Tag Archives: Gerald Tarantolo

Mayor Gerald Tarantolo of Eatontown wants to acquire Mallette Hall (shown in the center of the picture) in the now closed Fort Monmouth as a new Borough Hall to replace the currently overcrowded building on Broad Street.

Move Could Cost $15M

Estimate fans flames in already controversial proposal By Jonathan Weber Eatontown — The first estimates of the cost of moving the currently overcrowded Borough Hall on Broad Street to Mallette Hall in the now closed Fort Monmouth once again brought … Continue reading

Members of the Fort Monmouth Police Force take down the United States Flag for the last time.

With little fanfare, Fort Monmouth closes

By Jonathan Weber Fort Monmouth — The skies cried as it rained and 94 years of glorious history came to an end at Fort Monmouth on Thursday, September 15. No congressman was there, no senator attended, not even the governor … Continue reading

Fort Monmouth Garrison Manager George E. Fitzmaier addresses a crowd during a flag casing ceremony held Sept. 13 outside Russel Hall.

Fort Monmouth’s last days

By Jonathan Weber With the lowering of the flag on Thursday September 15 at 4:30 p.m. at Russell Hall, Fort Monmouth closes its 94-year history and fades to black.

Fort Monmouth news: Earle suggested as alternative for commissary

By Neil Schulman Since the federal government has decided to close the commissary at Fort Monmouth next week when the rest of the base closes, locals are trying to get Earle Naval Weapons Station a commissary instead.

Council President Anthony Talerico: “We are using money already bonded for. I am not in a position (to make a decision) until I have all this information.  This is all information that we need.”

Eatontown battle: Mallette Hall

Originally published Aug. 18, 2011 By Jonathan Weber Eatontown — Mayor Gerald Tarantolo’s hopes of receiving Mallette Hall gratis from the closing of Fort Monmouth for a new Borough Hall continues to draw harsh remarks and ill will along party … Continue reading

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Eatontown playground dedication in Wolcott Park

Originally published Aug. 11, 2011 Thanks to a $175,000 grant from Monmouth County under the Green Acres program and matching funds of another $175,000 from the Borough of Eatontown, Wolcott Park has a brand new playground