• Downtown Freehold eyes future following changes

    Downtown Freehold eyes future following changes

    By Matthew Sockol Staff Writer FREEHOLD – Two individuals responsible for the planning and execution of popular public events in Freehold Borough have resigned from their positions. The resignations came several days after the Borough Council adopted an ordinance at its May 16 meeting that mandates certain changes for the Freehold Center Management Corporation. The…

  • Enjoy June in a Monmouth County park

    Enjoy June in a Monmouth County park

    LINCROFT – Looking to fill the long, lazy days of June with fun? Head to a park and enjoy the many activities offered by the Monmouth County Park System. Here’s a list of the many fun activities planned! Concert in the Park Thursday, June 2, 7:30 p.m. Thompson Park Activity Barn, Lincroft Enjoy an evening…

  • Tri-Town News Datebook, May 26

    Tri-Town News Datebook, May 26

    The Jackson Rotary Club is sponsoring a bus trip to the Tropicana Casino in Atlantic City on June 12. Cost of $32 includes bus transportation, lunch and beverages on the bus, $25 back in slot play and gratuity for the driver. Bus will leave Brookwood Plaza at noon and return at 9 p.m. All proceeds…

  • Business’s use at site called into question

    Business’s use at site called into question

    By Matthew Sockol Staff Writer FREEHOLD – An escape room in Freehold Borough has found itself in a situation from which it is attempting to escape. Following a review of the situation, borough officials have determined that the Amazing Escape Room, 77 W. Main St., is not a permitted use in the zone in which…

  • Plumsted teen donates $10K to help feed the hungry

    Plumsted teen donates $10K to help feed the hungry

    By Andrew Martins Staff Writer PLUMSTED – A teenager with a penchant for charity has donated $10,000 to the FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties. The funds are expected to provide more than 30,000 meals to individuals and families. Dominic Esposito, 15, of New Egypt, was awarded the money on May 19 during the national Make…

  • ‘The History of Spaniards in N.J.’ to be held June 12

    ‘The History of Spaniards in N.J.’ to be held June 12

    Alborada Spanish Dance Theatre will present “The History of Spaniards in New Jersey” on June 12 from 1-3 p.m. It will be held at Rutgers University Voorhees Hall 105, adjacent to the Zimmerli Art Museum, 71 Hamilton St., New Brunswick. Admission is free. Journey back in time with the people of Galicia, northern Spain, as…

  • Edison Police Department adds stripes to 15

    Edison Police Department adds stripes to 15

    By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EDISON — It was standing room only as the Edison Police Department promoted five new lieutenants and 10 new sergeants to fill vacancies in the department’s ranks. Police Chief Thomas Bryan and Deputy Chief Ronald Mieczkowski thanked Mayor Thomas Lankey and the Township Council for their support during a May…

  • Memorial Day parade set for May 30

    Memorial Day parade set for May 30

    PLUMSTED – Municipal officials and residents will honor those who died in military service to the nation with a parade on Memorial Day, May 30. Main Street New Egypt Executive Director Peter Ylvisaker said the parade will begin at 1 p.m. at the intersection of North Main Street and Bright Road. The participants will march…

  • Metuchen Public Library to hold lecture on photo composition June 6

    Metuchen Public Library to hold lecture on photo composition June 6

    The Metuchen Public Library will offer a free lecture on photo composition on June 6, 2016 from 7-8 p.m. The seminar will be run by Imma Barrera. Barrera is the member, manager and founder of Imma Photography LLC based in Metuchen. Her adventure with photography began when she was 8 and received her first camera.…

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