Author: Claire Reed, Managing Editor

  • Monmouth Park still betting on state funds

    Monmouth Park still betting on state funds

    By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer OCEANPORT — Despite an uncertain climate and competition from neighboring states, Monmouth Park officials are confident in the future of horse racing in New Jersey. During a May 10 press conference, Dennis Drazin, adviser to the New Jersey Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association (NJTHA), said despite the uncertainty regarding revenue sources, there…

  • Flea market and food trucks arrive at Taunton School

    Flea market and food trucks arrive at Taunton School

    By Jennifer Ortiz Staff Writer HOWELL – Taunton School PTA members will host an outdoor flea market and food truck event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 21 at the school, 41 Taunton Drive, Howell. PTA Treasurer Kelly Tiboldo said the goal of the event is to raise money for school programs, with a…

  • Jackson council approves salaries for top employees

    Jackson council approves salaries for top employees

    By Andrew Martins Staff Writer JACKSON – The 2016 salaries for several department heads, as well as for the mayor and members of the Township Council were recently set by the governing body. Resolutions establishing the salaries were passed unanimously by the council during its May 10 meeting. According to one resolution, council President Robert…

  • Sea Bright carries parking ordinance

    Sea Bright carries parking ordinance

    By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer SEA BRIGHT — The Borough Council once again put off the final decision on paid parking for the 2016 summer season. The council was expected to pass a resolution during a May 12 special meeting, but after a lengthy discussion in executive session, the council opted to carry the resolution…

  • Allentown opts out of county assessment program

    Allentown opts out of county assessment program

    By Mark Rosman Staff Writer ALLENTOWN – A looming $530 increase in school taxes that the owner of a home assessed at the borough average will pay in 2016-17 has led members of the Borough Council to opt out of the Monmouth County Assessment Demonstration Program. The program is an initiative that seeks to assess…

  • Manalapan committee adopts 2016 budget

    Manalapan committee adopts 2016 budget

    By Mark Rosman Staff Writer MANALAPAN — The Township Committee has adopted a $32.78 million budget to fund the operation of Manalapan during 2016. Members of the governing body voted 5-0 during their May 11 meeting to put the budget in place. In her budget presentation, Township Administrator Tara Lovrich said the owner of a…

  • Games That You Can’t Miss

    Games That You Can’t Miss

    The weather is beginning to heat up as are the tournaments in various sports this spring.  Our local landscape is dotted with crucial games and events over the coming days that will decide championships. Take a look below and pick out some sites where you can visit and enjoy some great matchups. The Monmouth County…

  • Landlord registration ordinance introduced

    Landlord registration ordinance introduced

    By Andrew Martins Staff Writer JACKSON – An ordinance that seeks to establish more stringent municipal oversight for landlords has been introduced by the Jackson Township Council. The ordinance outlines regulations, fees and penalties for landlords who own single-family or dual-family units and rent those units to other individuals. Council members voted unanimously to introduce the…

  • Pair charged with possession of drugs in Allentown

    Pair charged with possession of drugs in Allentown

    ALLENTOWN – A man and a woman were taken into custody after they allegedly attempted to flee from police officers and crashed their vehicle at an entrance to Interstate 195. Allentown Patrolman Anthony Rando said the incident took place at about 7 p.m. May 6 when patrolmen Richard Lerche and Chris Poss attempted to stop a Nissan…