• Eagles play 2 big games in state, conference tourneys

    Eagles play 2 big games in state, conference tourneys

    By Wayne Witkowski Middletown High School South’s softball team ends its season in a familiar setting: playing in the NJSIAA Group III semifinals June 7 and playing Middletown High School North again in the Shore Conference Tournament championship game the following day at Wall High School. Middletown North won last year’s Shore Conference Tournament championship…

  • More meetings set for Shoppes at Middletown application

    More meetings set for Shoppes at Middletown application

    By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN – The Township Planning Board will continue to hear testimony on an application filed by Village 35 LP, of Purchase, N.Y. to build a 340,000 square-foot commercial development on land between Kanes Lane and Kings Highway East on Route 35. Residents packed the room on June 1 at…

  • Matawan Council introduces $11.4M municipal budget

    Matawan Council introduces $11.4M municipal budget

    By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer MATAWAN – The Borough Council has introduced an $11.45 million budget to fund the operation of Matawan during 2016. “This budget reflects a zero percent increase on the municipal tax rate,” Mayor Joseph Altomonte said. At a special meeting of the Borough Council held on May 31, Altomonte said…

  • Lincroft Village Green Association to hold Food Truck Fest June 17

    Lincroft Village Green Association to hold Food Truck Fest June 17

    By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer LINCROFT – The Lincroft Village Green Association will kick off summer with an event sure to bring excitement to music, food and craft lovers from all across the area. On June 17, the group will serve as the host to its first “LINCROFT EATS Food Truck Fest” from 4:30-9 p.m.…

  • Red Raiders’ future bright after trip to sectional finals

    Red Raiders’ future bright after trip to sectional finals

    By Matthew Rocco Keyport High School anticipates another successful baseball season next year after the team made it to its first NJSIAA sectional final appearance since 2003. The Red Raiders want to build on this year’s run to the Central Jersey, Group I championship game — a destination that Keyport identified as a key objective…

  • Great American Home Party set for June 11 at library

    Great American Home Party set for June 11 at library

    The Friends of the Middletown Public Library are sponsoring a Great American Home Party from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. June 11 in the Community Room of the Middletown Public Library at 55 New Monmouth Road. Over 20 of the top vendors will be selling their products, including Thirty-one Gifts, Jamberry Nails, KEEP Collective Jewelry, Mary Kay,…

  • Aberdeen sets father/daughter dance for June 17

    Aberdeen sets father/daughter dance for June 17

    Aberdeen Township will host a Father/Daughter Dance from 6:30-9 p.m. June 17 at the newly opened Fiorendo Sigismondi Cliffwood Beach Community Center, 651 Prospect Ave., Cliffwood Beach. The event will feature a DJ, photo booth and refreshments. Tickets are $25 per couple. Additional tickets are $10 each. Ticket requests and payment can be mailed to…

  • Library to host book sale June 11

    Library to host book sale June 11

    The Friends of the Matawan Aberdeen Public Library will hold a Book Sale from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. June 11 at the library at 165 Main St., Matawan. Book sale proceeds will support the library’s programs and services. An early-bird entry fee of $5 is available for those who want to enter at 9 a.m. There…

  • ‘Lincroft Eats’ set for June 17 at college

    ‘Lincroft Eats’ set for June 17 at college

    The Lincroft Village Green Association’s (LVGA) food truck festival, “Lincroft Eats,” will be held from 4:30-9 p.m. June 17 at Brookdale Community College’s parking lot 1 at 765 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft. The event will feature live music, popular gourmet food trucks, art and craft vendors and family-friendly games and activities. Live music will be…

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