• Millstone Township officials renew calls for road safety

    Millstone Township officials renew calls for road safety

    By Matthew Sockol Staff Writer MILLSTONE – As residents move through the summer, members of the Township Committee are seeking measures to increase safety on Millstone Township’s roads. “You literally take your life in your hands when you get on just about any road,” Committeewoman Nancy Grbelja said during the governing body’s July 6 meeting.…

  • Summer Concert Series announced in Metuchen

    Summer Concert Series announced in Metuchen

    Metuchen Rocks! Summer Concert Series will take place on Thursday nights in August at 7:30 on the Metuchen Summer Stage, located on the corner of New and Center Streets in downtown Metuchen. In the event of rain, the concerts will be held inside the Metuchen Senior Center at the same location. Scheduled to appear are: Carrie…

  • Performing Arts Series slated at Pollak Theatre

    Performing Arts Series slated at Pollak Theatre

    WEST LONG BRANCH — The Center for the Arts at Monmouth University has announced that tickets are now on sale for its 2016-2017 Performing Arts Series at the Pollak Theatre, the flagship performance venue on the Monmouth campus. This year, the theater received a makeover that included new carpeting, paint, seats and a larger, deeper stage area. “We’re excited about…

  • Blues and Brews Festival set for July 23 in Asbury Park

    Blues and Brews Festival set for July 23 in Asbury Park

    The Jersey Shore Jazz and Blues Foundation’s (JSJBF) Summer Series of Festivals will be held 12-8 p.m. on July 23 in Bradley Park, across from Convention Hall in Asbury Park. The day will feature live performances by blues musicians, food, crafters and sponsor exhibits, a craft beer and wine garden, and activities for the entire…

  • Children’s program at Sea Bright Library

    Children’s program at Sea Bright Library

    The Sea Bright Library, located at the First United Methodist Church, 1104 Ocean Ave., Sea Bright, will hold the children’s program “Science Tellers, Experiments and Storytelling” at 3 p.m. on July 18. See things soar, fly and bounce.

  • Kociuba returns as girls soccer coach at New Egypt

    Kociuba returns as girls soccer coach at New Egypt

    By Wayne Witkowski A familiar figure returns to the New Egypt High School girls soccer sidelines when the Warriors open their season. Jen Kociuba, who coached the Warriors over seven years to a state section title in 2011 a year after going unbeaten in the Burlington County Scholastic League (BCSL) Freedom Division, stepped down from…

  • Holmdel High School holding sportscasting camp

    Holmdel High School holding sportscasting camp

    By Matthew Rocco Aspiring sports media professionals will get their chance to go in front of the camera at the Central Jersey Sportscasting Camp this summer at Holmdel High School. The camp, which is in its first year, will expose high school students to the world of sports broadcasting and TV news. It’s the brainchild…

  • Event to feature Seeger songs, stories

    Event to feature Seeger songs, stories

    Entertainer Spook Handy will present a musical program titled “Remembering Pete Seeger” 2 p.m. July 23 at the Monroe Township Library, 4 Municipal Plaza. Handy, who performed alongside Seeger at festivals and concerts more than 50 times 2003-2013, is on a three-year world tour to bring Seeger’s songs and the stories behind them to all 50 U.S.…

  • Early ‘POV’ screening scheduled at library

    Early ‘POV’ screening scheduled at library

    The Monroe Township Public Library 2016 POV Summer Film and Discussion Series, featuring showings of the latest “POV” documentaries before their national broadcast premieres on PBS, will continue with “The Return” set for 1 p.m. July 16 at the library, 4 Municipal Plaza. The film, directed by Kelly Duane De La Vega, follows prisoners’ transition…

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