Monmouth County, New Jersey

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December 2024 Vito Perillo announced he would not run for a third term as mayor.
December 2024 Borough council appointed Greg Alessi to fill the council seat that became vacant after the death of John A. Manginelli.
December 2024 Borough council appointed Greg Alessi to fill the council seat that became vacant after the death of John A. Manginelli.
December 2024 Vito Perillo announced he would not run for a third term as mayor.
November 2024 The Tinton Falls Library reopened after completing mold remediation.
November 2024 The Tinton Falls Library reopened after completing mold remediation.
September 22 2024 Vito Perillo turned 100 years old.
September 22 2024 Vito Perillo turned 100 years old.
2022 Holmdel Township Public Schools began the 2022–23 school year with a total enrollment of 2,918 students across four schools, maintaining a low student-teacher ratio of 10.1:1.
2022 Holmdel Township Public Schools began the 2022–23 school year with a total enrollment of 2,918 students across four schools, maintaining a low student-teacher ratio of 10.1:1.
July 2022 Voters rejected the proposed government changes by a 55-45% margin, following opposition from Monmouth County Republicans.
July 2022 Voters rejected the proposed government changes by a 55-45% margin, following opposition from Monmouth County Republicans.
April 2022 The Charter Study Commission recommended adopting the Council-Manager form of government under the Faulkner Act, proposing a professional administrator to handle day-to-day township operations.
April 2022 The Charter Study Commission recommended adopting the Council-Manager form of government under the Faulkner Act, proposing a professional administrator to handle day-to-day township operations.
2021 Twin Brook Golf Center was purchased by Amazon to construct a delivery station warehouse, closing the public 9-hole golf course, 18-hole miniature golf course, and driving range.
2021 The Holmdel Public Library was relocated to a new site within Bell Works, the repurposed former Bell Labs Holmdel Complex.
2021 Bayshore Medical Center received a grade A from the Leapfrog patient safety organization, recognizing its high standards of patient care and safety.
2021 Twin Brook Golf Center was purchased by Amazon to construct a delivery station warehouse, closing the public 9-hole golf course, 18-hole miniature golf course, and driving range.
2021 Bayshore Medical Center received a grade A from the Leapfrog patient safety organization, recognizing its high standards of patient care and safety.
2021 The Holmdel Public Library was relocated to a new site within Bell Works, the repurposed former Bell Labs Holmdel Complex.
November 2021 Voters approved the establishment of a Charter Study Commission to review the township's government structure and potential changes.
November 2021 Voters approved the establishment of a Charter Study Commission to review the township's government structure and potential changes.
November 2 2021 Vito Perillo, at 97 years old, was elected for a second four-year term as mayor, earning the nickname 'America's Oldest Mayor'.
November 2 2021 Vito Perillo, at 97 years old, was elected for a second four-year term as mayor, earning the nickname 'America's Oldest Mayor'.
November 2019 A recount in the general election resulted in independent candidate Prakash Santhana winning a township seat by a margin of just two votes.
November 2019 A recount in the general election resulted in independent candidate Prakash Santhana winning a township seat by a margin of just two votes.
August 2017 The Tinton Falls Library was closed after an extensive mold infestation was discovered, requiring remediation.
August 2017 The Tinton Falls Library was closed after an extensive mold infestation was discovered, requiring remediation.
2013 Trinity Hall, an all-girls independent high school in the Catholic tradition, was established.
2013 In the gubernatorial election, Republican Chris Christie won 77.3% of the vote (3,587 ballots), defeating Democrat Barbara Buono who received 21.4% (993 votes), with a township voter turnout of 38.3%.
2013 Trinity Hall, an all-girls independent high school in the Catholic tradition, was established.
2013 In the gubernatorial election, Republican Chris Christie won 77.3% of the vote (3,587 ballots), defeating Democrat Barbara Buono who received 21.4% (993 votes), with a township voter turnout of 38.3%.
January 2013 Holmdel Township's congressional district representation changed as a result of the New Jersey Redistricting Commission's redistricting, taking effect after the 2012 general elections.
January 2013 Holmdel Township's congressional district representation changed as a result of the New Jersey Redistricting Commission's redistricting, taking effect after the 2012 general elections.
2012 In the presidential election, Republican Mitt Romney won 61.8% of the vote (5,077 ballots), ahead of Democrat Barack Obama with 37.3% (3,063 votes), with a township voter turnout of 66.5%.
2012 In the presidential election, Republican Mitt Romney won 61.8% of the vote (5,077 ballots), ahead of Democrat Barack Obama with 37.3% (3,063 votes), with a township voter turnout of 66.5%.
2012 Quail Hill Scout Reservation suffered significant damage from Hurricane Sandy, losing over 1,000 trees. Council Troops responded with a mass cleanup effort.
September 2012 New Jersey Monthly magazine ranked Holmdel High School as the 12th-ranked public high school in New Jersey out of 339 schools statewide in its September cover story on top public high schools.
September 2012 New Jersey Monthly magazine ranked Holmdel High School as the 12th-ranked public high school in New Jersey out of 339 schools statewide in its September cover story on top public high schools.
January 2012 Deputy Mayor Serena DiMaso left office to join the Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders, with Joseph Ponisi selected to fill her vacant seat.
January 2012 Deputy Mayor Serena DiMaso left office to join the Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders, with Joseph Ponisi selected to fill her vacant seat.
2010 United States census counted 17,892 people, 8,355 households, and 4,462 families in the borough, showing population growth since 2000.
2010 United States Census counted 16,773 people, 5,584 households, and 4,612 families in the township, with a population density of 937.3 per square mile.
2010 United States census counted 17,892 people, 8,355 households, and 4,462 families in the borough, showing population growth since 2000.
2010 United States Census counted 16,773 people, 5,584 households, and 4,612 families in the township, with a population density of 937.3 per square mile.
May 2010 Borough Council voted to shift local elections from May to November general election to increase voter participation and reduce election costs.
May 2010 Borough Council voted to shift local elections from May to November general election to increase voter participation and reduce election costs.

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