• Economic Business Council names two new members

    ABERDEEN TOWNSHIP — The Aberdeen Economic Business Council (EBC) announced the appointment of two local businessmen to the council at its Feb. 11 meeting. Tom Roman, of Quality 1st Contracting, will join the board along with Steve Marcinkiewicz, of PNC Bank, who was elected to serve as treasurer. Roman is the principal of Quality 1st…

  • Fossil hunt slated for Poricy Park

    A Community Fossil Hunt will be held for children and adults from 3-4:30 p.m. April 14, at the Nature Center of the Poricy Park Conservancy, 345 Oak Hill Road, Middletown. Experienced guides will prepare participants for a journey back in time 65 million years ago. Trowels and sifters will be provided to help find treasures.…

  • Middletown to host Sandy resource fair

    Middletown Township will hold a Sandy Resource Fair on April 11 from 2-8 p.m. at the Middletown VFW Post 2179, Route 36, Port Monmouth. The fair, which is being organized by the Middletown Volunteer Corps, is expected to include representatives from government agencies, nonprofits and relief organizations. Invited participants include FEMA and the SBA; the…

  • Baykeeper will use $16K grant to rebuild facility

    Aquaculture facility relocated from Highlands to Naval Weapons Station Earle BY NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer Meredith Comi and Mike Acquafreda, of the NY/NJ Baykeeper, pull nets of oysters from the waters off Naval Weapons Station Earle. ERIC SUCAR staff KEYPORT — A $16,057 grant will help the NY/NJ Baykeeper relocate and rebuild its aquaculture facility…

  • Community renewal at St. Mark’s, Keansburg

    St. Mark’s Soup Kitchen in Keansburg has been renamed as St. Mark’s Center for Community Renewal. The name of the ministry was changed to reflect the reorganization and rebirth of the outreach efforts at St. Mark’s Church in Keansburg, according to a press release. Continental breakfast is served Monday through Friday from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Hot…

  • O’Dowd: Sandy may drive rise in health, abuse issues

    Dept. of Health chief says programs will support storm-related health issues BY NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer New Jersey Department of Health Commissioner Mary E. O’Dowd is escorted on a tour of Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch by Dr. Frank Vozos, CEO of the hospital, on March 14. NICOLE ANTONUCCI I ncidents of mental health…

  • Firefighters service to be held in Keyport

    The 38th annual Bayshore Active Fire Chiefs Association Firefighters Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 13, at Jesus the Lord Roman Catholic Church, 120 Broad St., Keyport. The Rev. Kenneth W. Ekdahl will officiate. Class “A” uniforms are required. Emergency service vehicles will be blessed. Family members are invited to attend.

  • Matawan post of American Legion reactivated

    The official reactivation and first meeting of the American Legion Matawan Post 176 will be held at 8 p.m. on Monday, April 8, at the Burrowes Mansion, 94 Main St., Matawan. Speakers will include Joseph M. Gugliuzza, Monmouth County adjutant, who will discuss the American Legion program and how it provides vital services for veterans,…

  • VNA to host free health event in Keansburg

    KEANSBURG — The Visiting Nurse Association Health Group (VNA) staff and community partners will offer a day of free medical services, emotional support and resource assistance to residents of Keansburg and surrounding communities on April 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Bayshore Senior Day Center, 100 Main St. Services will include health…

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