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| Monday, September 06, 2010 |
 Borough of Netcong
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Netcong eyeing possible development near the borough’s water resource NETCONG (11/8/07) – The Borough Council is mulling the sale of a 1,700 square foot tract of borough owned land near the municipal reservoir on Mountain Road to a developer who would purchase the land to free up for development a 63 acre tract it owns. Full Story 
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Shop Rite offering flu and pneumonia inoculations NETCONG (9/30/07) – Ronetco Supermarkets, Inc. is offering flu and pneumonia inoculations on October 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and on October 22 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at their Shop Rite store in Netcong. The flu shots will cost $30 and the pneumonia shots, $40. Full Story
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Growing Stage to audition for Babes in Toyland parts NETCONG (9/26/07) – The Growing Stage, the Children’s Theater of New Jersey, is holding auditions on October 8 and 9 at 7 p.m. for roles in the holiday musical classic, “Babes in Toyland.” The auditions will be held at the Historic Palace Theater on Route 183 in Netcong. Full Story
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Netcong Transit Village Development and major road upgrading on schedule NETCONG (7/13/07) – The Transit Village Development and road improvement projects that will significantly change the downtown and Route 46 and Main Street intersection are moving ahead on schedule, Mayor Joseph Nametko told the borough council this week. Construction is expected to start in the fall of 2008 or in early 2009. Full Story
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Netcong Council fills Nametko’s seat NETCONG (4/2/07) – The Borough Council has appointed Edward Koster, a lifelong resident, local businessman and volunteer fireman, to take the seat vacated by former Councilman Joseph Nametko who was elevated to the office of mayor last month. Nametko succeeded former long time Mayor Nicholas Pompillo, who resigned in February. Full Story
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Netcong Mayor Pompillo will not seek re-election NETCONG (1/5/07) – Some 50 residents who came to last night’s borough re-organization meeting expecting it to be routine got an unpleasant surprise…some would say shock…when their long sitting and highly regarded mayor, Nicholas Pompillo announced he would not seek re-election next year when his seventh term expires. Full Story
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Search for administrator in Netcong narrowing NETCONG (9/22/06) – The committee named by Mayor Nicholas Pompilio to search out a new business administrator has reviewed some 35 applications and expects to narrow that number to five or six by the end of the month. Full Story
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Search is on for Business Administrator in Netcong to replace Marvin Joss NETCONG (6/27/06) – The search is on for a business administrator to replace Marvin Joss who resigned earlier this month to take a similar job in Clinton Township, Hunterdon County. Full Story
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Netcong’s Business Administrator Joss leader of borough’s renewal is leaving NETCONG (6/21/06) – Marvin Joss, the borough’s business administrator for the past six years, has resigned his position to accept the same job title in Clinton Township, Hunterdon County. Full Story
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Netcong’s Growing Stage Theater marks outstanding achievements in last ten years NETCONG (5/14/06) – The Growing Stage, in its 10th year this year, has much to celebrate. At its annual meeting this month it reported on the formation of its Performing/Teaching Artist Repertory Company, extension of its main stage productions to two matinee performances, continued its work on the construction of the ADA elevator, added to its Mid-summer Nights Dream murals (by Perry Arthur Kroger), launched its Teen Workshop Series and was approved by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts for inclusion in the roster of artist companies eligible to participate in the Council’s Artist Residency Program. Full Story
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Growing Stage Theatre celebrating 10th Anniversary NETCONG (4/26/06) –The historic Palace Theater on Route 183, home of the Growing Stage Theater Group, is celebrating its tenth anniversary this year and according to a statement has had over 200,000 people attend its activities since it opened. More than 16,000 young people and their families participated in just the last year. Full Story
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Netcong mulling another residential development NETCONG (4/14/06) – Borough officials are giving serious consideration to another residential development in the borough….this one a 10 acre area presently zoned for industry off Allen and Stoll Streets near the Roxbury Township border. Full Story
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Netcong Circle plans OK with governing body but will hold out for a few minor changes NETCONG (2/7/06) – The $10.8 million Netcong Circle Project is ready to go. The mayor and Council are for it but there’s a couple of minor hitches. A revised DOT plan closes off resident Biagio George’s driveway and another property owner maintains that a portion of his property is in the project area. Full Story
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Shop Rite store closing angers local customers NETCONG (1/29/06) – Residents here and in the surrounding area are upset at the news that the ShopRite store may be closing soon. Full Story
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Lenape Valley High School gymnasium Named for the late Anthony Arbolino NETCONG (1/26/06) – The Lenape Valley Regional High School held a dedication ceremony Wednesday naming the gymnasium in honor of the late Anthony J. Arbolino who served a combined 50 years on the Netcong and Lenape Valaley Boards of Education. He held the longest tenure of any board member in the state. A lifelong resident of Netcong, Mr. Arbolino died last July at the age of 87 His wife, Julie and son, John were present at the ceremony. |
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Developer unveils Transit Village residential and business plans NETCONG (1/20/06) – Residents had the opportunity on Wednesday to get their first glimpse of what the borough’s downtown is going to look like within the next few years. But only about a dozen people showed up at the special council meeting in borough hall. Full Story
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Netcong Mayor sees historic changes in new developments in Netcong in 2006 NETCONG (1/06/06) – The traditional annual borough reorganization meeting this week was decidedly upbeat with Mayor Nicholas Pompilio predicting the likelihood of three major redevelopment projects happening in the New Year. Full Story
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DEP backs off threat to take over all outdated wastewater systems NETCONG (12/22/05) – Three weeks ago when outraged freeholders, legislators and local officials gathered here to protest a Department of Environmental Protection order which would allow it to take over nearly all of the state’s 193 sewerage authorities and designated wastewater management planning areas, someone said it was just a bluff….that the DEP was doing this just to focus attention on the fact that few systems are in compliance with state regulations and to move the matter to a front burner. Full Story
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Three term Councilman Greg Keller to retire NETCONG (12/12/05) – Councilman Greg Keller, a main spark plug in the borough’s governing body, will retire at the end of this month having served three consecutive three year terms. Full Story
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Officials organize to fight DEP wastewater edict NETCONG (11/29/05) – After a little over an hour during which mayors, freeholders, state legislators and other officials predicted Armageddon for the western area of the state, Mount Olive Councilman Steve Rattner told the audience, "Now I’m going to give you the bad news." Full Story
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Officials organize to fight DEP wastewater edict NETCONG (11/20/05) – After a little over an hour during which mayors, freeholders, state legislators and other officials predicted Armageddon for the western area of the state, Mount Olive Councilman Steve Rattner told the audience, "Now I’m going to give you the bad news." Full Story
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Sunday is Netcong Day traditional street fair NETCONG (9/9/05) – This Sunday is "Netcong Day," an annual tradition that has grown nearly every year since it was started 10 years ago and is marked by a colorful street festival. Full Story
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Netcong may hold key to Mt. Olive’s tax problems NETCONG (9/8/05) – The mayor and council here may hold the key to neighboring Mount Olive’s serious real estate tax problems. They are studying whether it’s in their borough’s interest to be a "Good Samaritan." Full Story
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Quirk Moving Company will take donated goods to Gulf victims NETCONG (9/05/05) – Quirk Moving Company at 34 Bank Street in Netcong is accepting donated items to bring to Katrina victims every day through Saturday. Items can be dropped off at the company between 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The company’s phone number is (973) 347-4200 E. 24. Full Story
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Despite dry spell, Netcong water holding up well NETCONG (8/26/05) – The use of water is being restricted in many Morris municipalities due to the long, dry hot spell this summer, but for the time being in Netcong. The town’s water utility has experienced a significant drop in water usage during the fast half of the year. Full Story
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Borough Council looking ahead to next year’s tax picture NETCONG (8/26/05) –It’s a bit early to be talking about next year’s taxes but the governing body here isn’t letting any grass "grow under their feet" and they want residents to be fully prepared. Next year could be a tough year tax wise. Full Story
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Netcong Sports Club hosts monthly Sunday breakfasts NETCONG (8/4/05) – The Netcong Sports Club is the host for a country breakfast on the second Sunday of every month from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. at their club, 5 Railroad Avenue. Pancakes, eggs, sausage, bacon and Taylor ham is the menu. The cost for adults is $5, seniors, $4; and children under 12, $3. |
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Netcong set to name developer for the train station development NETCONG (7/8/05) - The Borough Council has received proposals from four potential developers to redevelop the 12 acres surrounding the NJ Transit train station. Borough Administrator Marvin Joss said the governing body expects to announce one of them to be the developer at a special meeting on September 13. Full Story
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Farmer’s Market to re-open This summer in Netcong NETCONG (5/27/05) – The Farmers Market which enjoyed a successful run at the train station here last summer will re-open starting Jun 18. The market was run by two vendors, Alstede Farms of Chester and Ashley Farms of Flanders. Full Story
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Netcong’s train station redevelopment plan May very well have hit its first obstacle NETCONG (4/22/05) – “The best laid plans of mice and men.” This phrase came to mind this week when the enthusiasm borough officials have been expressing about the redevelopment of the 12 acre train station site met with its first snag. Full Story
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Netcong officials mulling the creation of another residential area off Allen Street NETCONG (4/15/05) – The Planning Board has joined the Borough Council to determine whether a 10 acre industrial area off Allen Street meets the legal criteria for designation as “an area in need of redevelopment.” Full Story
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Netcong Council shaves budget to ensure lower tax increase NETCONG (03/21/05) – The governing body led by Mayor Nicholas Pompillio and Borough Administrator Marvin Joss, with sharpened pencils, cut another $58,350 from the proposed 2005-06 budget reducing what would have been an 11 point increase down to a 7.8 point increase. Full Story
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Council working to avoid tax and water rate increases
NETCONG (3/11/05) – Borough officials will be working the rest of this month trying to find cost savings before introducing the budget to reduce what appears will be significant increases in both the municipal budget and water rates. Full Story
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Netcong train station to be redeveloped NETCONG (3/13/05) – Construction in the Planned Redevelopment Train Station Area could start as early as the Spring next year, according to Planning Consultant Ken Bowers. Full Story
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Lifelong residents running for Borough Council
NETCONG (3/12/05) – The first two candidates, and probably the only ones who will file petitions to run for the Borough Council, are both Republicans, lifelong residents of the borough, longtime firemen and they will run as a team. They also say they share a love for the borough of Netcong. Full Story
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