• Coastal Defenses Weekend, swing dance at Fort Hancock

    Step back into May 1943 for a few hours and experience some of the “homefront” life of Monmouth County’s history at a WorldWar II-era Swing Dance on Saturday, May 19, 7-10:30 p.m. at the Chapel at the Fort Hancock Historic District, Sandy Hook Unit, Gateway National Recreation Area. The chapel is located at 35 Hartshorne…

  • Mat-Ab district revises language arts curriculum

    BY NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer ABERDEEN — The Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School district is revising the language arts curriculum throughout the district in response to new state standards. At the May 7 workshop meeting, members of the Board of Education discussed hiring a consultant who would work with the district to revise the language arts curriculum…

  • Meet the woman behind George Washington

    Join the Poricy Park Conservancy for Hot Topics In History 7-8:30 p.m. May 22. May’s topic is “Martha Washington: The Woman Behind the Man.” Find out about her life while enjoying stimulating conversation and relaxing tea in the historic Murray Farmhouse parlor. Pre-register at least one week prior. Donations are appreciated. Details: www.PoricyPark.org or 732-842-5966.…

  • Registration under way for Rutgers camp

    Registration is under way for SPARK (Summer Program at Rutgers for Kids), the only American Camp Association (ACA)- accredited academic camp program in New Jersey. Campers learn in an academically and socially enriching environment with an emphasis on fun. SPARK’s 2012 four-week summer session runs July 9-Aug. 3. Daily sessions are from 8:30 a.m. to…

  • Church praises Hazlet Fire Department’s quick actions

    We wanted to let the residents of Hazlet know that if they ever have a fire in their home or business, they reside in a great town for handling this kind of issue. On May 4 we had a fire in our building and needed to call the Fire Department. The response time was almost…

  • Bias came through in letter to the editor

    I wish to respond to Christopher Hayes’ response to a letter to the editor from James Fitzmaurice, which I, unfortunately, had not read. Therefore, my comments will be confined only to Mr. Hayes’ letter. Outside of mentioning Spike Lee and the New Black Panthers very casually in his second paragraph, Mr. Hayes did not seem…

  • Middletown: Is a fair municipal trial possible?

    While facing a prosecution in Middletown Township Municipal Court relating to my usage of medical marijuana (that my doctor in California recommends I use in the treatment of my serious illness), I have become aware of some facts regarding the operation of the court that draws into serious question whether or not any defendant can…

  • Beach access is subject of talk at BCC May 21

    John Weber, Northeast Regional manager of the Surfrider Foundation, will discuss the revised NJDEP regulations to monitor the plans of coastal communities on how they will provide beach access to New Jersey citizens. The meeting will be held 6:30 p.m. May 21 in Twin Lights Rooms 1 and 2 in the Warner Student Life Center…

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