• CEO appreciates work provided by inmate labor program

    I n response to the May 11 article titled “Inmate Labor Helps Restore Oakley Farm in Freehold,” I would like to relate our experience with the Monmouth County Inmate Labor Program. First, I would like to thank Monmouth County Sheriff Shaun Golden for being resourceful in instituting the inmate work program. Recently, we worked with…

  • GOP ‘cabal’ is hurting local Republicans

    A lways ask this question: Who is behind the candidates? A rabid group masquerading as Republicans in Marlboro is an embarrassment to the Republican Party and proof that partisan elections can be detrimental at the local level. This group has no real interest in service, but rather they crave power. I was attacked by this…

  • Open house planned at Deep Cut Gardens

    he Monmouth County Park System is inviting area residents to the Deep Cut Gardens open house on June 12. Held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Deep Cut Gardens, Red Hill Road, Middletown, this free event features tours, demonstrations and lectures. Garden tours will be offered from 10:15- 11:15 a.m. and from 2-3 p.m.…

  • Pinball hall of fame to host tournament

    Silverball Museum Arcade and Pinball Hall of Fame inAsbury Park has announced the dates for the inaugural Spring Metro Pinball Classic. The event will be held on June 11-12 and is open to players of all skill levels and features a professional and amateur division. Qualifying for the event begins at 11 a.m. June 11…

  • ‘Treasures from China Trade’ are featured at show house

    The Monmouth County Historical Association will present its design space “Treasures from the China Trade” at this year’s Stately-Homes-by-the-Sea Show House, Holly Hill, in Middletown. The show house, which opened May 3, will benefit the Visiting Nurse Association of Central New Jersey. The association’s design space features a number of items that were imported from…

  • Manalapan police targeting Route 9

    MANALAPAN — Capt. Chris Marsala, commander of the Manalapan Police Department’s Operations Division, announced this week that as the result of a significant number of motor vehicle collisions along the Route 9 corridor in the township, police are planning an aggressive traffic enforcement campaign along the highway. The Route 9 corridor in Manalapan runs between…

  • datebook 

     A community luncheon will be held at the First Presbyterian Church of Freehold, 118W. Main St., Freehold, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. May 27. A donation of $7 will provide a choice of two — salad bar, soup, sandwich — plus beverage and dessert. Take-out available. Details: 732-462-9667.  A musical tribute and service…

  • Youth Police Academy will run for 10 days

    FREEHOLD — The Freehold Borough Police Department will host its fourth annual Youth Police Academy this summer. The Youth Police Academy is a 10-day summer program for youths between the ages of 12 and 16. The hands-on program will introduce participants to all aspects of law enforcement. Guest speakers will include members of the FBI,…

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