Anthony Talerico, Jr.
Mayor
Phone: (732) 389-7623
Email: [email protected]
Mayor
Borough Council
On behalf of the entire Governing Body, I offer you my best wishes for a happy and healthy 2023. The year 2022 was a busy one for the Borough. We made significant progress in developing a plan for the redevelopment of the Monmouth Mall. We also began discussions with business owners in the Downtown to formulate a plan to redevelop that area. We understand that both projects have been the center of public attention for quite some time. They will necessarily involve compromise and difficult decisions. In the end, however, the Borough needs a successful revitalization of both areas not only for our community, but for our economic vitality as well.
The Borough continues to invest in its infrastructure with capital funding and the successful acquisition of grants. Many of these projects are long overdue and quite expensive. That is why we are actively seeking federal and state funding sources to lighten the financial burden on our residents. Such projects include the maintenance and repair of storm drains and detention basins, the repair of Borough buildings and machinery, and addressing drainage issues around town as well as the flooding along the Wampum corridor. 2022 saw the successful repair of the Lewis St railroad crossing.
Our parks have seen an explosion in usage. We strive to ensure that our parks and recreation programs offer a variety of amenities for all age groups and abilities. Through the generosity of the Eatontown Lions Club and the Monmouth County Board of Commissioners, the Borough has obtained the funding necessary for an all-abilities playground, to be installed Spring 2023 at 80 Acres Park. We also secured a $500,000 grant to continue improvements to the Captain James M. Gurbisz Memorial Park on the former Fort Monmouth property.
During 2022, a plan was finally approved for Howard Commons which includes the demolition of the dilapidated housing, creation of a new housing community, paving of Pinebrook Road and the creation of a 6.5-acre Borough park – all paid for by the developer. The prospect of a large scale and vibrant redevelopment on the main post of Fort Monmouth is around the corner.
Eatontown is successful because of the work of our employees, professionals, and volunteers. We have many volunteer boards, committees, and commissions. I invite you to consider joining one and becoming more involved in shaping the direction of Eatontown.
Please do not hesitate to reach out to me if I can ever be of any service to you.
Anthony Talerico, Jr. Mayor
Virginia East
Council President
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Virginia is serving her second term on Borough Council. She is married to Ken and has two married sons and four grandchildren. Virginia received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Education, a Master of Science Degree in Pupil Personnel Services, and a Master of Science Degree in Education Leadership and Administration all from Monmouth University. She is a retired educator and school Principal. As a Council member, Virginia continues to volunteer and serve on multiple committees and Boards. Virginia is currently a member of the Planning Board, Senior Housing Board, and liaison to the Recreation and Historical committees. Virginia is also an active member of C.E.R.T. and the Eatontown Lions Club.
Carl Lawson
Council
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Carl is serving his first term on Borough Council. Born and raised in Eatontown, he is married with three children. Carl was a member of the Board of Education for almost twelve years and served as Vice Chairman for seven years. He has been an active member of the Recreation Advisory Committee for over thirteen years. Carl coached several sports in town including baseball, softball, basketball and soccer. He worked for the United States Postal Service for nineteen years and operated a lawn company in Eatontown for eight years.
Meir Araman
Council
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Meir Araman has been a resident of Eatontown since 2000. He is married with 4 beautiful children, and 5 grandchildren. Meir is a licensed real estate broker/owner of Elite Real Estate Agency. He proudly served on the Borough Council from 2010-13. He formerly served as a member of the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Adjustment.
Councilman Araman serves as the current liaison to the Economic Development Advisory & the Community Development Block Grant Committee.
Danielle M. Jones
Council
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Danielle is serving in her second term on Borough Council. Her family lived in Eatontown from 1981 - 1984. Currently, Danielle has resided in the Borough since 1991. She is a proud graduate of Eatontown Public Schools and Monmouth Regional High School. Danielle earned her A.A. in Social Sciences (Psychology concentration) from Brookdale Community College in 2009, and her B.A. in Psychology with a Sociology minor from Cabrini University in 2013. Currently, Danielle is a graduate student at Fairleigh Dickinson University, pursuing a Master’s in Higher Education Administration, and is a Commissioner for the NJ Amistad Commission.
Maria Escalante
Council
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Councilmember Escalante is liaison to the Tenants Rights Committee, Rent Leveling Board and Street Numbering Committee.
Candace Faust
Council
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Candace is a lifelong resident of Eatontown and is serving her first term on Borough Council. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Rutgers University. Prior to serving on Council, she was an active volunteer on multiple boards and committees. Candace was the Chairperson of the Complete Streets Advisory Committee and the Shade Tree Commission and also served as Vice Chairperson of the Zoning Board of Adjustment.