• Did you know?

    Did you know?

    Hallmark Channel will premiere its newest original primetime series Chesapeake Shores on Sunday, Aug. 14 at 9 p.m. Based on the novels of the same name by bestselling author, Sherryl Woods, the series stars Jesse Metcalfe (Desperate Housewives), Meghan Ory (Once Upon a Time), Treat Williams (Everwood, Hair) and Academy Award nominee Diane Ladd (Wild…

  • Monroe Library announces September programs

    Monroe Library announces September programs

    The Monroe Township Public Library, 4 Municipal Plaza, will hold a September Reading Challenge: Read a book you’ve been meaning to read. The Poets Corner will be held at 11 a.m. on Sept. 2. Stop by to listen or bring a poem to share. “The Great Courses: 20th Century in a Nutshell” will be presented at 1…

  • Monroe Library adds access to Rosetta Stone

    Monroe Library adds access to Rosetta Stone

      Monroe Library patrons have access to Rosetta Stone Library Solution, a resource to learn a new language, further ESL learning as a non-native English speaker or brush up on a language for business or vacation travel. For more information, visit the monroetwplibrary.org or the Reference Desk at 4 Municipal Plaza.  

  • Long Branch may revise redevelopment guidelines

    By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer LONG BRANCH — The city may opt to make modifications to design guidelines, which were created more than two decades ago, in the city’s six redevelopment zones. During the July 26 Workshop meeting, Assistant Planning Director Carl Turner suggested several changes to the design guidelines, which were largely created prior…

  • Freehold Township police force adds four officers

    Freehold Township police force adds four officers

    By Matthew Sockol Staff Writer FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – Four officers have been hired by the Freehold Township Police Department. At the July 26 meeting of the Township Committee, Myroslav Alfeldi, Dylan Coladonato, Austin Payne and Craig Sosnowski were sworn in as officers with Freehold Township’s law enforcement agency. According to information provided by the township,…

  • Roving Naturalist set for Aug. 6, 20

    Roving Naturalist set for Aug. 6, 20

    The Monmouth County Park System announces Roving Naturalist will be held at 9 a.m. on Aug. 6 at Weltz Park, Oakhurst, and at 9 a.m. on Aug. 20 at Big Brook Park, Marlboro. Join a Roving Park System Naturalist for a walk and learn about seasonal points of interest. Free. For more information, visit www.monmouthcountyparks.com…

  • DEP’s proposed revisions may threaten water supply

    DEP’s proposed revisions may threaten water supply

    The League of Women Voters of Ocean Township is urging the New Jersey Senate to post SCR66 for a vote as soon as possible. If passed, it would prohibit the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) from adopting its harmful revisions to the Flood Hazard, Coastal Zone and Stormwater Management Rules. The Assembly has…

  • Woodbridge school improvements up for vote

    Woodbridge school improvements up for vote

    By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer WOODBRIDGE — A special bond referendum may be held on Dec. 13 for voters to decide on proposed renovations and upgrades to Woodbridge Middle School, St. Cecelia’s School and the construction of a new Ross Street Elementary School No. 11. The Board of Education voted in favor of a resolution…

  • Repairs and restoration continue at Clarksburg church

    Repairs and restoration continue at Clarksburg church

    By Matthew Sockol Staff Writer MILLSTONE – A project that is restoring an historic structure dating back to the mid-1800s is continuing on Stagecoach Road in Millstone Township. Restoration work is being performed on the Clarksburg Methodist Episcopal Church, which is the second oldest Methodist church building in Monmouth County. The building is listed on…

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