• Mater Dei  looks at long-term building strategies

    Mater Dei looks at long-term building strategies

    By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN — Mater Dei Prep has implemented the first steps of a multi-phase plan that will improve existing school facilities and grounds to provide students and community members with a more secure and welcoming environment. “We are a thriving school on the horizon of great things,” said James Hauenstein,…

  • Aberdeen Economic Business Council Job Fair set for June 2

    Aberdeen Economic Business Council Job Fair set for June 2

    The Aberdeen Economic Business Council, along with the Mayor and Aberdeen Township Council and the Matawan Regional High School Business Academy, are inviting job seekers to take part in the community’s fourth annual Job Fair from 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. on June 2 at Matawan Regional High School, 450 Atlantic Ave., just off of Church Street,…

  • Tricky Tray on June 3 to benefit rescued pets

    Tricky Tray on June 3 to benefit rescued pets

    Husky House is sponsoring a Spring Tricky Tray at 6:30 p.m. June 3 at the Centerville Fire Company, 372 Middle Road Hazlet. This is an adult-only event. All proceeds will benefit the rescue organization’s adoptable pets. The event will feature three tiers of prizes and a 50/50. Prizes include a 40-inch flat screen TV, electronics, gift cards, Lenox,…

  • Hazlet’s Memorial Day Ceremony set for May 30

    Hazlet’s Memorial Day Ceremony set for May 30

    The Hazlet Recreation Advisory Council invites the community to the Hazlet Memorial Day Ceremony at 10 a.m. May 30 at Veterans Memorial Park, 1776 Union Ave., Hazlet. The program will include speakers from the military and community. Musical tributes and the laying of wreaths at the Veterans Memorial will take place throughout the ceremony. The event is…

  • Middletown library has summer reading program

    Middletown library has summer reading program

    The Middletown Township Public Library is offering a summer reading program at 55 New Monmouth Road. Using the library’s online program, Wandoo Reader, patrons can sign up beginning June 1, log their reading from June 27 through Aug. 26 and print their reading log at the end of the summer for their school. Discover new books,…

  • County bridge in Aberdeen closes for replacement

    County bridge in Aberdeen closes for replacement

    By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff writer ABERDEEN – Monmouth County Bridge MA-14 spanning over Matawan Creek on Amboy Avenue and West Front Street will be closed to vehicular and pedestrian traffic until late 2017 in order to make way for the replacement of the 100-year-old structure. According to a release from the Monmouth County Department…

  • Middletown has ‘Hometown Heroes’ tribute wall

    Middletown has ‘Hometown Heroes’ tribute wall

    Middletown Township wants to honor residents who are active-duty military personnel by adding them to its Hometown Heroes tribute wall at Town Hall. Visit www.middletownnj.org/hero and submit a 4-by-6-inch portrait photo along with a short biography. Biographies can include the soldier’s name, branch of service and local schools attended. Submissions can also be mailed to…

  • Brookdale partners with Hazlet and Georgian Court

    Brookdale partners with Hazlet and Georgian Court

    By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer HAZLET – Brookdale Community College has unanimously approved two new higher education partnerships when the school sealed agreements with the Hazlet Township School District and Georgian Court University. At a May 17 Board of Trustees meeting held at the community college’s Hazlet campus at 1 Crown Plaza, Brookdale’s Vice…

  • Middletown North seeks deep run in NJSIAA tournament

    Middletown North seeks deep run in NJSIAA tournament

    By Wayne Witkowski Middletown High School North’s softball team, fresh off completing an unbeaten run through the Shore Conference A North Division, will look to power through the NJSIAA Group III tournament. Coming off an opening-round victory over Irvington High School, 20-0, May 23, the Lions continue their quest for their first state sectional championship…

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