Author: BRUCE MORAN, Department Editor
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RiverCenter will use grant to revitalize Red Bank
The Red Bank RiverCenter’s zero-interest loan from the Downtown Business Improvement Zone Loan Fund program that was recently approved will provide funds to improve visual appeal, safety and continue revitalization efforts in Red Bank’s downtown business district, according to a press release. In the press release, Eric Houghtaling (D-Monmouth) and Joann Downey (D-Monmouth) announced that…
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Middletown Historical Society meeting May 15
The Middletown Township Historical Society meeting on May 15 will feature Glenn LeBoeuf presenting his talk “The Crossing” about the crucial night when the American Revolution hinged on his success. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. and will be held at the Poricy Park Nature Center, 345 Oak Hill Road, Middletown. Visitors are welcome…
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Essays now being accepted for the 12th annual Churchin Open
The Curchin Group announced that it is presently accepting essay submissions to determine the nonprofit beneficiaries of the 12th Annual Curchin Open, a nine-hole indoor miniature golf tournament that will be held this November in Red Bank . Recognized nonprofit charities that are located in Monmouth and Ocean counties are eligible to enter by writing…
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Church’s thrift store open in Belford
The Belford United Methodist Church Thrift Store is open at 180 Church St, Belford. Hours of operation are 9 am to 12 p.m. on Wednesday and Saturday. All donations are accepted except for large items.
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Chhange to hold colloquium on May 10 at Brookdale
The Center for Holocaust, Human Rights & Genocide Education (Chhange) will present its 2017 annual colloquium on May 10 from 9:30 am. to 12:30 p.m at the Robert J. Collins Arena, which is located at Brookdale Community College in Lincroft. Admission is $5 per person. Doors open at 8:30 a.m. During the colloquium, Chhange will explore “Refugees and…
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Performers of the Week for May 1
Rain and clouds outshined the sun during a week when the weather dominated play. But there were some performers who delivered bright results on the local scholastic athletic fields. On the baseball fields … Pitching was the name of the game on the diamond. Paul Birzin delivered a perfect game in a five-inning affair April…