• April is abstract at Art Alliance

    Detail of “Sisters” The themes of theApril show at the Art Alliance of Monmouth County, 33 Monmouth St., Red Bank, are “Surrealism Now” and “Un-Obvious” (abstraction of a common object). This show will include work from members of the Art Alliance. The window artist is Long Island, N.Y., native Jo- Ellen Trilling, whose haunting fairytale…

  • Howell delays action on solar farm zoning

    HOWELL— Following a public hearing on an ordinance that would amend land use regulations for Howell’s Special Economic Development (SED) zones, the Township Council tabled action on the ordinance until certain changes are made and the Planning Board is able to review the proposed law. The council introduced the ordinance at itsMarch 15 meeting in…

  • Old Tennent earns preservation grant

    MANALAPAN — The Monmouth County Historical Commission awarded preservation grants recently for 16 restoration projects in 15 municipalities. The awards totaled $76,611. The Old Tennent Presbyterian Church, Tennent Road, Manalapan, received a $4,750 grant for an exterior preservation project. “These grants support the great work being done by the community,” said Freeholder Lillian G. Burry,…

  • Marlboro student honored

    MARLBORO — David Villalobos, a freshman at Marlboro High School, has been named one of 50 honorable mention recipients in America’s largest high school essay contest, conducted by the Bill of Rights Institute. There were more than 24,000 other participants nationwide, according to a press release. This is the second year in a row that…

  • April: Spring is in the air

    GREEN SCENE GOTTI KELLEY “The greatest gift of the garden is therestoration of the five senses. ”— Hanna Rion G et more from your garden this year! It’s always exciting to get those first seeds safely tucked into the ground. But you can get much more out of your space by using innovative techniques. …

  • ‘Women Who Cook 2’ concert slated for May

    “Women Who Cook 2: In Concert” will be presented at 8 p.m. May 7 at the MiddletownArts Center, 36 Church St., Middletown (located next to the Middletown Train Station). The show will feature the only area appearance of the Deanna Bogart Band. Sharing the stage with Bogart will be the Alexis P. Suter Band, Gina…

  • Howell voters to have say on school budget

    BY CHRISTINA HABERSTROH Staff Writer HOWELL — The proposed 2011-12 budget for the Howell K-8 School District will include the restoration of jobs lost in previous years and the elimination of fees students were required to pay in 2010-11 in order to participate in middle school sports and co-curricular activities. The 2011-12 budget totals $110.7…

  • African violet show now through May 1

    Anyone wishing to learn more about cultivating African violets and starting or expanding a collection should attend the Garden State African Violet Club’s 60th annual show being held noon to 4 p.m. through May 1 at the Mercer County Community College Student Center, West Windsor. A unique selection of African violets and other gesneriads will…

  • Speaker delivers powerful message

    Middle school pupils hear about long-term effects of bullying BY REBECCAMORTON Staff Writer Erahm Christopher MARLBORO — Teasing and taunting may seem like part of everyone’s childhood, but the hurt that is caused to the victim early in life can last for years. That was one of Erahm Christopher’s messages to pupils at the Marlboro…

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