be chock full of Boro VIPs. Here’s the program for the evening… Welcoming Remarks Frank Scarpone, President, 2009-2010 Grace … Continue reading →

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Mayor Konkus’s Photo Removed from Boro Website

Posted on January 28, 2011 by Cortland

In a sign that change is coming to the Borough of Point Pleasant, former Mayor Marty Konkus’s picture was removed from the town’s official website late this afternoon. The photo remained where it has been for several years, prominently in … Continue reading →

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Agenda for Boro Mayor and Council Meeting – February 1, 2011

Posted on January 28, 2011 by Cortland

The agenda for Tuesday’s meeting of the Point Pleasant Mayor and Council is now available for download. A few items of interest: The meeting is scheduled to begin at 7pm and go right into Executive Session. Bad implementation of a … Continue reading →

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Required Gov Reports on Boro Affairs Never Written

Posted on January 28, 2011 by Cortland

The municipal code for Point Pleasant includes job descriptions for certain town employees as well as some of the requirements of those jobs. Here’s an example from the Municipal Administrator’s General Powers and Duties: 2-4.8(i) – “He shall prepare and … Continue reading →

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Thanks to Our Advertisers

Posted on January 28, 2011 by Cortland

How about a quick nod of appreciation to our advertisers? They make BoroIndependent.com possible. Please consider shopping locally and doing businesses with these fine folks… Rockn’ Joe Coffeehouse and Bistro Coleman Communications Interested in advertising your business on BoroIndependent.com? Contact … Continue reading →

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Garbage and Recycling Collection on Schedule

Posted on January 27, 2011 by Cortland

Council President Jack McHugh has informed us that as of this time, garbage and recycling collection will continue as normal today. We’ll notify you if there are any changes to the schedule. Start digging, Point Pleasant!

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What’s Your Take, Point Pleasant?

Posted on January 27, 2011 by Cortland
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