• Edison police officers bring aid to Louisiana

    Edison police officers bring aid to Louisiana

    By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EDISON — Despite dropping off a van loaded with relief supplies last week, Police Officer Jennifer Aldahondo said she wishes she could do a lot more for those affected by the severe flooding in southern Louisiana last month. “The devastation was so bad,” she said. “I feel bad that we could not…

  • Residents voice concern over neighborhood houses

    Residents voice concern over neighborhood houses

    We are writing this letter as an open invitation to the good people of Metuchen to take a stroll or a drive down Barnstable Street to see what our town zoning board and Fox & Foxx have done to our neighborhood. They have created a monstrosity of houses too big, too tall, and too overbearing…

  • Items needed for silent auction fundraiser

    Items needed for silent auction fundraiser

    Monmouth Arts is seeking items for an annual silent auction fundraiser. “PARTY” will be held at 7 p.m. on Oct. 21 at The Asbury in Asbury Park. Gifts of “experience” such as show tickets, behind-the-scenes tours, and classes are highly coveted by guests. A donation not only supports Monmouth Arts, but helps promote your organization…

  • Howell honored by Clean Ocean Action

    Howell honored by Clean Ocean Action

    HOWELL – Clean Ocean Action has awarded a municipal Blue Star certification to Howell to recognize the municipality’s efforts to improve water quality. “On behalf of the governing body and the township, I would like to thank Clean Ocean Action for recognizing the efforts undertaken by our Green Team. We take pride in our accomplishments…

  • MGD Holdings gets new hearing date

    MGD Holdings gets new hearing date

    By Mark Rosman Staff Writer HOWELL – Testimony on a developer’s plan to construct 100 age-restricted residential units in two buildings at 6461 Route 9 north, between Estelle Lane and Alexander Avenue, is now scheduled to resume at the Oct. 20 meeting of the Howell Planning Board. Representatives of MGD Holdings were expected to continue…

  • Shanti (Peace) Lecture set for Oct. 9

    Shanti (Peace) Lecture set for Oct. 9

    The Monmouth Center for World Religions and Ethical Thought (MCWRET) will sponsor its 17th annual Shanti (Peace) Lecture from 3-4:30 p.m. on Oct. 9 at the Unitarian Universalist Meeting House, 1475 W. Front St., Lincroft. This year’s theme is “Begampura: City Without Sorrow”. A Sikh perspective will be shared by Mr. Harinder Singh on how…

  • Liquor licenses to be sold in Jackson

    Liquor licenses to be sold in Jackson

    By Mark Rosman Staff Writer JACKSON – The Township Council has taken action that is aimed at generating revenue for the municipality. On Sept. 13, council members passed a resolution authorizing the public sale of two new plenary retail consumption licenses in Jackson. The minimum bid for a plenary retail consumption license is $400,000. A…

  • Kohl’s U.S. Youth Soccer American Cup entertains 600 children

    Kohl’s U.S. Youth Soccer American Cup entertains 600 children

    New Jersey Youth Soccer in partnership with the Freehold Soccer League hosted a Kohl’s U.S. Youth Soccer American Cup for a second consecutive year. This soccer event engaged more than 600 children at the Jackson Mills soccer fields. The Kohl’s American Cup started in 2000 to highlight recreational soccer players and promote fair play. Players…

  • French club to hold Oct. 4 meeting

    French club to hold Oct. 4 meeting

    Francophonie Metuchen will meet from 7:45-9:45 p.m., Oct. 4, 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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