Author: Kayla Marsh
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Hazlet to move older records to county archives facility
By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer HAZLET — Records dating to the early 20th century will soon become part of the Monmouth County Archives. At a meeting on July 5, the Township Committee unanimously approved the transfer of physical custody, but not legal custody, of numerous documents to be preserved at the county’s archives facility…
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College grad starts Kickstarter to fund METIS Planner
By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer HOLMDEL — For many college students, managing time and keeping up with assignments, projects, clubs, sports and other activities can be a challenge. One recent graduate of Rutgers University is putting the knowledge and experience she gained from her four years at the school into a new business she…
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Community Y spearheads coalition to help prevent teen suicide
By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer SHREWSBURY — The Community YMCA is leading a coalition aimed at preventing suicide among teens and providing guidance and support to schools and communities in need after experiencing a traumatic loss. The Monmouth County Traumatic Loss Coalition for Youth, part of a statewide network, is a year-round program currently…
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Matawan-Aberdeen surges ahead with strategic planning process
By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer ABERDEEN – A strategic plan that will result in greater parent and community involvement and the development of a financial plan that will be aimed at supporting school operations and ensuring student success was presented to the Matawan-Aberdeen School District. Kathy Winecoff, field service representative for the New Jersey…
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Matawan adopts $11.45 million budget
By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer MATAWAN — The Borough Council has unanimously adopted an $11.45 million budget that officials said reflects a zero percent increase on the municipal tax rate. At the governing body’s June 28 meeting, Mayor Joseph Altomonte said for 2016, the total municipal budget is $11,447,876.28. “This [budget] maintains the same…
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Matawan boy, 12, wins Pokémon State Championship
By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer MATAWAN — Each year the Pokémon Organized Play tournament brings together thousands of players to compete at various local, state, national and world championship events throughout the United States. Recently, 12-year-old resident Luke Smith took home the title of Pokémon State Champion after competing in a full day of…
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Celebrating a day, every day
By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer Pick a day, any day and something, whether a food, an animal, a profession or even a hair color, will be dedicated to it. This week, July 8 features “Collector Car Appreciation Day,” while July 9 celebrates “National Sugar Cookie Day.” And just in time to celebrate the weekend,…
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Aberdeen discusses improvements to Cliffwood Beach
By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer ABERDEEN – Residents packed the new Fiorendo Sigismondi Cliffwood Community Center on Prospect Avenue to hear about some improvements coming to the Cliffwood Beach area that would result in a more attractive and lively destination. “There’s a lot going on at the beach right now and we’re thrilled because…
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Matawan/Aberdeen proposing changes to World Language program
By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer ABERDEEN — The World Language Department in the Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School district is exploring some changes that would increase and enrich students’ exposure to Spanish, French, Italian and Latin. “The World Language Committee collaborated throughout this year regarding the program in which we conducted a needs assessment, looked at…
