• Monmouth County Library branches join in ‘One Book, One Community’

    The Monmouth County Library is once again participating in the “One Book, One Community” program. This year, activities will center on Kenneth Grahame’s classic, “The Wind in the Willows.” The “One Book, One Community” program is designed to unite the Monmouth County community through discussion, literacy, education and local arts events centered around one book.…

  • Autumn gathers momentum

    GREEN SCENE GOTTI KELLEY “Solitude is a silent storm that breaksdown all our dead branches; yet it sendsour living roots deeper into the living heartof the living earth.” — Kahlil Gibran G ardening is so important to rehabilitation; it is intuitive to good health. It is also rejuvenating. The lessening of stress and emotional fatigue…

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    Logan Policano, 15 months, enjoys his first pumpkin-picking day at Cheesequake Farms on Route 9, Old Bridge, on Oct. 14. Greater Media Newspapers is asking readers to submit photographs of their family members or friends enjoying activities in central New Jersey. Readers may submit photos via email to [email protected]. Please provide information including names and…

  • New Public Access Rule provides broader access to Shore

    GUEST COLUMN BOB MARTIN Gov. Chris Christie and I are strongly committed to ensuring there is excellent public access to our ocean beaches, bays and rivers in New Jersey. We view this as a fundamental right for everyone in our state. As millions of residents and visitors know, New Jersey already has wonderful access to…

  • Each of us has a role to play in stopping domestic violence

    The annual observance of October as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month is a timely opportunity to remind everyone of the pervasiveness of the horrific crime. As we have seen in media reports around the county and across the country, domestic violence affects everyone — regardless of age, race, religion, economic status or level of education.…

  • Towns should adopt Complete Streets policies

    A ARP has long advocated on behalf of its members when it comes to issues that are geared toward making life better and communities more livable. Recently, Mayor Cory Booker of Newark took actions that do just this by implementing Complete Streets policies into his city. Complete Streets policies are designed for the purposes of…

  • Spirit of Red Bank reflected in benefit

    A n open letter to the Red Bank Flavour Festival organizers, sponsors, participants and the entire Red Bank community: On behalf of Lunch Break and the Red Bank Middle School Athletics Foundation, we extend our heartfelt gratitude for being the beneficiaries of the Aug. 16 “Night on the Navesink” event at the Molly Pitcher. As…

  • Boy Scouts host annual Gala Under the Stars

    SHREWSBURY — The Monmouth Council, Boy Scouts of America will recognize Domenic M. DiPiero III at its Gala Under the Stars 7 p.m. Oct. 27 at Shadowbrook in Shrewsbury. The gala is a community black-tie event with hundreds of top community and business leaders attending. Kim Guadagno, New Jersey lieutanent governor, is the honorary gala…

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