• Joseph C. Stavola Jr.

    Mr. Stavola, 83, of Middletown, died Dec. 6, 2012, at home. He was a lifelong resident of Middletown. He was a cofounder and proud owner of the Stavola Companies, Tinton Falls. He, along with his brothers, founded Stavola Companies. He enjoyed the simple things in life like going to breakfast with his sons and grandchildren…

  • Holiday Wishes

    Dear Santa, I wish everyone that got hit by the storm and lost their homes get clothes, food and toys. That is all. Emily Hager Age 7, Grade 2 Middle Road School Hazlet Dear Santa, I wish for all children to have a great Christmas and have great toys. Jared Jordan Age 6, Grade 1…

  • Stalled recovery efforts frustrate business owners

    Being open by summer season seen as crucial to survival BY NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer Business owners impacted by superstorm Sandy vent their frustration with delays in the processing of applications for government assistance at a Dec. 3 economic roundtable. NICOLE ANTONUCCI Local business owners anxious to reopen before Memorial Day told public officials last…

  • in the service 

    Army Reserve Pfc. Sean F. Barry, son of Kevin Barry of Atlantic Highlands, graduated from One Station Unit Training (OSUT) at Fort Leonard Wood, Waynesville, Mo., which included basic military training and advanced individual training (AIT). During basic military training, Barry received instruction in drill and ceremony, weapons qualification, map reading, tactics, military courtesy, military…

  • Sandy’s Toy Shoppe plays Santa for families after storm

    FAIR HAVEN — No sooner had Margaret Spicer reopened her Fair Haven toy store following the destruction of superstorm Sandy, than she set about launching a toy drive to help families devastated by the storm with Christmas and Hanukkah shopping for their children. Spicer, proprietor of Distinctive Toys in Fair Haven, solicited donations from toy…

  • Mat-Aberdeen welcomes new business administrator

    Four newcomers win seats on district Board of Education BY NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer ABERDEEN — Patrick DeGeorge joined the Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District (MARSD) last week as the district’s new full-time business administrator. DeGeorge, who comes to the district from Freehold Borough, where he served as business administrator/board secretary, replaced interim Business Administrator James…

  • Proposed Mid’twn development already under fire

    Neighbors critical of 245-unit Heritage at Middletown near Holmdel border BY KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN — Once again, a proposed development project in the township is drawing criticism from area residents. Plans to build 245 multi-family units on 31 acres surrounding Taylor Lane in the northwest section of Middletown, proposed by developer American Properties…

  • Library a resource for home repairs

    The Middletown Township Public Library, 55 New Monmouth Road, Middletown, in cooperation with EBSCO Publishing, is making available the Home Improvement Reference Center online resource. This site includes magazine articles, reference content as well as videos and images to provide the latest step-bystep information for safely performing post-Sandy home repairs. As Middletown residents face rebuilding…

  • Spaghetti dinner fundraiser at Knights

    There will be a spaghetti dinner fundraiser for the victims of Hurricane Sandy on Dec. 14, from 4-8 p.m., at the St. Joseph Council #3402 of the Knights of Columbus, 54 State Highway 35 North, Keyport. The dinner is $10 for adults and $5 for children and will include spaghetti and meatballs, Italian bread, salad,…

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