• Election overview

    Election overview

    The following local races will take place on Election Day, Nov. 8: Aberdeen – no municipal election; Hazlet – Democrats Joseph Belasco and Gary Linderoth vs. Republicans Scott Aagre and Michael Glackin. Full term, vote for two; Holmdel – Democrats Barbara Singer and Karen Strickland vs. Republicans Eric Hinds and Michael Nikolis. Full term, vote…

  • Plumsted officials plan Route 539 commercial zone

    Plumsted officials plan Route 539 commercial zone

    By Michael Benavides Staff Writer PLUMSTED – In a bid to create opportunities for new businesses to come to Plumsted, the Township Committee has introduced an ordinance that will, if adopted, rezone residential land for commercial use. At their meeting on Oct. 5, committee members voted 5-0 to introduce an ordinance to create a new…

  • Area officials take a stand on casino ballot question

    Area officials take a stand on casino ballot question

    By Matthew Sockol Staff Writer Officials in five municipalities in Monmouth County that have ties to horses and horse racing are split on a public question that voters will be asked to decide on Election Day. On Nov. 8, voters will be asked if they approve amending the state constitution to permit casino gambling in…

  • Olympians, athletes to be honored at Monmouth County Library

    Olympians, athletes to be honored at Monmouth County Library

    MANALAPAN — The Monmouth County Library Headquarters will hold a “Salute to Olympians” to honor Monmouth County-connected athletes at 1:30 p.m. on Oct. 23 at 125 Symmes Drive in Manalapan. The event will feature Olympic bronze medalist Monica Aksamit of Matawan and athletes Robby Andrews and bronze medalist Robert Griswold Tim McLoone and The Shirleys with the…

  • Century 21 Burke Realty promoting the Heights at Main Street

    Century 21 Burke Realty promoting the Heights at Main Street

    The Century 21 Burke Realty office is promoting Luxury Townhouses by Pulte in North Brunswick. The Heights at Main Street, a four-story luxury townhouse complex in North Brunswick’s new transit village. For information on these luxury homes with garage and roof top terrace options, stop into  Century 21 Burke Realty at 1882 Route 1 North,…

  • Brookdale open house set for Nov. 6

    Brookdale open house set for Nov. 6

    Brookdale Community College will hold its annual fall open house on Nov. 6 from noon to 3 p.m. in the Collins Arena, 765 Newman Springs Road (Route 520), Lincroft. High school students, career-changers and residents of all ages are invited to meet with Brookdale staff, ask questions and explore more than 50 degree and career…

  • Two seats up for grabs on Milltown Borough Council

    Two seats up for grabs on Milltown Borough Council

    By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer MILLTOWN — Four candidates are vying for two available seats on the Borough Council in the upcoming election. Incumbent Republican candidate Doriann Kerber and her runningmate Richard J. Revolinsky will face Democrat newcomers Felipe Zambrana and Margaret O’Donnell. Doriann Kerber, who is seeking her second term on the council, is…

  • Ocean County Historical Society presentation set for Nov. 6

    Ocean County Historical Society presentation set for Nov. 6

    Ocean County Historical Society, 26 Hadley Ave., Toms River, will hold a presentation by Kevin Pace at 2 p.m. on Nov. 6. A member of the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla since 1976, Kevin now conducts vessel safety checks throughout the Jersey Shore area and is also presently assisting personnel at the Coast Guard…

  • French club to hold Nov. 1 meeting

    French club to hold Nov. 1 meeting

    Francophonie Metuchen will meet from 7:45-9:45 p.m., Nov. 1, at 243 Amboy Ave., Metuchen. Discussions are in French. Participation is free. Relaxed work meetings with moderate preparations and active participation in discussions are required. For more information, call Sam Van Chama, using French, at 732-767-9372.

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