On January 24, 2019, the Fort Monmouth Economic Revitalization Authority (FMERA) closed with Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L) on the former Army electrical system which supports the Charles Wood section of Fort Monmouth. Prior to this closing, both the Army and FMERA purchased offsite high-voltage power from JCP&L, which was then converted and distributed […]
Fort Monmouth continues to pay homage to its rich history by celebrating American heroes of the past and present. This November, the Fort hosted two Veterans Day events — the inaugural Veterans Day parade and golf outing at Suneagles Golf Course and a special Veterans Day tribute performance by the Monmouth Civic Chorus at the […]
The Fort Monmouth Economic Revitalization Authority (FMERA) has received a Gold Excellence in Economic Development Award for its Fort Monmouth Redevelopment Strategy from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC). The Award recognizes FMERA’s multi-year effort to redevelop Fort Monmouth and the diversity and level of economic investment achieved to date, as well as investment […]
At its October meeting, the Fort Monmouth Economic Revitalization Authority (FMERA) Board approved a Purchase and Sale & Redevelopment Agreement with TetherView Property Management, LLC (TetherView) for the sale and redevelopment of the Allison Hall Complex. Allison Hall is situated within the Fort’s historic district, located in Oceanport. Constructed in 1928 to serve as the […]
The Fort Monmouth Economic Revitalization Authority (FMERA) is pleased to announce that Monmouth County has been awarded a $100,000 grant in conjunction with the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) from the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (EDA) in the pilot round of the Innovation Challenge. Monmouth County is seeking to facilitate the growth of […]
At its September meeting, the Fort Monmouth Economic Revitalization Authority (FMERA) approved the transmittal of Fort Monmouth Reuse and Redevelopment Plan (Reuse Plan) Proposed Plan Amendment #11 to the boroughs of Oceanport, Eatontown, and Tinton Falls. Each host municipality is provided a 45-day comment period, at the end of which it has an opportunity to […]
At its September meeting, the Fort Monmouth Economic Revitalization Authority (FMERA) approved a Purchase & Sale and Redevelopment Agreement between FMERA and KKF University Enterprises, LLC (KKF). KKF proposes to renovate and construct a state-of-the-art, satellite campus in the heart of Fort Monmouth’s Main Post. Squier Hall, also known as Building 283, is a two-story, […]
The Marina at Oceanport opened at the former Fort Monmouth marina nearly two years ago, under an operator’s agreement between the Fort Monmouth Economic Revitalization Authority (FMERA) and the restaurant owner, Mario Criscione of Asbury Park Development Partners (APDP). Since its opening, patrons have been flocking to the waterfront restaurant and bar, which occupies the […]
The Fort Monmouth Economic Revitalization Authority (FMERA) hosted a showcase last week for the McAfee Complex, one of the most highly-anticipated development sites at the Fort. The approximately 50-acre McAfee Complex in Oceanport features one of the newest buildings remaining on Fort Monmouth and is suitable for reuse as a technology park or innovation campus. […]
Following 15 years of various civilian assignments at Fort Monmouth and seven years of service as the Fort Monmouth Site Manager, Lieutenant Colonel John Occhipinti, USA, ret. announced his retirement as a civilian employee as of June 30th. In his role as Site Manager, Mr. Occhipinti managed the Fort Monmouth Caretaker Workforce, provided oversight on […]