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  • Don’t worry, be happy, it’s not the end of the world

    Scholar debunks theory that Mayas marked Dec. 21 as end of days BY JESSICA D’AMICO Staff Writer Donate those stockpiled canned goods to the hungry and repurpose that underground bunker as a hiding place for holiday gifts — which, by the way, must now be bought — because the world will not end on Dec.…

  • Longest-tenured Monmouth employee concludes career

    Freehold’s Marion Vinyard has worked for elections department since 1961 BY JOSEPH SAPIA Correspondent Marion Vinyard It took more than a half-century, but it finally is happening: Marion Brown Vinyard is retiring from Monmouth County government. Her last day on the job as an elections worker, an area she has worked in all her 51-plus…

  • Firm will check environmental conditions on Gentile property

    MANALAPAN — After more than a decade spent trying to acquire a sizable open space parcel, Manalapan officials were finally successful in their bid to do so and have now authorized a preliminary environmental examination of the tract. The land was acquired through the process of condemnation. At a recent meeting, the Township Committee passed…

  • Artist to exhibit in Asbury Park

    As seen in TheBeachBeat.com Zol Uguumursaikhan of Howell will be exhibiting his latest works of art as part of an art show to be held from 8 p.m. to midnight Jan. 5 at Bands on a Budget, 630 Mattison Ave., Asbury Park. The public is invited to attend the event and welcome to BYOB. Uguumursaikhan,…

  • Farmland preservation efforts advance; area municipalities to see funds

    The Garden State Preservation Trust recently approved a request for $3.6 million to help Monmouth County, several towns and one nonprofit organization preserve farmland across the county as part of New Jersey’s efforts to further farmland preservation, state Agriculture Secretary Douglas H. Fisher announced. “Farmland is the foundation for agriculture and for so many of…

  • Explore a child’s life in Old Monmouth

    Wind-Up Sulky, Horse, and Rider U.S.A., circa 1890-1910 Painted zinc, tin, steel The Monmouth County Historical Association invites families to attend a special holiday program while visiting the main museum on Dec. 26. The holiday exhibit, “A Toy Shop Window,” featuring unique and original 19thcentury toys from the museum collection, is on display in the…

  • Hanukkah celebration combines with synagogue’s Rock Shabbat

    BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer A celebration of the festival of Hanukkah at Temple Rodeph Torah, Marlboro, on Dec. 14 featured the lighting of family menorahs. PHOTOS BY ERIC SUCAR MARLBORO — The Jewish festival of Hanukkah was celebrated with prayer and rock music at Temple Rodeph Torah, Marlboro, on Dec. 14. Hanukkah prayers…

  • ‘Tis the season for time-honored holiday traditions

    Festivities are as diverse as those who partake in them BY JESSICA D’AMICO Staff Writer An extensive Christmas display that includes lights synced to music is a treasured tradition of the DePasquale family of Edison. Pictured are (l-r) Emilio, 10, Tony, Michelle and Anthony Jr., 12. SCOTT FRIEDMAN Whether in celebration of Christmas, Diwali, Hanukkah…

  • Marlboro will object to plan for rate increase

    JCP&L’s request irks mayor; online petition available for ratepayers to weigh in BY JACK MURTHA Staff Writer Marlboro Mayor Jonathan Hornik has announced that Marlboro will contest a requested annual rate hike of about $31 million that has been filed by representatives of Jersey Central Power and Light (JCP&L). If the power company is granted…