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    Members of Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 12, Oakhurst, march during the Veterans Day parade in Belford on Nov. 7 jointly sponsored by the Township of Middletown and VFW Post 2179. This year’s theme was “Pride Runs Deep.” SCOTT FRIEDMAN

  • Enjoy the season in the county parks

    Make this season a merry one by heading out to the parks and enjoying several free activities the Monmouth County Park System has planned for December. • “Candy Making,” 1-3 p.m. Dec. 3 at Historic Longstreet Farm, Longstreet Road, Holmdel. Jerry Smith will be visiting the out-kitchen and demonstrating the art of candy making. Using…

  • Plan to reduce gov’t wins for Middletown GOP

    Twp. Committee’s lone Dem loses re-election bid BY ANDREW DAVISON Staff Writer Republicans will claim a super-majority on the Middletown Township Committee in January with the re-election of Mayor Gerard Scharfenberger and election of Kevin Settembrino on Nov. 2. Scharfenberger and Settembrino bested incumbent Councilman Sean Byrnes, currently the lone Democrat on the Township Committee,…

  • Keyport police awarded 4-year contract through arbitrator

    Motion to appoint temporary chief fails to gain support of majority BY JAMES McEVOY Correspondent Empty

  • Halloween Hullabaloo

    Clockwise from top: Madeline Frohnhoefer (l) and her sister Julianne, both Middletown, wait for the start of the Halloween Hullabaloo held at Poricy Park in Middletown on Oct. 22. Patriot Nicholas Palmadesso, Middletown, is ready to march in the parade. Kooper Kaney, Middletown, dressed as Batman’s counterpart, Robin, waits for the festivities to begin. The…

  • WW II heroes to be honored at swing dance

    MIDDLETOWN — Brookdale Community College’s Center for World War II Studies and Conflict Resolution will host the 10th annual “Swing Era” dinner dance at Gibbs Hall, Fort Monmouth, on Friday, Nov. 19. Honored at the dance will be America’s “Greatest Generation,” who fought and won World War II. Representing the Greatest Generation will be seven…

  • New member selected by Mat-Ab Board of Education

    ABERDEEN — The Matawan-Aberdeen Board of Education welcomed a new board member to temporarily fill a vacant seat until 2011. Paul Evangelista, of Aberdeen, was selected on Oct. 13 to replace former board member Joseph Warren. Evangelista was chosen for the spot after the board conducted candidate interviews and issued a public notice. Evangelista, who…

  • Middletown to form Veterans Affairs Committee

    Twp. will focus on programs, gaps in services BY ANDREW DAVISON Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN — The Township Committee adopted an ordinance creating a Veterans Affairs Committee that will focus on services to veterans, at its meeting on Oct. 18. The committee will consist of five members appointed by the Township Committee. The ordinance stipulates that…

  • Halloween Parade

    Ghouls, goblins, superheroes and princesses took part in the Halloween parade for students and teachers held at Cliffwood Avenue Elementary School in Aberdeen on Oct. 29. More photos on page 3 and at gmnews.com. ERIC SUCAR staff