Author: Claire Reed, Managing Editor

  • Millstone school board adopts $38M budget for next year

    Millstone school board adopts $38M budget for next year

    By Matthew Sockol Staff Writer MILLSTONE – The Millstone Township K-8 School District Board of Education has adopted a $38.2 million budget for 2017-18 that will see residents pay more in school taxes over the next year. The budget was adopting following a discussion among district administrators and board members at an April 24 meeting.…

  • Seniors of Little Silver hold meeting May 23

    Seniors of Little Silver hold meeting May 23

    The Seniors of Little Silver will hold a meeting at 1 p.m. on May 23 at the Woman’s Club, 111 Church St., Little Silver. Dave DeLuca will entertain attendees with Frank Sinatra songs. Refreshments will be provided by all of our members. The Seniors of Little Silver will have another meeting at 12 p.m. on June 27.…

  • Aberdeen holds paper shredding on May 6

    Aberdeen holds paper shredding on May 6

    Aberdeen Township will hold a paper shredding event on May 6 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Aberdeen Township Municipal Building. The Aberdeen Town Hall is located on Church Street, just off Atlantic Avenue. The paper shredding is a free service for all Monmouth County residents. Individuals must bring proof of residency. Up…

  • “Martha Washington” comes to Edison Public Library May 3

    “Martha Washington” comes to Edison Public Library May 3

    The Edison Public Library Foundation will present Martha Washington played by Alisa Dupuy in the continuing series “An American Tale” at 6:30 p.m. on May 3 at the main branch of the Edison Public Library, 340 Plainfield Ave. Martha Washington was held in high esteem in her time for the funds she raised for the…

  • Millstone officials amend Halloween curfew

    Millstone officials amend Halloween curfew

    By Matthew Sockol Staff Writer MILLSTONE – Municipal officials are establishing new regulations for a Halloween curfew in Millstone Township. On April 19, the Township Committee introduced an ordinance that, if adopted, will amend curfew regulations during the period that includes Halloween. Mayor Michael Kuczinski, Deputy Mayor Fiore Masci and committee members Gary Dorfman, Nancy…

  • Retired teacher wants to serve community

    Retired teacher wants to serve community

    By Matthew Sockol Staff Writer MILLSTONE – A retired teacher is seeking to give Democrats representation on the Township Committee. All five seats on the governing body are currently held by Republicans. Democrat Thomas Cantalice, a retired teacher and the current manager of the Oceanport branch of the Monmouth County Library, has filed a nominating…

  • Freehold officer promoted to sergeant

    Freehold officer promoted to sergeant

    By Matthew Sockol Staff Writer FREEHOLD – Following nearly a decade of service with the Freehold Borough Police Department, an officer has received a promotion. During a Borough Council meeting on April 17, Officer James Richmond was promoted to the rank of sergeant and sworn in to his new position. Police Chief Glenn Roberts said…

  • Chamber of Commerce to hold luncheon May 11

    Chamber of Commerce to hold luncheon May 11

    The Monmouth Regional Chamber of Commerce will sponsor Tera Geraghty, an author and life coach, as a quest speaker at its women’s business luncheon on May 11. The luncheon will be held from 12 p.m. until 2 p.m. at The Wine Bar, 40 First Ave., Atlantic Highlands. Advanced registration fees for the luncheon are $40…

  • Beatles Film Festival May 4, May 11, May 18

    Beatles Film Festival May 4, May 11, May 18

    The Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County will present a Beatles Film Festival featuring “Magical Mystery Tour” on May 4, “Yellow Submarine” on May 11 and “Let it Be” on May 18. All films start at 7:15 p.m. and will be held at the JCC, 1775 Oak Tree Road, Edison. There will be a short…