Category: Independent Calendar

Arts council to premiere ‘Sunshine State’ June 15 The Monmouth County Arts Council, Red Bank, is hosting a showing of the new film Sunshine State June 15 at 2 p.m. at Atlantic Cinema Five, 82 First Ave., Atlantic Highlands. A reception will follow from 4:30-5:30 p.m. at Memphis Pig Out, 67 First Ave., Atlantic Highlands.…

The Aberdeen Township Public Works Department has announced that the Marpal Co., Tinton Falls, will provide sanitation services for the municipality beginning July 1. The switch will not bring about any changes in the services provided or the pick-up schedule for residents. Marpal was awarded the contract following a competitive bidding process. "With the new…

JERRY WOLKOWITZ Megan MacDonald, 6, Holmdel, swings upside down on a ride at the Greek Festival held by Kimisis Tis Theotokou Greek Orthodox Church, Holmdel, on Sunday.

MATAWAN — Losing wasn’t easy for Democrat James Shea, but it didn’t mean his party role would be eliminated. Shea was voted out of the party primaries in the race for a seat on the Borough Council, but said he will continue working with the Monmouth County Democratic Committee. Robert Orlowski, 41 Oak Knoll Drive,…

Tickets still available for BlueClaws game The Aberdeen Township Recreation Department is offering a trip for senior citizens (age 55 and older) to Platzl Brauhaus, Pomona, N.Y., on July 30. Buses will depart the parking lot of Temple Shalom, Ayrmont Lane and Church Street, at 8:30 a.m., and the A&P shopping center, Route 35, Cliffwood…

Bulletin Board Townwide Garage Sale in Matawan June 8 The Matawan recreation department will hold the third annual Townwide Garage Sale June 8 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (rain date is June 9). The sale will take place in Matawan and Aberdeen and is sponsored by the Matawan Woman’s Club. It will feature furniture,…

Staff Writer By darlene diebold Lincroft man charged in drug raid MIDDLETOWN — A Lincroft man was arrested and charged with numerous drug-related crimes after federal, county and local police officials allegedly found an illegal drug laboratory in the basement of his residence. Robert A Cece, 19, 5 Roma Court, Middletown, was arrested on May…

Staff Writer By darlene diebold Middletown man killed in motorcycle accident HOLMDEL — A Port Monmouth man died early Sunday morning from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. Steven Falzon, 26, of Port Monmouth was found dead June 2 on Laurel Avenue in the woods near the intersection of Middle Road. Police believe the motorcycle…

FARRAH MAFFAI Five-year-old Jillian Wagner takes a stroll in the Moonwalk amusement at Aberdeen Day held at Matawan Regional High School Saturday.