• Hazlet  adopts municipal budget

    Hazlet adopts municipal budget

    By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer HAZLET — The Township Committee has unanimously adopted a $21.2 million budget that reflects a zero percent increase on the municipal purposes tax levy. Chief Financial Officer Thomas O’Hara said that the total budget for this year is $21,189,749.76. When the budget was first introduced in early April, O’Hara…

  • Pledge of Allegiance anniversary celebrated at Twin Lights

    Pledge of Allegiance anniversary celebrated at Twin Lights

    HIGHLANDS — Friends and supporters of the Twin Lights Historical Society recently gathered to mark the 123rd anniversary of the day the Pledge of Allegiance was given as America’s national oath of loyalty for the first time. In an April 25 ceremony held in front of the iconic Twin Lights lighthouse, state, county and local…

  • Talk on Native American healing slated for May 14

    LINCROFT — The Monmouth Center for World Religion and Ethical Thought will hold its annual meeting May 14 at the Unitarian Universalist Meetinghouse, 1475 W. Front St. The public is invited to a presentation by Eileen Ellis from 2:30-4:30 p.m. Ellis will present “Native American Healing: Inviting Peace, Love and Transformation into Your Life.” She…

  • Employers invited to participate at Aberdeen’s job fair in June

    Employers invited to participate at Aberdeen’s job fair in June

    ABERDEEN TOWNSHIP — The Aberdeen Economic Business Council (EBC) and Aberdeen Township Council are inviting employers to participate in the fourth annual Job Fair set for 5:30-7:30 p.m. June 2 at Matawan Regional High School, 450 Atlantic Ave., Aberdeen. “Last year’s Job Fair attracted nearly 400 attendees and more than 40 private- and public-sector employers offering…

  • Land-use group announces upcoming events

    Land-use group announces upcoming events

    Citizens for Informed Land Use (CILU) will screen a movie about climate change at 7:30 p.m. May 16 at the Holmdel Community Center on Crawfords Corner Road. This event is free, and light refreshments, including popcorn, will be served. On June 20, Ben Spinelli will discuss the new initiative, “Grown in Monmouth,” which was created…

  • Seraphs look to rebound after winning streak ends

    Seraphs look to rebound after winning streak ends

    By Wayne Witkowski Luck and a quality unbeaten streak ran out in the 13th game of the season for Mater Dei Prep’s softball team. Now the Seraphs need to refocus as they look to wrap up a Shore Conference B Central Division championship and prepare for the Shore Conference and state tournaments. Not only had…

  • Caseys, Colts win county track and field relays

    Caseys, Colts win county track and field relays

    By Tim Morris The Monmouth County Relays provided the area track and field athletes with a tune-up for this week’s county outdoor championships. Red Bank Catholic (RBC) High School’s girls and Christian Brothers Academy (CBA) put their full arsenal on display in winning the team championships May 5 at Long Branch High School. The Caseys…

  • Tested Lancers ready to compete for SCT volleyball crown

    Tested Lancers ready to compete for SCT volleyball crown

    By Matthew Rocco The St. John Vianney High School boys volleyball team, which already has an Eastern Invitational title to its credit, is competing for another championship this week in the Shore Conference Tournament (SCT). The Lancers, one of the top-ranked teams in the state, got a running start to the 2016 campaign. St. John…

  • Three new models to open May 14-15 at new Monmouth 55+ community

    Three new models to open May 14-15 at new Monmouth 55+ community

    K. Hovnanian’’s Four Seasons at Monmouth Woods, a popular new 55+ community in Howell, is preparing to open three more model homes, to follow the successful opening and reception of the first three models. A Model Grand Opening will be held on May 14-15 at the new community, located just off of Route 9 in…

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