• Grants will help library patrons gain job search, literacy skills

    Grants will help library patrons gain job search, literacy skills

    The Long Branch Free Public Library at 328 Broadway is the recipient of two grants that will enable the library to help community members improve their job search and literacy skills. Gov. Chris Christie’s administration recently announced the investment of nearly $1.4 million to provide uniform career guidance and job search assistance services at libraries throughout the…

  • Fundraiser carnival set for Oakhurst on July 17

    Fundraiser carnival set for Oakhurst on July 17

    The Rainbow Foundation will sponsor a Family Fun Day Carnival for Jared from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. on July 17 at the Dow Avenue School, 555 Dow Ave., Oakhurst. Admission is $10 (ages two and under are free). Tickets will be sold at the door or in advance by calling 732-539-1419. Pictures taken with characters at…

  • Businesses get break on fee for off-duty officers

    Businesses get break on fee for off-duty officers

    By Andrew Martins Staff Writer PLUMSTED – The Township Committee has taken action to reduce the cost to local business operators who need to hire an off-duty Plumsted Police Department officer. On July 6, the governing body adopted an ordinance which drops the rate for a local business operator to hire an off-duty police officer…

  • Matawan man seriously injured in crash in Monroe

    Matawan man seriously injured in crash in Monroe

    MONROE – A motor vehicle crash left the driver of a vehicle in serious condition. Steve Barco, 43, of Rahway, was traveling east on Pergola Avenue, just east of the intersection with Lower Matchaponix Road, around 7 a.m. on July 8. Approaching the same curve in the road was Christoph W. Caparso, 41, of Matawan, who…

  • Bear retreated back to the woods after reported sighting in Milltown

    Bear retreated back to the woods after reported sighting in Milltown

    MILLTOWN — A black bear was sighted in the area of South Brook Drive during the evening of July 7. The bear was reportedly picking through trash cans, according to an advisory sent out by the Milltown Police Department around 9:30 p.m. The bear had since retreated back into the woods. The New Jersey Department…

  • Plays-in-the-Park announces performances

    Plays-in-the-Park announces performances

    Plays-in-the-Park will present the second offering of its summer 2016 season, Sister Act. This feel-good musical is based on the 1992 Whoopi Goldberg comedy about a disco diva put in protective custody at a nun’s convent. The show runs from July 6-16, excluding Sunday, July 10. All of the performances start at 8:30 p.m. A…

  • Freehold Borough schools will upgrade security system

    Freehold Borough schools will upgrade security system

    By Matthew Sockol Staff Writer FREEHOLD – In a move by the Board of Education that is designed to provide better protection for students and staff members, a new security system will be installed at two locations in the Freehold Borough K-8 School District. On July 7, the board approved the purchase of a WAVE…

  • Lecture set at the JCC July 19

    Lecture set at the JCC July 19

    The Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County, 1775 Oak Tree Road, Edison, announces Dr. Robert Butts will present “A Tale of Two Librettists: Rogers and Hart and Hammerstein” at 1:30 p.m. on July 19. The cost is $8 for JCCMC members; $11 for non-members. For more information, call 732-494-3232, ext. 3603.

  • Meridian medical facility gains approval in Freehold Township

    Meridian medical facility gains approval in Freehold Township

    By Mark Rosman Staff Writer FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – A new medical facility is expected to open at 315 W. Main St. (Route 537) in Freehold Township after Meridian Health renovates a vacant children’s daycare center. Following testimony from professionals representing Meridian Health on July 7, members of the Planning Board directed their attorney, Frank Accisano,…

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