• Mid’twn Dems replace candidate on ticket

    Fowler joins Grenafege on November ballot BY ANDREW DAVISON Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN —— Lincroft resident Carol Fowler has replaced Alexander De- Sevo on the Democratic ticket for Township Committee in November, Middletown Democratic Party Chairman Joe Caliendo said in an interview. DeSevo was arrested in Holmdel on June 18 and charged with possession of a…

  • Softball tourney benefits children with cancer

    HOLMDEL— The fifth annual Daniel R. Shalloo Sr. Picnic and Softball Tournament will be held on Saturday, July 23, at Cross Farm Park in Holmdel. Twelve teams are entered in the tournament looking to dethrone last year’s champions, TeamMya. Each of the 12 teams will be named and play in honor of a young hero…

  • Stella Maris celebrates 70 yrs. of seaside retreats

    Former summer retreat for magnates now offers holistic renewal BY PATRICIAYOCZIS Correspondent Sister Frances Scanlon (l-r) and Sister Lois Jablonski sit on the patio at Stella Maris Retreat Center in Elberon. Operated by the Roman Catholic order of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace, this year marks the 70th anniversary of Stella Maris and…

  • County beaches rate high for water quality

    COA says dry spell kept beach closings to minimum in 2010 BY KENNYWALTER Staff Writer Advocates gather at Jenkinson’s Pavilion Restaurant in Point Pleasant Beach last week to discuss the annual NRDC beach report. From left to right are John Weber, The Surfrider Foundation; Doug O’Malley, Environment New Jersey; Heather Saffert, Clean Ocean Action; Marilou…

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    Interpretive park ranger Nelson Turner, Gateway National Recreation Area, helps Jake Gambino (l-r) and Nick Blascak learn how to use a seining net at Horseshoe Cove at Sandy Hook during Seining the Bay, a free program offered by the National Park Service on June 27. More photos, page 19 and gmnews.com. LAUREN CASSELBERRY

  • Matawan demotes police chief; attorney will appeal

    EEOC finds borough discriminated against Alston on basis of race, age By Mike Davis Staff Writer The Matawan Borough Council voted in a special meeting July 11 to demote Chief of Police James M. Alston to the rank of lieutenant, effective immediately, based on the recommendations of an administrative hearing officer. Alston, 61, who was…

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     Plumsted Mayor Ron Dancer will be at the Plumsted Library 7-9 p.m. July 13 to meet with residents about any items of concern, either locally or on the state level. Residents may call the library at 609-758-7888 in advance to reserve a specific time to meet with the mayor. Residents may also contact the…

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    A beginner soccer “Kick It” program for children ages 4-7 will be held 9:30-10:15 a.m. July 26 throughAug. 9 on the soccer field at Patriots Park, Jackson. The fee is $13 per child. Children should bring their own soccer ball. (Program No. 223312-3C). A beach soccer clinic for children ages 5-7 will be held 9:30-10:30…

  • Jaguars putting in offseason work

    Basketball players aiming for another winning season BY WAYNE WITKOWSKI Correspondent Three catalysts, Connor Saker, Brian Specht and Eric Kelly, have graduated from the Jackson Memorial High School basketball team that notched a school record 21 victories in 2010-11. That was the most wins by a Jackson Memorial team since the 1970-71 season. The 2010-11…

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