LITTLE SILVER -- The former Sickles Market the landmark specialty grocery on Harrison Avenue will reopen with a new owner and a new name "We are pleased to announce a new and exciting chapter taking place for the beloved Sickles Farm at 1 Harrison Avenue in Little Silver Formerly the location of Sickles Market," according a statement by 1663 Partners LLC with the full market and cafe expected to open in July his business which holds the land of the Little Silver store and his Rumson home What happened? The inside story of how Little Silver landmark Sickles Market collapsed 1663 Partners agreed to fund Sickles' reorganization plan valued at between $8.5 million and $9 million Gravalle approved the plan at a hearing in Trenton on Tuesday The sale of Sickles Market is expected to be completed in 45 to 60 days Sickles Market in Little Silver closed as part of a series of financial difficulties that hobbled the 100-year-old family business. It followed the sudden closure of Sickles Red Bank in February 2024 Red Bank store: Big obstacle to Sickles Market comeback removed following this deal with landlord includes the payment of employees' back wages in full and two weeks of severance Those payments will come when the sale closes his two daughters and a former employee are being hired to run the store 1663 Partners said The Market at Sickles Farm will pay homage to "Sickles Farm and its historical past." "What you have loved about Sickles over the past 100+ years will not be forgotten," the statement said we are locals with a fresh perspective and a deep-rooted passion for the community and wellness." The land on Harrison Road was first farmed by Bob Sickles' grandfather It was acquired from the family of Harold's mother who bought the land in 1663 in a land grant from the king of England who also farmed over 125 acres around Monmouth County and his wife Adelaide sold their produce to the public from a seasonal farm stand The farm market would later expand to include a garden center and become a year-round market "The Market at Sickles Farm will be the place on the two rivers peninsula to find the highest quality produce and your favorite prepared foods," 1663 Partners said "Our new café and greenhouse seating will be the perfect spot to slow down juice and wellness-focused specialty beverages." the garden center's selection will include annuals The full market is expected to open in July The Market at Sickles Farm is hiring for "many positions," the new owners said "We encourage interested applicants to apply as soon as possible." David P. Willis, an award-winning business writer, has covered business, retail, real estate, utility, and consumer news at the Asbury Park Press for 27 years. He writes APP.com's What's Going There column and can be reached at dwillis@gannettnj.com. Please sign up for his weekly newsletter and join his What's Going There page on Facebook for updates You have successfully subscribed to the newsletter There was an error while trying to send your request formerly known as Contemporary Motor Cars Mercedes-Benz This milestone marks the company's 31st dealership and its first in New Jersey further solidifying McGovern's presence in the luxury automotive market The newly renamed Mercedes-Benz of Little Silver includes both Mercedes-Benz and Sprinter brands expanding MAG's portfolio of high-end vehicles strategically located near the Jersey Shore is well-positioned to serve a discerning clientele and complements McGovern's existing lineup of luxury brands The addition of Mercedes-Benz of Little Silver underscores McGovern's ongoing growth strategy and commitment to excellence The dealership will continue to operate under the leadership of General Manager Victor Giamanco who will ensure a seamless transition while maintaining the location's reputation for outstanding service NY/NJ Regional Vice President Todd Greico will oversee operations leveraging his extensive industry experience to further enhance the dealership's performance Mercedes-Benz of Little Silver boasts a substantial inventory including over 400 new and 150 used vehicles catering to a wide range of customer preferences provides ample space to showcase its diverse selection of vehicles In line with McGovern's commitment to creating jobs and supporting local economies the group plans to expand the dealership's staff by more than 10 new positions in the coming months This move is part of MAG's broader effort to invest in its communities that is operates and deliver exceptional customer service 57 on Automotive News' list of the top 150 dealership groups in the U.S. with nearly 40,000 new and pre-owned vehicle sales in 2023 The integration of Mercedes-Benz of Little Silver also highlights the strong relationship between McGovern Automotive and the previous owners who will retain an ownership stake and continue to play an active role in the dealership "Mercedes-Benz of Little Silver is a perfect fit for our growing portfolio and we're thrilled to bring our unique approach to customer service and vehicle selection to New Jersey," said Matt McGovern CEO and Founder of McGovern Automotive Group "This partnership is not just about expanding our footprint; it's about integrating with a community and continuing a legacy of excellence that has been established over nearly five decades." As McGovern Automotive Group continues its strategic expansion the company remains focused on providing unmatched vehicle selection and customer service across all its locations The addition of Mercedes-Benz of Little Silver is a testament to the group's ongoing commitment to growth and excellence the Northeast's leading automotive retailer today announced that McGovern Ford dealerships in conjunction with Ford .. Automotive Transportation, Trucking & Railroad Retail Acquisitions, Mergers and Takeovers Do not sell or share my personal information: at its original Harrison Avenue location in Little Silver The news should not come completely as a surprise for those who have been reading Patch: In August, we reported that three Rumson residents formed an LLC called 1663 Partners and hatched a plan to buy all of Sickles' assets (including the five acres on which the market sits) and reopen the gourmet food store did not respond this summer when Patch asked him to confirm details of the 1663 deal "We plan on re-opening Sickles Market with the assistance and leadership of '1663,' a group of incredibly mindful local investors," wrote the Sickles family we have been working diligently on their plan to purchase the Little Silver property and our primary collective mission to bring back the Sickles you know and love by summer 2025." Here are the posts on Sickles' website, announcing they intend to reopen: https://sicklesmarket.com/spec... And here is their announcement Thursday morning on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sick... Sickles stunned residents in this wealthy wedge of Monmouth County when it abruptly closed its doors last February and filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy Sickles said 2020-2024 were the toughest years in their 115-year existence "We thought we had made it through the pandemic," said the market Sickles Provisions, their failed Red Bank offshoot, and Bottles by Sickles, their liquor store, will not be reopening. Former Sickles employees will be paid two weeks' severance, 1663 Partners promised. "All outstanding gift cards can be honored over time once the market reopens," 1663 Partners said in this statement they released Thursday (Many former customers said Sickles sold expensive gift cards right up until they closed; one Monmouth Beach woman filed a complaint in small-claims court last winter saying Sickles owes her $3,000 for a gift card they sold her.) The three Rumson residents that formed 1663 Partners are Jennifer Griffin Karp, Dennis Devine and Timothy McCooey. They are all familiar local names: McCooey ran for Rumson town council in 2013 and Devine is involved in organizing the Rumson St Their LLC plans to purchase the five acres of land at 1 Harrison Avenue in Little Silver (where the market is located) plus Sickles and his wife's private home in Rumson and his wife would remain in the home and pay rent to 1663 Partners This was all according to a memorandum of understanding (MOU) filed in the NJ court system this summer A sales price was never revealed in the MOU his daughters Tori and Sasha Sickles and former Sickles market manager Maria Carrigan will all be hired to work at the new market but here were their proposed salaries as of August: 5 post is entitled "A message from the Sickles Family." It reads "For over 115 years Sickles Market was the Jersey Shore’s destination for 'The Good Stuff,' and we are so pleased to announce that 'The Good Stuff' is planned for a comeback but also to being the best Sickles Market it can be That means fulfilling existing obligations and responsibilities Our doors will open when the timing is right — right in all ways our Specialty Food & Garden Center took an unprecedented and necessary pause in March 2024 We take accountability for the impact this decision made in our very special community we have been very quiet because we have been quietly working We are completely aware that there have been reports in the local media We know that not all of our past decisions were ideal while we faced extreme challenges that not even a family business as old as ours could survive we took a purposeful and actionable pause to look inward We plan on re-opening Sickles Market with the assistance and leadership of "1663," a group of incredibly mindful local investors we have been working diligently on their plan to purchase the Little Silver Property and our primary collective mission to bring back the Sickles you know and love by Summer 2025 Before we reached our toughest years from 2020 to 2024 we had always operated our business with great integrity and hospitality with the intention of staying open through any challenge that may come at us and we thought we had made it through the pandemic and while the world rapidly changed around us We did not react in enough time to course correct We have spoken to many customers and have heard your concerns We have also read your heartwarming messages and letters that have come in steady and strong these past few months We know that we were your happy place for many years and we look forward to once again holding that title from all of you in the future We want to fill your tables and gardens with all of the deliciousness and beauty we have always offered There will also be new and exciting offerings that we couldn’t be more excited to share with you 1663 Partners LLC Restructuring Announcement for Sickles Market a cornerstone of the Jersey Shore community since 1908 closed its doors following a bankruptcy filing Recognizing the market's historic significance 1663 Partners LLC quickly initiated discussions with the Sickles family to explore options for reorganization and reopening the Sickles family and 1663 Partners filed a co-sponsored Disclosure Statement and Chapter 11 Plan of Reorganization with the U.S The plan prioritizes the full payment of employee wage liabilities including two weeks of severance for former employees and ensures that all outstanding gift cards can be honored over time once the market reopens Efforts are now focused on concluding the bankruptcy process and preparing the market for a targeted reopening by summer 2025 This will include a comprehensive business plan aimed at revitalizing the market’s legacy while maintaining its reputation for quality produce The Sickles family and 1663 Partners deeply value the trust and dedication of the market's loyal customers These partnerships are integral to the market’s success and we look forward to continuing them in this new chapter Updates on the restructuring and reopening will be shared on sicklesmarket.com and through social media We are honored to work together to preserve this iconic institution and reunite the community with the products and experiences they cherish." Sickles Sold Expensive Gift Cards Just Before Closing, Complaint Says (March) Vendors, Employees Say Sickles Owes Them Thousands Of Dollars (March) 2nd Lawsuit Against Sickles Market: Meat Vendor Says It's Owed $100K (March) Sickles Liquor Store Files For Bankruptcy; Is $5.2 Million In Debt (April) Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. with me finishing just 100 votes behind two incumbents who ran as a duo against me it’s clear that many in our town are seeking change and aren’t satisfied with the status quo," said Galkin Tuesday night "This level of support speaks volumes about the desire for a more open Thank you to everyone who supported me — your voices were heard Two people are running for one seat representing Little Silver to Red Bank Regional High School Red Bank Regional High School Board of Education - Vote for one and final results will be certified by the Monmouth County Clerk after the election In the news: Little Silver Voters Reject Tax Increase For Armed Officers In Schools (Oct The fate of Little Silver's century-old family business is about to be decided Sickles Market in Little Silver closed in March part of a series of financial difficulties that took down one of Monmouth County's most storied family businesses Sickles' owner Robert Sickles and AHS Realty LLC his business which holds the land of the Little Silver store filed for bankruptcy protection last summer 1663 Partners LLC, came forward with a willingness to reopen Sickles Market and hire Sickles The group also is sponsoring Sickles' Chapter 11 plan of reorganization Little Silver business: From baking at home to a store of their own: Benchmark Breads opens who are voting on the bankruptcy reorganization plan filed by Sickles and AHS Realty Tuesday with the results announced on Friday A hearing on whether to confirm the plan is scheduled for Jan Sickles' lawyer Daniel Stolz could not be reached for comment which is funding Sickles' emergence from bankruptcy and paying creditors will become the new owners of Sickles Market as well as the land and the market's intellectual property The group has said it hopes to reopen this summer and plans to hire Sickles None of the current insiders would have an ownership stake in the new Sickles Market Little Silver business: Sisters-in-law make your wedding unforgettable with these details The plan would fully pay back wages as well as two weeks' severance to Sickles' former employees among Sickles' debts is $300,000 in back wages that were not paid to employees What about Sickles gift cards?If Sickles Market reopens 1663 Partners has said it would put in place a program to honor approximately $800,000 worth of previously sold gift cards What's Going There? What will replace these closed Stop & Shops in Monmouth and Ocean counties? It resulted in lawsuits from vendors and suppliers In a certification filed in bankruptcy court in May Sickles pointed to the poor performance of Sickles Market's 2020 expansion into Red Bank's West Side the COVID lockdown and its aftermath and effects on sales at the Little Silver market for the company's troubles What's Going There? ShopRite in 2025: Here's what to expect from three upcoming Jersey Shore supermarkets David P. Willis, an award-winning business writer, has covered business, retail, real estate and consumer news at the Asbury Park Press for 27 years. He writes APP.com's What's Going There column and can be reached at dwillis@gannettnj.com. Please sign up for his weekly newsletter and join his What's Going There page on Facebook for updates 2025 at 11:07 am ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}1 Harrison Avenue in Little Silver re-branded as "The Market at Sickles Farm." This was announced Wednesday by the new owners, 1663 Partners, on their Instagram account, The Market at Sickles Farm It will be located the original Sickles location The first part of the business to open will be a garden center/nursery on site The full market will open sometime in July It will be a specialty food market and cafe "This market will be a destination for all of the 'good stuff' you have dearly missed this past year along with some exciting new offerings," said The Market at Sickles Farm on Instagram "The Market at Sickles Farm will be the place on the peninsula to find the highest quality produce and your favorite prepared foods." Former Sickles owner Bob Sickles, Jr. abruptly closed the market in February 2024; he filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in May of that year 1663 Partners was formed by three Rumson residents who proposed purchasing all of of Sickles' assets the five acres on which the market sits and the nursery This week, a U.S. bankruptcy court judge approved the purchase, the Asbury Park Press reported The sale of Sickles Market is expected to be finalized in the next 45 to 60 days his daughters Tori and Sasha Sickles and former Sickles market manager Maria Carrigan were all hired to work at the new market The Asbury Park Press reported this week that once the sale goes through Sickles' creditors are supposed to all be paid and his former employees will be paid full back wages and two weeks of severance Sickles Hopes To Reopen In Summer 2025, Market Announces (December 2024) Here Is A Full Outline Of Sickles' Bankruptcy Filing (December 2024) Contact this Patch reporter: Carly.baldwin@patch.com LITTLE SILVER — Sickles Market hopes to return by next summer In a statement posted on social media Thursday morning who will become the new owners of Sickles Market said they are focusing on pulling Sickles Market out of bankruptcy Bankruptcy Court in November includes plans to pay employees back wages in full and include two weeks of severance for former employees the company will honor outstanding Sickles Markets gift cards "over time," the statement said Gift cards are typically wiped clean by the bankruptcy process Sickles Market in Little Silver closed in March A century-old business failed: The inside story of how Sickles Market collapsed Its owner, Bob Sickles Jr. of Rumson, and AHS Realty LLC, his business which holds the land of the Little Silver store and his Rumson home, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in May Sickles listed $10.9 million in assets and $7.5 million in liabilities 1663 Partners LLC came forward with a willingness to reopen Sickles Market and hire Sickles "Efforts are now focused on concluding the bankruptcy process and preparing the market for a targeted reopening by summer 2025," 1663 Partners said in the post "This will include a comprehensive business plan aimed at revitalizing the market's legacy while maintaining its reputation for quality produce "The Sickles family and 1663 Partners deeply value the trust and dedication of the market's loyal customers exceptional vendors and supportive community," the post states "These partnerships are integral to the market's success and we look forward to continuing them in this new chapter." Sickles' other debts include about $800,000 in unpaid sales tax and $300,000 in back wages David P. Willis, an award-winning business writer, has covered business, retail, real estate and consumer news at the Asbury Park Press for 25 years. He writes APP.com's What's Going There column and can be reached at dwillis@gannettnj.com. Please sign up for his weekly newsletter and join his What's Going There page on Facebook for updates 2024 at 12:14 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}From top left clockwise: Current BOE member Amanda Galante NJ — To make it easier for Little Silver residents here are the profiles of all five candidates for Little Silver school board who responded to our questions three people are running for two seats on the Little Silver school board Alicia Aninowsky, current BOE president - Meet Alicia Aninowsky, Running For Little Silver Board Of Education Kathryn Galbavy, currently on the school board - Meet Kathryn Galbavy, Running For Little Silver Board Of Education Scott Galkin - Meet Scott Galkin, Running For Little Silver Board Of Education two people are running for one seat representing Little Silver to Red Bank Regional High School: Meet Steve Pedersen, Running For Red Bank Regional Board Of Education Meet Amanda Galante, Running For Red Bank Regional Board Of Education - Galante is currently on the board; she was appointed in August to fill a vacancy but you can vote early in person at the Little Silver Women's Club (111 Church Street) from Oct feeding sourdough starter and baking bread at his Middletown home More: Two Shore bakers compete on Hulu's 'Cookie, Cupcake, Cake' The Coatneys expanded to a Little Silver building they swung open the doors of a retail shop "It's kind of cool to be face to face with everybody," Betsy said of being able to welcome customers into their store which offers more than a dozen kinds of sourdough plus chocolate chip cookies and chocolate babka the latter of which is available on the weekends The couple bakes around 400 loaves of bread a day using about 30 to 40 gallons of sourdough starter Customers who want to try their hand at baking their own sourdough can purchase a kit of dehydrated starter and instructions like AU Honey from Middletown and flavored butters from Ronnybrook Farm Dairy in New York The Coatneys partnered with Fair Mountain Coffee Roasters in Atlantic Highlands on a custom blend that's available by the cup and their coffee menu also includes cold brew More: From sausage sandwiches to empanadas, good food awaits in Tuckerton, Little Egg Harbor Future additions to the shop include ciabatta "We're going to be adding variety as we can," Travis said "We will add more to give people a reason to come back." Go: 141 Markham Place, Little Silver; 732-202-5067, benchmarkbreads.com. The owner of Sickles Market in Little Silver has received an OK from a bankruptcy court judge to bring in an investment group to start a process that may resurrect the 116-year-old Monmouth County business his two daughters and a former employee also would be hired to run the store Gravelle signed an order approving the memorandum of understanding on Wednesday following a hearing Tuesday It "is an appropriate exercise of the debtors' business judgment and is in the best interest of the debtors their creditors and other parties of interest," the order states You can read the full memorandum at the bottom of this story What's next for Sickles Market? The inside story of how Little Silver landmark collapsed The agreement is "really a first step" toward formulating a plan of reorganization which would bring Sickles out of bankruptcy a partner at Genova Burns in Basking Ridge "It gives 1663 the comfort to know that they can move forward to try to formulate the ultimate deal which will result in a plan of reorganization for Bob Sickles and AHS and some resolution of the Sickles Market in Little Silver." It does not disclose the total investment associated with the deal The investors agreed to contribute the cash necessary for Sickles to fund their Chapter 11 reorganization plans Supermarket news: See inside Amazon Fresh in Eatontown, internet giant's first Jersey Shore supermarket Sickles' other debts include about $800,000 in unpaid sales tax and $300,000 in back wages to employees "The hope is that we'll be able to negotiate with all the groups of creditors something that they'll be satisfied with and that we'll be able to promptly move out of bankruptcy," Stolz said He added that the store's former employees will be paid at 100% of what they are owed in back pay which is approximately five acres and the location of Sickles Market where Sickles would be permitted to live as a tenant and could potentially repurchase The group also would reopen Sickles Market and hire the Sickles family to work for them Save on supermarket bills: More store brands shake up inflation-plagued shopping Wages in the first year would include $200,000 for Bob Sickles as president and a director of the new market company They also would receive a bonus if the company reaches financial targets A proposed deal is poised to clear up the thorny issue of more than $2.6 million owed to the former landlord of Sickles in Red Bank which had emerged as a potential obstacle to the return of Sickles Market in Little Silver Gravalle in Trenton is scheduled for March 18 A hearing on whether to confirm Sickles' reorganization plan is on the docket the same day Red Bank news: Denholtz has created a $2B real estate empire; now they want to get bigger Its owner, Sickles, and AHS Realty LLC, his business which holds the land of the Little Silver store and his Rumson home, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in May includes plans to pay employees back wages in full and two weeks of severance for former employees the company will honor outstanding Sickles Markets gift cards "over time," documents state 1663 Partners has said it hopes to reopen Sickles Market in Little Silver this summer and hire Sickles and his two daughters to run the company Red Bank news: Fable Creamery has vegan, gluten-free chocolates, cookies and ice cream The group also wishes that the Sickles family be debt free at the end "so that they will be able to assist 1663 without debts hanging over their heads," court papers state Sickles and his wife personally guaranteed three leases with Metrovation at the Anderson Building a renovated warehouse on Monmouth Street: Sickles Red Bank a liquor store next door; and office space on the second floor Metrovation claimed $2.65 million in damages against Sickles The largest unsecured creditor in the bankruptcy case Metrovation's ballot rejected Sickles' reorganization plan Sickles and 1663 held "extensive negotiations back and forth" with Metrovation Red Bank news: Reeal estate investment firm accused in lawsuit of shortchanging investors of $12M said the settlement reduces Metrovation's claim by about $1.6 million Metrovation's vote to accept the reorganization plan also will allow it to proceed on March 18 "Finally the Metrovation settlement will allow the debtors to remove an obstacle to the funding from 1663 under the Plan," court papers state Metrovation Anderson is moving on from Sickles It has leased the 8,000-square-foot space to a new market, called Anderson Market, a venture from Culture Collective Anderson Market will feature vendors offering everything from produce and cheese to meat and a healthy food eatery serving salads and soups There also will be a hot chicken concept offering hot chicken sandwiches and fries real estate and consumer news at the Asbury Park Press for 27 years He writes APP.com's What's Going There column and can be reached at dwillis@gannettnj.com Please sign up for his weekly newsletter and join his What's Going There page on Facebook for updates LITTLE SILVER - Have prospective investors thrown Sickles Market a lifeline has come forward with a willingness to reopen Sickles Market and hire Sickles The group also would sponsor Sickles' Chapter 11 plan of reorganization have agreed on a memorandum of understanding a document that would require approval from U.S Sickles lawyers have requested a hearing on Aug What happened? The inside story of how Little Silver landmark collapsed A full copy of the filing can be seen at the end of this story its desire to not only develop the Little Silver property but also to reopen Sickles Market," court papers state "1663 has also recognized the value of Robert and certain employees in not only the development of the Little Silver property but the future operations of the Little Silver Market." What's Going There? See inside Amazon Fresh in Eatontown, internet giant's first Jersey Shore supermarket 1663 would form at least three subsidiaries the Rumson house and other real estate owned by Sickles and the Sickles brand and intellectual property Wages would include $200,000 for Bob Sickles as president and a director of the new market company Sickles has received inquiries from parties interested in purchasing Sickles Market and developing the property at 1 Harrison St "The debtors and their professionals have entertained discussions with numerous prospective purchasers," court papers state "Each of the prospective purchasers/plan proponents with whom the debtors have conducted discussions have indicated the reopening of Sickles Market will enhance the value of the Little Silver property." 2024 at 1:11 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Scott Galkin (Campaign photo)LITTLE SILVER there is a school district election this autumn in Little Silver current Board member Kathryn Galbavy and Scott Galkin are running for two seats on the Little Silver Board of Education We asked all three candidates the same set of questions Chose two for the Little Silver Board of Education: Meet Alicia Aninowsky, Running For Little Silver Board Of Education Meet Kathryn Galbavy, Running For Little Silver Board Of Education Meet Scott Galkin, Running For Little Silver Board Of Education Chose one to represent Little Silver to Red Bank Regional High School: Meet Amanda Galante, Running For Red Bank Regional Board Of Education Galante is currently on the board; she was appointed in August to fill a vacancy I’m Scott Galkin and I'm running for the Little Silver school district Board of Education I have been working and operating my orthodontic practice in Woodbridge My practice is very involved in the local community and my patients are mainly children and adolescents I’ve always had a deep desire to help people and improve their smiles There's something incredibly rewarding about seeing the outcome of hard work knowing that I’ve made a positive impact on someone’s confidence and well-being I love being part of the transformation process and watching patients light up when they see their new smile knowing that their lives are better for it It’s this sense of fulfillment that continues to drive my passion for what I do every day I attended Rutgers University in New Brunswick where I received a biology degree with the highest honors an academic distinction awarded to students who excel at the very top of their class I then advanced to the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey in Newark I received my orthodontic certificate from Columbia University in New York which has led me to volunteer as a coach and actively support the Little Silver Recreation Program I coach my daughter’s Mid-Monmouth Travel Basketball team I’ve been involved in supporting education in the Little Silver District by working with the EFLS and the Little Silver PTO to further enhance our schools and community programs Do you have children in the district or formerly in the district I currently have two children in the Little Silver School District They are enjoying the opportunities the Little Silver School District has to offer in academics What we love most about the district is the small class sizes and the daily personal interactions that students have with their peers What experience do you have that would make you a good BOE member It's vital that we can work with a variety of personalities to reach our goals I’ve done this by running a small business where I interact daily with diverse individuals — employees Serving on the Board is a privilege that allows me to represent the taxpayers including both current and former parents of our schoolchildren respect and high-quality service that I offer to my patients employees and the sports teams I coach to the Board and Little Silver community This means actively listening to the concerns of Little Silver residents and ensuring our schools operate in a way that strengthens our community making it a place where families want to live and thrive Where do you think the Board needs to improve I have great respect for the current Board and understand that the job is not easy; however One area where I believe the Board can enhance its efforts is in transparency it's vital to keep the community informed and engaged I would love to see Board meetings livestreamed and archived online for future viewing Many people in Little Silver work long hours or are busy with after-school activities or bedtime routines making it difficult to attend meetings in person As someone who has made it a priority to attend as many Board meetings as possible with some meetings drawing as little as two or three attendees This shows that information is not reaching the public in a timely or accessible manner these are not available until a month later which makes the information outdated by the time it’s released Little Silver is a high-achieving school district yet our accomplishments aren't being effectively communicated due to the lack of live-streaming and archiving Little Silver is one of the few school boards in our area that does not offer live-streamed meetings Making these discussions accessible to a broader audience is crucial for building trust and fostering stronger engagement between the school board and the community it serves what are some of the biggest challenges facing your school district in the next 2 -5 years The world is changing at a fast pace and any Board needs to make sure that we do our best to keep up with that We need to keep our schools safe for everyone attending We also need to continually manage the district's costs effectively This includes controlling the rise of property taxes while maintaining the high standards that have made our schools some of the best in New Jersey Addressing these challenges will require careful planning and prioritizing both fiscal responsibility and student well-being I have a wealth of experience running a business and know all the ins and outs it takes to budget properly I plan to take this experience to work with the other Board members and find ways to cut excess spending and provide what the Little Silver schools essentially need to continue to excel Here's who's running in 2024 in Little Silver: Red Bank Regional High School Board of Education - Vote For One Little Silver Board of Education - Vote for two 2024 at 1:09 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Current Little Silver school board president Alicia Aninowsky They are current BOE members Alicia Aninowsky (current BOE president) and Kathryn Galbavy Patch asked all three of them the same set of questions occupation and what town BOE you are running for I am 49 years old and have lived in Little Silver for 22 years I am currently on the Little Silver Board of Education In 1999 I graduated from Boston University with a master's degree in physical therapy and went on to work primarily with people who had had strokes and brain injuries I decided to stay home to raise my two boys full time and became very involved volunteering in their schools Both of my children have been in Little Silver Schools since kindergarten My oldest now attends Red Bank Regional High School and my youngest is in Markham Place Middle School I have a long history of volunteering in Little Silver Schools that has allowed me to get to know my fellow parents teachers and school administration very well I know that while our town may seem homogeneous at times and needs among Little Silver residents that a board member should reflect in their decision making My experience has taught me to listen carefully to my community what is some of the work you're proudest of that the Board has done I am very proud to have a long list:-Our Board approved long-needed salary adjustments to our instructional staff and successfully negotiated a new 5-year teacher contract this past year The success of our schools depends so heavily on our excellent teaching staff and I am proud of the relationship the administration and Board has with them - Our district maintains robust programming in the arts At a time when other districts are cutting these programs ours continues to provide these critical and healthy components to our students' development - Our improved collaboration with the Little Silver borough implementing cost-saving shared service agreements is a notable accomplishment of our current Board - Our Board is "data-savvy," and we use that data to drive continuous improvement We meet with our curriculum director on a regular basis to analyze test scores and academic growth in order to support how our students learn best.- Our Board supports staffing and programming for social-emotional wellness mental health awareness and violence prevention These programs have been shown to be critical for a safe and healthy school environment We also support and encourage a strong relationship with the Little Silver Police Department whose relationship with our kids and presence in our schools is a vital piece of our culture.- Lastly Little Silver Schools are ranked among the top districts in the state BOE and every Little Silver resident who contributes to an environment where our children This is for both current BOE members and those not on the Board I would like to increase our interaction with Red Bank Regional but more collaboration may help ease our students' transition to high school With a deeper relationship we may also find creative ways to share more resources and as a result provide more for all of our students what are some of the biggest challenges facing the Little Silver school district in the next 2 -5 years The growing teacher shortage and budgetary constraints combine to form the most immediate problem facing Little Silver Schools We are a high achieving district that demands a high caliber teaching staff Recruiting and retaining great teachers is a challenge because of the teacher shortage alone Working within a budget limited by the 2% cap makes that task even harder Our Board is paying careful attention to legislation that addresses the teacher shortage and revisions to the school funding formula and will support bills that are in line with Little Silver's needs We will engage our community in these efforts when needed the Board will support every effort made by our administration to make Little Silver Schools a great place to work and learn Everyone who's running in 2024 in Little Silver: The election will be Nov. 5, but you can vote early in person at the Little Silver Women's Club (111 Church Street) from Oct. 26 - Nov. 3. Hours will be Monday-Saturday, 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. and Sunday, 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. No appointment is necessary, according to the state of NJ Division of Elections Meet Steve Pedersen, Running For Red Bank Regional Board Of Education Steven Pedersen and Amanda Galante are running against each other for one seat representing Little Silver on the Red Bank Regional High School Board of Education 2024 at 10:32 am ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}(Carly Baldwin/Patch)LITTLE SILVER 6 bankruptcy filing — and request to reorganize and re-open — Sickles Market disclosed that it sold customers a total of $800,000 in gift cards before abruptly closing last winter the new owners who seek to purchase all of Sickles' assets and reopen the market — if a bankruptcy judge approves it — said they intend to honor all $800,000 of those gift cards "If the plan is confirmed and Sickles Market is reopened Newco intends to initiate a program to honor approximately [$800,000] of gift cards that would otherwise be worthless thus benefiting many local consumers," read the most recent Sickles bankruptcy filing Normally when a business files for bankruptcy As Patch reported last week and they hope to purchase and reopen Sickles Market In this statement posted to the Sickles website last Thursday 1663 said "all outstanding gift cards can be honored over time once the market reopens." Former Sickles employees will also be paid two weeks' severance Many former customers said Sickles sold expensive gift cards right up until they closed; one Monmouth Beach woman filed a complaint in small-claims court saying Sickles owes her $3,000 for a gift card they sold her Well-known New Jersey law firm Genova Burns is representing Sickles in their bankruptcy Patch now has a copy of the most recent Dec 6 Sickles bankruptcy filing (bankruptcy filings are public record) so stay tuned for more reporting to come this week Last week's report: Sickles Will Reopen In Same Location In Summer 2025, Market Announces (Dec Less than four weeks after being forced to shutter their rather young Red Bank Sickles Market had to make what was probably the hardest decision in recent memory To close down their Little Silver location UPDATE: In a social media post on Dec. 5, Sickles Market announced that a bankruptcy agreement will allow the storied shop to reopen this summer The plan with 1663 Partners will offer backpay to employees two weeks of severance for former employees and honoring gift cards "Before we reached our toughest years from 2020 to 2024 with the intention of staying open through any challenge that may come at us," the Sickles family said in a written statement and while the world rapidly changes around us The family promises to return with "all the deliciousness and beauty that we have always offered" as well as "new and exciting offerings." The Little Silver store has been in operation for more than a century It appears the trouble began when the family opened the Red Bank location only three years ago. According to the APP court papers showed that "Metrovation filed a lawsuit in state Superior Court on March 1 over the closure of the Red Bank store claiming it is owed more than $324,000 in back rent and late fees." RELATED: Sickles Market in Red Bank, NJ, suddenly closes for good the owners also talked about the challenges of operating through the pandemic which coincided with the opening of their now-shuttered Red Bank location Since the news broke of the closing on the evening of March 11 there were signs of potential trouble including emptier-than-normal shelves it's important to look at the bigger picture Based on the time frame of when financial issues seemed to begin it does line up with the brunt of the pandemic which crippled many businesses throughout New Jersey Sickles appears to be yet another victim of trying to survive during a time that would never be in their favor One of the things I loved about Sickles was the quality of their plants Every spring I would load up on gardening supplies and some early plants to put in my garden the prices may have been on the slightly higher side The staff took great care of all the plants there and it showed in the quality You simply couldn't compare that to a big-box location which is why I always got my supplies from Sickles the staff was always super friendly and helpful I'm not sure where I'm going to go this spring Like so many others that crowded the store Despite all the reports of the store closing down, this may only be temporary. According to the APP we want to make a comeback and I think we will someday." It's also important to note that Sickles is coming out of their slow season a little time off from operations will help them get back on their feet sooner rather than later Despite the Little Silver market shuttering, there still is one family business in operation. Bottles by Sickles READ MORE: Sickles Market in Red Bank, NJ, suddenly closes for good Gallery Credit: Mike Brant The above post reflects the thoughts and observations of New Jersey 101.5 Sunday morning host Mike Brant Another New Jersey small business forced to make the difficult decision to shutter\nRead More UPDATE: In a social media post on Dec. 5, Sickles Market announced that a bankruptcy agreement will allow the storied shop to reopen this summer It appears the trouble began when the family opened the Red Bank location only three years ago. According to the APP RELATED: Sickles Market in Red Bank, NJ, suddenly closes for good Despite all the reports of the store closing down, this may only be temporary. According to the APP Despite the Little Silver market shuttering, there still is one family business in operation. Bottles by Sickles READ MORE: Sickles Market in Red Bank, NJ, suddenly closes for good 2025 at 10:18 am ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}(Shutterstock)LITTLE SILVER state aid figures were released for New Jersey school districts The amount of aid districts receive from Trenton is very important as it helps districts prepare their budgets determine which classes and extracurricular to keep The money will be used for the upcoming 2025-'26 school year Here are the 2025-'26 figures for state aid for local school districts: Here are all the amounts in state aid New Jersey school districts will receive this year: https://www.nj.gov/education/s... You can search by town to find your town This will be the final budget Murphy will prepare in his time as New Jersey governor To make it more equitable as to how state aid is determined the state put a three percent cap on how much a district could lose and a six percent cap on how much more aid it could get LITTLE SILVER - Growing up in Long Island and Middletown sisters-in-law Lorraine and Gabrielle Wile both loved entertaining and making their environments look beautiful And as adults, the duo successfully joined forces to launch Wile Events a Little Silver-based full-service luxury wedding and event planning studio that’s been creating elevated refined and deeply curated experiences for clients for over a decade “I loved art as a kid and was especially into drawing and painting,” said Lorraine and then joined the marketing team at a luxury concierge company in New York City where I coordinated a lot of events and gained experience in event-planning and designing invitations and other graphic elements.” “My family always hosted the holidays for our many relatives so I learned how to cook as well as the art of a properly set table at an early age and enjoyed taking part in those celebrations and making people feel loved and appreciated,” recalled Gabrielle so we always had beautiful flowers in our home and I developed a deep appreciation for beautiful aesthetics and how they transform spaces and make people feel.” Wedding drama: How a Freehold restaurant and others helped save Neptune couple from wedding disaster graduating with a degree in communications and business and becoming friends with Lorraine there — where both also met their future husbands “Lorraine married Derek Wile and I married Rob Wile.” I got a job in the film and entertainment division of a PR firm in Manhattan where I worked with A-list celebrities on movie premiers and press junkets and assisted with crisis management,” Gabrielle said “I especially loved the events side of the business — creating concepts putting together red-carpet events and seeing people’s reactions.” A few years after getting married and starting their family “I felt ready to make a run at building something that leaned into my creative strengths,” she said “Lorraine and I were already good friends and she and Derek were engaged to be married so I proposed the idea of starting our own company together," Gabrielle said "We’d helped each other with resources in our respective jobs along the way co-hosted family holidays and celebrations for the people in our lives over the years and had many shared and individual strengths that I felt would help us build an amazing company.” New Jersey takes the cake: Top 3 wedding venues in America found in Garden State “I took the leap with Gabrielle,” Lorraine said it made it easy to name our business Wile Events It seemed natural to use our own identity in our branding I offered graphic design services for invitations menus and other applications and we brought in experts for floral design but over the years we worked toward producing these elements ourselves,” Lorraine said “I’d always been deeply connected to the floral expression of our events and had a close hand in the floral work provided by our vendors so a friend recommended that I consider doing it myself,” Gabrielle explained “I pursued education in floral techniques and design skills and it’s since become a very successful and differentiating aspect of our business we team up with clients as their advocate to handle all of the logistics develop an overarching design and blueprint of their event and then create the floral and graphic design elements ourselves,” Gabrielle said “We’re a one-stop shop studio that offers full-service capabilities in-house to create beautiful bespoke events.” 'Beautiful bespoke events'Serving as luxury event planners and designers “we’ve built a strong presence in the wedding market but we also produce corporate and high-end social events,” said Lorraine of the jobs they specialize in one of the most recent of which was the annual gala for the Bob Woodruff Foundation at Lincoln Center this past Nov Though they initially worked out of a Bergen County-based office and then a Shore-area studio in Asbury Park “a great 2,000-square-foot space became available in Little Silver and we moved there in 2020,” Lorraine said of their current space which features a conference room for client and team meetings a studio for creating floral designs and larger graphic design elements and space for their extensive inventory of event accessories Want attention? Façade Promotions in Toms River knows how to get it “We focus on creating an elevated aesthetic by getting to know our clients on a deeper level so that we can understand who they are as people and create something that truly resonates with and celebrates them,” Gabrielle explained of their process For a recent wedding reception they designed in Deal “the bride was named after a character in 'The Great Gatsby,' so we created fabulous oversized fringed chandeliers reminiscent of the Art Deco era and she absolutely loved them,” Gabrielle said “Another bride we worked with had always dreamed of getting married at her childhood home because she loved the movie 'Father of the Bride,'” Gabrielle said recreated a specific pattern of flooring distinct to the house in the reception tent to connect the spaces and had a watercolorist sketch a portrait of the bride’s home to adorn the invitations and help tie everything together We then had the original artwork framed and presented it to the bride and groom as a wedding gift.” For another wedding in northern Connecticut “the bride told us about the wonderful times she spent with her family around the kitchen table talking over big bowls of blueberries at their vacation house where the wedding was being held,” Gabrielle said “We located the farm that grew those berries and at the reception we placed glass candy dishes filled with those juicy blueberries on all of the tables so that guests could talk and enjoy the experience that the bride and her family had.” Serving clients in the tristate area and destinations in Florida “we limit the number of weddings we support in a year to ensure that every client receives our full undivided attention Gabrielle said that sustainable designs that minimize waste are a top priority “And while neutral wedding designs have long been popular because they’re so timeless and elegant,” she added “we’re seeing clients feel more at ease showing their personalities through colors and patterns which makes these events so visually interesting.” the Wiles confirmed that costs for many design elements have risen since the pandemic especially for specific flowers and other items sourced from their specialty providers in the Netherlands waiting for some clients to make decisions — which can cause them to lose the band or another provider they were hoping to reserve — can also be tricky but we try to help make decisions easy and keep the wheels in motion for clients so that everything can move forward,” Lorraine said the pressure is on us to ensure that everything turns out fantastic and we don’t take that responsibility lightly.” Places to stay: As Hollywood and Netflix descend on NJ, they need more hotels like the Molly Pitcher Inn Working collaboratively to meet with clients lead the floral and graphic elements and oversee their network of freelance providers “clients routinely tell us that that we exceed their expectations and we’ve generated a lot of happiness over the years,” Gabrielle said of her clients’ excitement following the "big reveal." “We love that clients have referred to us as ‘the dream team’ and are willing to recommend our services to their loved ones because they enjoyed their experience with us so much.” “Gabrielle and I love what we do and work hard to create an incredible experience for clients both on the day of the event and throughout the entire journey,” Lorraine said then becoming family and starting a business together set us up for success and we have a deep respect for each other’s shared and respective skills.” “We feel so fortunate that we get to do this together every day,” Gabrielle agreed “and we still love hanging out together on the weekends with our families.” “it’s so gratifying when clients love the concepts we present as well as when guests come up to us during an event and tell us how amazing everything is,” Lorraine said once-in-a-lifetime experiences,” Gabrielle concluded “We love to flex our creative muscle and see the joy it brings our clients.” Website: www.wileevents.com 2024 at 3:54 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Amanda "Mandy" Galante (Campaign photo)LITTLE SILVER Local residents Steven Pedersen and Amanda Galante (currently on the board; she was appointed in August to fill a vacancy) are running against each other for one seat representing Little Silver on the Red Bank Regional High School Board of Education Patch asked both candidates the same set of questions I am running to represent Little Silver on the Red Bank Regional High School Board of Education I am 66 years old and have a diverse educational background with a bachelor’s degree in international business administration from Georgetown University and a master’s degree in cybersecurity from the University of Maryland I also hold several certifications in networking I taught technology for 16 years at Red Bank Regional I have developed a nationally recognized cybersecurity curriculum and regularly speak at conferences on cybersecurity education I am also a co-founder of Garden State Cyber a non-profit organization that helps train New Jersey teachers to bring cybersecurity learning into their classrooms I have been honored as Teacher of the Year at Red Bank Regional High School and Monmouth County received the Yale University Educator Award and been named CyberPatriot Coach of the Year and a SANS Cybersecurity Institute Difference Maker I've proudly lived in Little Silver for 37 years during which I've raised three children who graduated from Red Bank Regional High School and currently have five grandchildren attending schools in Little Silver My oldest grandson will be at Red Bank Regional in five short years In my years as an Red Bank Regional teacher I also mentored hundreds of students through their college years and still provide advice during their work careers teacher and former Little Silver Board of Education member uniquely qualifies me to represent our community on the RBRHS Board During my 13 years on the Little Silver Board I served on the Finance and Negotiations Committees and co-founded the Education Foundation of Little Silver to secure funding for school technology I became a teacher at the RBRHS Academy of Information Technology transitioning from a career as a network administrator I created a four-year cybersecurity track that integrated competitive Cyber Club teams which I coached to achieve national recognition I also took the initiative to introduce the CyberPatriot program to our middle school expanding cybersecurity education to younger students I believe I bring a unique perspective as the only candidate who has firsthand experience with the day-to-day life at Red Bank Regional High School like transitioning from 40-minute to 80-minute classes and I am familiar with the safety protocols for fire I have supported students with IEPs and written countless college recommendations I am well-versed in the complexities of state testing and fluent in the various educational acronyms No other board member can bring this level of expertise to our Board’s decision-making process I was only appointed this August 18 to fill a seat vacancy and look forward to having a positive impact on the Board I believe communication is the area most in need of improvement We can start by adapting the BOE meeting format to include questions from attendees While we may not always have immediate answers open dialogue will allow us to address concerns effectively and follow up as needed It’s essential to listen to all stakeholders — students parents and community members — to ensure their voices are heard and their perspectives are considered in Board decision-making The Board must also work to improve transparency by providing clear and timely information about its decisions By keeping the community informed and educating them on important issues we can help everyone better understand the reasons behind key actions taken by the Board what are some of the biggest challenges facing your school district in the next 2 - 5 years One of the biggest challenges for Red Bank Regional High School is ensuring academic rigor We must provide a challenging curriculum that prepares students for college and careers fostering critical thinking and offering diverse course options Equally important is the financial impact on our community we need to be mindful of budget constraints and the taxpayer burden Transparent decision-making and community engagement are essential to maintaining trust as we navigate these financial challenges Retaining and supporting our talented staff is also a top priority We must motivate our educators by providing professional development and a positive work environment where they feel valued Addressing the effects of social media on student behavior and mental health is crucial We need to educate students on responsible use and provide mental health resources and mental health professionals will help us develop effective support programs integrating technologies like AI into our curriculum is vital we can enhance learning experiences and equip students with the skills they need for future careers Little Silver Board of Education - Vote For Two Christine Gravelle issued her decision Tuesday allowing a proposal from an LLC called 1663 Partners to proceed 1663 Partners is composed of three Rumson residents, Jennifer Griffin Karp, Dennis Devine and one-time Council candidate Timothy McCooey What they seek to do is purchase three properties currently owned by Robert Sickles and his wife: The six-acre lot at 1 Harrison Avenue that houses the market and all its related assets; a one-acre lot at 5 Harrison Avenue the Sickles' private family home on Heathcliff Road in Rumson (The liquor license used by Bottles by Sickles has already been sold.) How much is 1663 Partners paying for all this A total sale price has not yet been worked out chair of the bankruptcy department at major New Jersey law firm Genova Burns Sickles hired Genova Burns as his bankruptcy lawyers "A judge yesterday allowed the plan to proceed and all the parties are now talking to each other and assessing." it will be quite the sum: The two Little Silver properties combined including the Sickles Market building and its assets the Sickles believe the lot is worth far more than that their Rumson home was appraised at $2.4 million 1663 Partners wants to re-open Sickles Market and run it as a gourmet food store and nursery again and receive minority ownership (5 percent) shares in the market Sickles and his wife will be allowed to keep living in their Rumson home There is the understanding they will have the chance to buy the home back from 1663 Partners This is all according to a memorandum of understanding between Sickles and 1663 Partners, which Patch broke the details of last week 1663 Partners does propose building residential around the market: They propose tearing down that small house at 5 Harrison and building residential "The idea is they will keep the market open and build residential around it," he said "They are currently evaluating what is the highest and best use for that land." Patch replied that Little Silver residents may not react favorably to new housing construction "They all believe having the market re-open enhances the value of the property for residential purposes I also know they have already talked to the town of Little Silver (about building residential)." Are 1663 Partners personal friends of the Sickles He said they simply are a trio of local residents who heard Sickles After finding Sickles' bankruptcy filing online Now that a federal judge approved the "1663 Plan" to move forward it will have to be proposed to everyone who is owed an outstanding debt from Bob Sickles This includes all the employees who worked for him and all the meat and vegetable companies who have not been paid for food deliveries (they are owed $1.3 million combined) a majority of those parties — two thirds — need to approve it with an understanding that some or all their debts will be paid to them "The former employees of the market and the liquor store will be paid in full for the wages they are owed," said Sickles' lawyer Sickles has made clear from the very beginning of all this that all employees will be paid There are other creditors they may attempt to negotiate with There are some claims we are likely to dispute the Sickles family is also trying to prevent the bank from foreclosing on their Rumson home before the 1663 deal goes through: Last week Northfield Bank filed a motion to start foreclosure proceedings on the Heathcliff property Genova Burns filed an objection motion Tuesday Stolz and his team argue that the 1663 plan is the only way to keep the Sickles in their home "We believe they have more than adequate collateral and we are hopeful and confident the judge will deny their motion," said Stolz "The Sickles family ran this market from 1908 until the COVID crisis hit," said Stolz an extraordinary financial strain that happened exactly at the time COVID hit All of these factors converged for people who for years had operated successfully and profitably They fell into a financial black hole they could not get out of." Last Wednesday's wowzer: New Owner Attempts To Take Over, Reopen Sickles Market (Aug Additional details Friday: More Details Revealed About Proposed Sickles Land Deal (Aug and his two daughters on staff at six-figure yearly salaries But there are some additional new details that have not yet been made public the Sickles family says they've been talking to "numerous" other parties (all unnamed) interested in buying the two lots of land they own in Little Silver: 1 Harrison Avenue the six-acre lot that contains the market and parking lot a much smaller lot next door that has one single-family home on it All of this information is according to the latest Sickles bankruptcy application filed last Friday, Aug. 16. You can read the filing here All bankruptcy filings in America are open to the public Two of the buyers are so serious they already started talking to Sickles' bank (Northfield) The developers say they want to buy both lots tear down the single-family home and build housing there is using Genova Burns as his bankruptcy lawyer and Genova Burns raised the specter that affordable housing may be part of any new development: "Each of the prospective purchasers have also indicated that the 5 Harrison house should be knocked down and that land used as part of the residential development," the filing reads "All of the prospective purchasers have recognized that development of the Little Silver property will require certain approvals from the town of Little Silver Because of the Township’s need to comply with affordable housing laws there may be public resistance to these zoning approvals." This is the trio of Rumsonites — Jennifer Griffin Karp, Dennis Devine and one-time Council candidate Timothy McCooey — who want to swoop in buy both Sickles lots and reopen the market That's not all: 1663 also wants ownership of Sickles' private home in Rumson Sickles and his wife would become tenants in their own home But they would not have to pay rent to 1663 Partners — at least not right away for a period of time and provides them with an option to repurchase the Rumson property," reads the application 1663 also said they want to "develop" both Little Silver properties 1663 Partners recognizes "the value of Robert his daughters and certain employees in not only the development of the Little Silver Property it is still not known how much 1663 will pay Sickles for all three of his properties and the assets related to his food store appears eager to re-open his market and get back to running it with his daughters Sickles has been talking to 1663 Partners since June This proposal from 1663 Partners cannot go through unless a bankruptcy judge approves it owes $800,000 in unpaid sales tax to the state vegetable and meat vendors) and $300,000 to market employees who have not been paid Genova Burns also pointed that real estate taxes to the town of Little Silver are going unpaid All of these outstanding debts can be seen as reasons to compel a judge to approve the proposed 1663 deal. The Asbury Park Press reports a judge will review the Sickles application in a hearing next Tuesday Wednesday's wowzer: New Owner Attempts To Take Over, Reopen Sickles Market (Aug 2024 at 11:06 am ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Steven Pedersen (Campaign photo)LITTLE SILVER Here are Pederson's answers as he got back to us first Galante's answers will be published Wednesday I attended Vanderbilt University ('96) and received a JD from SMU Law School ('01) I work as an attorney and am running for the Red Bank Regional Board of Education for Little Silver My 14-year old started at Red Bank Regional this year Our younger children are in the Little Silver schools and our children are third-generation residents of Little Silver I have attended Red Bank Regional Board of Education meetings for the past several years and I have worked with other parents to effectuate positive change by engaging with the administration and board I am a firm believer that the administration and board must always follow their own policies and procedures My background in the law helped with the initiative to save aspects of the honors curriculum in 2023 by forcing the board to follow its own procedures I have put out my platform issues. Many of these address areas that I believe can benefit from improvement. I have created a series of posts on these issues on my Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/steve.pedersen.889403 1 BOE Members: Should be direct stakeholders in the school Procedure: BOE must follow its own procedures Curriculum: Red Bank Regional must maintain curriculum rigor Transparency: Meetings should be accessible with detailed meeting minutes Outreach: Increase engagement with young families not yet in high school BOE Leadership: Board presidency should rotate between the three sending districts on a yearly basis School rankings: Increase Red Bank Regional state rankings Five-year plan: Red Bank Regional must do one immediately inclusive culture at school that facilitates learning Accountability: Demand accountability from the Board of Education and administration The school has not done a five-year plan in quite some time and has recently begun that process which I think will be great for the school and Little Silver There are many high school options in the area and it is critical that Red Bank Regional maintain its enrollment from Little Silver My platform will confront many of the issues identified therein and help to make our school better in all aspects This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. 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The MOU has not been signed by all parties nor has it been approved by a bankruptcy court judge did not get back to Patch when we asked questions about the proposed asset transfer; all of the information in this article is from the memorandum of understanding.) there are still dozens of Sickles former employees who say they have still not been paid for the past month before the market closed in February These are the men and women who stocked shelves made food and worked in the garden center and catering They also say Sickles failed to provide continued healthcare benefits for its employees after abruptly closing down One woman who worked in the Sickles gardening center said she was laid off in a seasonal lay-off in January personally told her her health insurance would be covered through March Her health insurance company then informed her that Sickles had not paid its insurance premiums since January Her insurer told her she owes $83,000 for that surgery which she's been fighting and whittled down to $13,000 "I'm so happy right now that at least I don't owe $83,000 anymore," said the employee "It's been difficult to find a lawyer to take my case once they filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy Everyone is hands off now that they are in bankruptcy So now they're just going to reopen and everything is hunky dory?" more or less," said another former Sickles employee Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. This year's presidential election is the first in which New Jersey residents can cast an early vote since the state approved the voting option in 2021 Residents can vote early in person on a voting machine for nine days before the general election on Nov Hours will be Monday through Saturday 10 a.m NorthJersey.com reporter Kristie Cattafi contributed to this story around-the-clock film studio at the former Monmouth Army base Multiple board members said they are worried about noise outdoor filming and intrusive lighting glaring into residents' homes — especially during the overnight filming Netflix says it intends to do on site 26 — the Tuesday before Thanksgiving — the Oceanport Planning Board gave its approval that construction can begin on the first round of Netflix film studios You can watch that Nov. 26 meeting here: https://www.gotostage.com/chan... This is the construction of the first four soundstages at Fort Monmouth Netflix said it was pleased to get the approval "The Oceanport Planning Board's approval of our site plan demonstrates that the community shares our enthusiasm for building a new studio in New Jersey," said a Netflix spokesperson in a statement released to the media last Tuesday the night the Planning Board vote was taken "This project will drive economic growth and create jobs in the state," he continued we are excited to continue partnering with local officials and the community to transform this historic space into a world-class production facility." These first four soundstages are "Phase 1A" of Netflix's larger plan to develop more than 200 acres of the Fort Monmouth property Netflix plans to turn Fort Monmouth into its East Coast filming headquarters and will build a total of 12 soundstages on site Phil Murphy say opening a film production studio will bring thousands of actor/actress make-up and editorial/writing jobs to this area which plunged into economic decay after the U.S The first four stages will be built on what is called the "McAfee Zone" or "McAfee Parcel." The McAfee Parcel is 45 acres bordered by Cheryl Avenue to the north Brewer Avenue to the west and Avenue of Memories along the south It butts up against the towns of Oceanport and Eatontown The closest home sits 380 feet from the boundary line of the McAfee Zone There will be an 8-10 foot wall around the entire McAfee Parcel Security will be very tightly controlled and nobody will be allowed on Netflix property without permission to be there Nov. 15 Patch report: Noise, Overnight Filming From Netflix Worries Oceanport Planning Board Get important news about your town as it happens Get the top stories from across our network Are you sure you want to unsubscribe from daily updates Newly released bodycam footage shows a July 2024 arrest of a DUI driver with a history of traffic offenses who fled the scene of a crash in Monmouth County Melissa Diller had a BAC of more than twice the legal limit when she crashed her Mercedes SUV into a utility pole and fled the scene Transparency Bodycam published footage of the crash on July 22 involving a white 2017 Mercedes GLE that had struck a pole on Mitchell Place near Oakes Road in Little Silver The driver was identified by Little Silver police as 42-year-old Melissa Diller, of Middletown, according to records published by The Mounmouth Journal The footage from Officer Andrew White's body-worn camera shows him finding the SUV at the scene with airbag deployment The officer eventually finds Diller in front of a home on Rumson Road where she said she'd been going through a divorce and denied drinking any alcohol Diller is seen in the footage performing field sobriety tests Further testing later found Diller's BAC was 0.16% Transparency Bodycam says citing police papers leaving the scene of an accident involving property damage Records show that Diller has a history of motor vehicle offenses dating back to the 2000s she was ticketed for obstructing the passage of other vehicles she was ticketed for unsafe operation of a vehicle and failure to observe a traffic control device (camera) she was issued a summons for failure to possess a valid driver's license Click here to watch the full video from Transparency Bodycam.