• Keyport forms storm preparedness committee

    BY JAMES McEVOY Correspondent KEYPORT — Though the borough experienced little to no damage as a result of Hurricane Irene, the Borough Council has established a special ad-hoc committee to address preparedness issues for future storms. Council President Joseph Sheridan proposed the three-person committee to implement suggestions, particularly ways to keep citizens informed prior to…

  • Fundraisers, open houses set at gyms

    Head Over Heels Gymnastics, 4440 Bordentown Ave., Sayreville, and 7 Kanes Lane, Middletown, will host open houses to mark National Gymnastics Day and fundraisers for Children’s Miracle Network 12:30-2:30 p.m. Sept. 17. Individuals of all ages are invited to attend and join in an attempt to break the world record for the most handstands done…

  • Cold War Day: Tour once top-secret missile site

    The National Park Service and the newly founded Nike Site NY-56 Volunteers Association are sponsoring Cold War Day at Sandy Hook on Sunday, Sept. 18. Cold War Day will begin at 10 a.m. at Guardian Park in Fort Hancock with a flagraising ceremony, followed by a wreath-laying ceremony honoring 10Army and civilian personnel who lost…

  • Resident thanks police, first aid for quick response

    I want to laud the remarkable work of the Matawan Police and the First Aid and Rescue Squad. On July 14 my call in a health emergency to 911 was answered — what seemed like — instantly, certainly immediately, by Sgt. Anthony Brizendine, Patrolmen Ryba and Marsala, and members of the First Aid Squad whose…

  • Matawan resident grateful for service of volunteers

    A s a Matawan resident, I feel compelled to extend my sincere gratitude for the volunteer services in Matawan. During the recent storm, our fire department members began to prepare and mobilize their efforts even before the storm began. They worked tirelessly throughout the night and well into the next day. They assisted with the…

  • Resident thanks mayor for response during, after storm

    I would like to take a moment to commend Middletown Mayor Tony Fiore and the Middletown Township Administration for their preparation and response to Hurricane Irene. As a resident of Port Monmouth, my home had lost power for several days following the storm. While JCP&L may have kept us in the dark, the township’s continual…

  • BRSA should delay plans to truck turbine to site

    Despite the fact that the Bayshore Regional Sewerage Authority is facing both a lower court and appeals court challenge to the 386-foottall industrial wind turbine they hope to install at their plant in Union Beach, they are pushing ahead with plans to have the wind turbine trucked to their facility. However, to allow for this…

  • FMERA approves golf course lease

    Agreements reached for operation of Suneagles, Gibbs Hall BY KENNYWALTER Staff Writer EATONTOWN — Officials are hoping to execute a contract this week for operation of the Suneagles Golf Course at Fort Monmouth, which is scheduled to close on Sept. 15. During a special meeting on Sept. 9, board members of the Fort Monmouth Economic…

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