Thursday, May 9, 2013
The tax rate for 2013 will be 66 cents per $100 of a home's assessed valuation.
The Hazlet Township Committee approved a $20.2 million municipal budget after Tuesday with a 4-1 vote, according to Chief Financial Officer Tom O'Hara The $20,213,458.86 budget holds the tax levy at $13,650,000 for the second year in a row. Under the two percent cap, the township could have increased the amount to be raised by taxes to $14,767,024. Although the tax levy remained the same, the revaluation of the township decreased the overall value of the property within the town, O'Hara explained. The assessed value of an average home in Hazlet dropped from $301,490 to $259,977. The decrease in assessed property value resulted in an increase in the tax rate. In 2012, the tax rate was 0.578 per $100 of a home's assessed value. Tax payers …
Thursday, April 18, 2013
A public hearing was held however the vote on the budget was postponed to May 6.
The Hazlet Township Committee postponed their vote on the proposed $20.2 million municipal budget after holding a public hearing on it Tuesday. Chief Financial Officer Tom O'Hara explained that while the budget is complete and no changes are anticipated, the state has not had the time to review and sign off on it. "They are swamped," O'Hara said of the state. "They had so many budgets scheduled for public hearing and adoption this week." The $20,213,458.86 budget holds the tax levy at $13,650,000 for the second year in a row. Under the two percent cap, the township could have increased the amount to be raised by taxes to $14,767,024. Although the tax levy remained the same, therevaluation of the township decreased the overall value of …
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
The tax rate will increase to 0.666 per $100 of assessed value as a result of the township's revaluation, explained the Chief Financial Officer. Tax payers, however, may see a decrease in their annual bill.
The Hazlet Township Committee will hold a public hearing on the proposed fiscal year 2013 budget at their April 16 meeting before voting on its adoption. The $20,213,458.86 budget holds the tax levy at $13,650,000 for the second year in a row. Under the two percent cap, the township could have increased the amount to be raised by taxes to $14,767,024. Although the tax levy remained the same, the revaluation of the township decreased the overall value of the property within the town, Chief Financial Officer Tom O'Hara explained. The assessed value of an average home in Hazlet dropped from $301,490 to $259,977. The decrease in assessed property value resulted in an increase in the tax rate. In 2012, the tax rate was 0.578 per $100 of a home'…
Thursday, April 11, 2013
The property owner's vision for the site includes an eight unit strip mall with a parking lot.
The Hazlet Township Zoning Board of Adjustment approved a site use variance permitting a strip mall on Holmdel Road near Route 35 at their meeting Tuesday night. Strip malls, which are defined as any establishment with more than two commercial businesses in the same structure, are prohibited in Hazlet and require a site use variance from the zoning board, explained Joe Paparo, the board's attorney. The project would need site plan approval for any other variances before it could move forward. The property, which is currently vacant, is located behind the Exxon on Route 35 and is bordered by Holmdel Road, Bayview Avenue and Park Avenue. The fourth side of the property backs up to single family homes. Nicholas Mariolis, the property owner, …
Thursday, March 28, 2013
The proposed mall would be on a vacant property near Route 35, bordered by Holmdel Road, Bayview Avenue and Park Avenue.
A local business owner is looking to build a strip mall off of Holmdel Road near Route 35. The property, which is currently vacant, is located behind the Exxon on Route 35 and is bordered by Holmdel Road, Bayview Avenue and Park Avenue. The fourth side of the property backs up to single family homes. Nicholas Mariolis, the property owner, is proposing 10,000 square foot strip mall with a total of eight separate units. Strip malls, defined as any establishment with more than two commercial businesses in the same structure, are prohibited in that zone. The project would also require set back and parking lot variances. According to the public notice, the plans include a 37-foot setback for the principal building setback on Bayview Avenue …
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
The position is budgeted for 28 hours a week, according to the township website.
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Tuesday, March 26
Hazlet Township is still looking to hire a part-time municipal administrator, according to a post on the township's website. The position was first advertised in early February 2013. The municipal administrator would work 28 hours a week. The township is seeking a qualified candidate with a BA or BS degree in a government-related field with five years of administrative experience in a New Jersey municipality or managerial experience. Responsibilities include overseeing personnel, grants, insurance, labor negotiations, purchasing, administrative services, capital planning, employee safety and the budget. The optimal candidate must also have excellent written and oral communication skills, have strong computer skills, have the ability to …
Thursday, February 14, 2013
The previous agreement spanned 40 years and expired in 2012.
The Hazlet Township Committee will hold a public hearing on an ordinance establishing a 30-year agreement with the Bayshore Regional Sewerage Authority at their Feb. 19 meeting. The Bayshore Regional Sewerage Authority, often called "The BRSA," is a government agency that handles the raw sewage of eight towns, by transporting, treating and disposing it, and discharging cleaned water into the Raritan Bay. The authority performs this essential service for Union Beach, Holmdel, Keyport, Hazlet, Keansburg, Matawan, Aberdeen and parts of Marlboro. The ordinance, introduced by the committee on Feb. 5, extends the township's sewer service agreement with the BRSA. The agreement was first entered into on June 24, 1971 and expired on June 23, 2012…
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Applications for the annual parking program will be accepted starting March 18.
Matawan Borough will begin accepting applications for 2013 Summer Parking Permits at the Aberdeen-Matawan Train Station on March 18, according to a resolution approved by the Borough Council on Feb. 5. Mayor Paul Buccellato explained that several years ago, the borough noticed that during the summer there were a number of open spaces in the Matawan parking lot. "Since people generally go on vacation during the summer months, there are spots or spaces that are available," he said. "It's been successful in the past and we're continuing the program." The parking permits will be valid between May 1 and Aug. 31, 2013 and cost $225. Permits will be issued on a first come, first served basis. They are only valid for the Matawan parking lot, …
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Thursday, February 7, 2013
Final approval is subject to a voter referendum.
The Hazlet Township Committee voted 3-2 to approve an ordinance dissolving the Zoning Board of Adjustment and establishing a joint land use board after a public hearing Tuesday night. Under the ordinance, introduced by the committee on Jan. 14, the Planning Board will essentially absorb the Zoning Board's responsibilities. The new board will be officially known as the Township of Hazlet Land Use Board. The ordinance must be approved by voter referendum before it can go into effect. According to the ordinance, the board will contain a total of nine members consisting of four different classes. Class I refers to the mayor or the mayor's designee; Class II refers to a municipality official other than a committeemember; Class III refers to a …
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Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Residents who join before March 4 will pay 2012 rates for their membership, while non-residents will pay 2013 resident rates.
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Wednesday, February 6
Hazlet Township residents can enjoy the Hazlet Swim and Tennis Club this summer at the 2012 rates and non-residents can join at the 2013 resident rates if they join before March 4, according to the township website. Membership applications are available in the finance and municipal clerk's office in town hall, located at 1766 Union Avenue in Hazlet. Cash or check payments can be made at these offices. Credit card payments can be made online using a credit card through Hazlet's GovOnline portal. All memberships purchased during the promotional period are non-refundable. Here are the rates for each membership plan:
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2:36 pm on Thursday, April 18, 2013
So if assessed property value increases You pay more taxes,if it decreases you pay more taxes.Do I have that right? more ›