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  • Proposal to monitor domestic violence violators advances

    Proposal to monitor domestic violence violators advances

    The state Assembly Appropriations Committee has approved legislation that Assemblyman Ron Dancer (R-Monmouth, Ocean, Middlesex, Burlington) is sponsoring to protect victims of domestic violence. The bill (A-315) establishes a four-year pilot program in Ocean County to electronically monitor domestic violence offenders. The legislation, known as “Lisa’s Law,” was moved on Oct. 6, according to a…

  • Business Brief

    Business Brief

      Ibby’s Mediterranean Fresh celebrated its grand opening on Oct. 11 at its newest location in the Midstate Mall, 300 Route 18 north, Suite 19, East Brunswick. Creative Chef and Founder Adnan Kwara and Co-Founder Shetal Shah offer all natural recipes that use local, farm fresh ingredients as well as coffee beans from Ethiopia and spices from…

  • Andrews, Griswold to greet fans at library headquarters

    Andrews, Griswold to greet fans at library headquarters

    Outstanding athletes who have competed on the international stage will be honored at the Monmouth County Library Headquarters, Symmes Drive, Manalapan, on Oct 23 during a Monmouth County Salute to the Olympians beginning at 1:30 p.m. Manalapan High School graduate Robby Andrews and Freehold Township High School graduate Robert Griswold will be saluted by local…

  • Blood drives scheduled around the county

    Blood drives scheduled around the county

    New Jersey Blood Services is conducting local blood drives on the following dates: 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Oct. 16 at Nativity of Our Lord Church, 185 Applegarth Rd., Monroe; 3-7:30 p.m. Oct. 24 at the East Brunswick Library, 2 Jean Walling Drive, East Brunswick; 3-9 p.m. Oct. 25 at the Cathedral of St. Francis, Main Street, Metuchen; 3:30-8 p.m.…

  • Two former chairpersons honored at memorial dedication

    Two former chairpersons honored at memorial dedication

    The Concerned Citizens Coalition of Long Branch (CCCLB) held a Memorial Plaque Dedication on Oct. 8 at the new Seaview Avenue Bridge in Long Branch to honor two deceased chairpersons of the Coalition. Former Chairpersons Sharmaine Patterson and Julia Wheeler were honored for their efforts to bring about the remediation of a 17-acre gas plant…

  • New Brunswick duo charged with drug, weapon offenses

    New Brunswick duo charged with drug, weapon offenses

    EAST BRUNSWICK — Two New Brunswick residents were charged with possession of drugs and weapons after a motor vehicle stop in East Brunswick. On Oct. 1 around 3:56 a.m., Ptl. Robert Theoret conducted a motor vehicle stop on Route 18 north into New Brunswick, according to information provided by the East Brunswick Police Department. During his investigation,…

  • Rights of veterans will be discussed at free public seminar

    Rights of veterans will be discussed at free public seminar

    The New Jersey State Bar Foundation will address the needs and rights of veterans from 10 a.m. to noon on Nov. 9 at the New Jersey Law Center, 1 Constitution Square, off Ryders Lane, New Brunswick. The seminar will cover topics such as the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act; New Jersey’s military custody statute; domestic violence issues impacting…

  • Milltown offers services for students with special needs

    Milltown offers services for students with special needs

    The Child Study Team for the Milltown School District is seeking to identify preschool age and school-aged students who are in need of special education and related services, including students with disabilities attending nonpublic schools, regardless of the severity of their disabilities. In addition, the district is interested in identifying the needs of migrant and…

  • Church to hold Victorian Tea and Fashion Show

    Church to hold Victorian Tea and Fashion Show

    The United Methodist Church of Red Bank will hold a Victorian Tea and Fashion Show at 2 p.m. Oct. 22 at 247 Broad St., Red Bank. Male and female guests are welcome to wear their finest hats while enjoying the fashions of the 1900s presented by the Victorian ladies. Participate in a full tea service…