Author: Claire Reed, Managing Editor

  • Contracts awarded for initial work at Millstone Park

    Contracts awarded for initial work at Millstone Park

    By Matthew Sockol Staff Writer MILLSTONE – Municipal officials have awarded contracts for the first phase of work at Millstone Park, a 186-acre recreation facility that will be developed on Red Valley Road. On Dec. 7, Township Committee members passed three resolutions awarding contracts to Meco Inc., JNP Excavating, LLC, and John J. Fracas Inc.…

  • Howell council settles legal action with Moors Landing

    Howell council settles legal action with Moors Landing

    By Mark Rosman Staff Writer HOWELL – The Howell Township Council will pay $105,000 to settle a legal action that was brought against the municipality by the homeowners association of the Moors Landing residential development. The settlement agreement was approved in a 4-1 vote during a recent meeting. Deputy Mayor Robert Nicastro, Councilman Bob Walsh,…

  • Edison Police to enforce Drive Sober campaign

    Edison Police to enforce Drive Sober campaign

    BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EDISON — The Edison Police Department is cracking down on drivers impaired by alcohol and drugs as part of the national annual end of year “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” statewide campaign. The campaign runs from Dec. 9 to Jan. 1, 2017. Local and state law enforcement officials will…

  • Dinner to fund supplies for troops overseas

    Dinner to fund supplies for troops overseas

    By KAREN RAPOLLA Staff Writer LINCROFT — The annual holiday fundraiser dinner, “A Night for the Troops,” was recently held at Christian Brothers Academy (CBA) by members of Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) at both CBA and Trinity Hall, a high school for girls. Proceeds from the dinner will be used to purchase supplies for…

  • New science lab dedicated at Keyport High School

    New science lab dedicated at Keyport High School

    By KATHARINE FRIEDMAN Correspondent When it comes to science in high school, words often used to describe it range from fascinating to confusing. There are those students who excel and those who scratch their heads while looking at the periodic table. Keyport High School has done its best to make science easier and exciting for their students, but…

  • Wreaths Across America ceremony to take place at Elks Point

    Wreaths Across America ceremony to take place at Elks Point

    By Matthew Sockol Staff Writer FREEHOLD – The community will participate in a national ceremony to honor members of the armed forces who were killed in service to the nation. On Dec. 17 at noon at Elks Point, Freehold Borough officials, residents and guests will take part in Wreaths Across America, an annual event in…

  • Three Monmouth County golf courses open this winter

    Three Monmouth County golf courses open this winter

    Golfers can keep swinging their clubs this winter at three Monmouth County golf courses. The Monmouth County Park System has kept open three courses for play this winter — Bel-Aire Golf Course in Wall, Charleston Springs Golf Course in Millstone and Shark River Golf Course in Neptune. Reduced rates will be available at these three…

  • Plumsted commercial zone approved on Route 539

    Plumsted commercial zone approved on Route 539

    By Michael Benavides Staff Writer PLUMSTED – The Township Committee has voted to establish a new commercial zone on Route 539 between East Millstream and Hopkins roads. The ordinance creating the commercial zone at that location was approved during the Dec. 7 meeting of the governing body. Mayor Jack Trotta, Deputy Mayor Eric Sorchik and…

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