Category: news
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Monroe police warn residents of new phone scam seeking credit card information
Monroe Township police are warning residents of a new phone scam affecting the community that seeks to gather credit card information from individuals. The police department alerted Monroe residents of the new phone scam on Jan. 12 through a Facebook post. The scam involves individuals who claim they are representatives of Xfinity. “The scammer then…
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Monroe school referendum to renovate and add to district buildings set for March 14
Monroe voters will head to the polls in March to decide on a referendum that will allow – if approved – the Monroe Township School District to renovate and add to school district buildings. The $103.6 million referendum on March 14, would address the issue of unhoused students in the district, according to the school…
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North Brunswick native sworn in as township police officer
NORTH BRUNSWICK – Seven years after graduating from North Brunswick Township High School, Jake Codella comes home to serve his community. Codella was officially sworn in as a North Brunswick police officer at Township Council meeting on Jan. 17. After graduating from North Brunswick Township High School in 2016, Codella served four years in the…
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Jackson police chief makes two promotions; welcomes new officers
JACKSON — Two veteran police officers were promoted and five recruits joined the Jackson Police Department as full-time officers during a ceremony conducted at the Township Council’s Jan. 17 meeting in the municipal building. Police Chief Matthew Kunz thanked the members of the governing body and the administration of Mayor Michael Reina for their ongoing…
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New Tinton Falls ordinance prohibits parking on Hovchild Boulevard
TINTON FALLS — Municipal officials have taken action to prohibit parking along the entire length of a street in Tinton Falls. During a meeting on Jan. 17, members of the Borough Council adopted an ordinance that will prohibit parking on both sides of Hovchild Boulevard for the street’s entire length. Hovchild Boulevard runs between Route…
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A musician’s journey from professional drummer to film composer
With the upcoming release of Bezos:The Beginning, Professional composer, Colin Bell, shared his creative process on scoring his first major film and his love of music. The Early Days It would be an understatement to say that Bell’s life was influenced by rhythm. As a child, his musical talent first emerged behind the drums. Surrounded…
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Public hearings set on two ordinances proposed by Jackson council
JACKSON — Public hearings have been scheduled on two ordinances that have been introduced by the members of the Jackson Township Council. Township Council President Martin Flemming, Vice President Stephen M. Chisholm Jr., Councilman Nino Borrelli, Councilwoman Jennifer Kuhn and Councilman Scott Sargent were in attendance during the Jan. 17 meeting of the governing body.…
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Monmouth County News Briefs, Jan. 18
The Monmouth County Park System is seeking entries into its Creative Arts Festival. This juried art show and sale is open to artists and fine crafters of every medium. Those interested in entering are invited to submit images for consideration. The application fee is $15 per person. Rules and entry form are available at www.MonmouthCountyParks.com,…
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Manalapan planning board reorganizes for 2023; Kwaak elected chairwoman
MANALAPAN — Kathryn Kwaak has been re-elected by her fellow members of the Planning Board to serve as chairwoman of the panel which hears and acts on development applications in Manalapan. The board held its 2023 reorganization meeting on Jan. 12 in the municipal building. The members of the board this year are Daria D’Agostino,…
