• Assemblymen to hold job fair April 13

    Assemblymen to hold job fair April 13

    Assemblymen Joe Danielsen (D-Middlesex/Somerset) and Andrew Zwicker (D-Hunterdon/Mercer/Middlesex/Somerset) will serve as the co-hosts to a free job fair from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on April 13 at The Imperia, 1714 Easton Ave., Somerset. More than 70 recruiters for opportunities with public and private entities within the Central Jersey region will be available. Employers interested in participating may contact…

  • Knights of Pythias to hold orientation meeting May 15

    Knights of Pythias to hold orientation meeting May 15

    Knights of Pythias, Grand Lodge Domain of New Jersey, invites men of all ages from all communities to learn about the organization at a complimentary buffet breakfast and orientation 10 a.m. May 15 at the Monroe Township Senior Center, 12 Halsey Reed Road, Monroe. Guests will learn about the charitable work provided by the Knights…

  • Engineering firm turns 50, awards two scholarships

    Engineering firm turns 50, awards two scholarships

    By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN — Since March 21, 1966, township-based T&M Associates has been dedicated to improving the quality of life and creating sustainable technical and engineering solutions for communities and partners throughout Monmouth County. Founded by Richard T. Noble and Richard M. Schulz, T&M Associates has grown from a seven-person operation…

  • Long Branch library celebrating 100 years

    Long Branch library celebrating 100 years

    By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer LONG BRANCH — Throughout the last several years, public libraries have slowly grown from a place simply used to check out books, to a community center that is lively and full of activities aimed at meeting the different needs of patrons. For the Long Branch Free Public Library, the…

  • High rents: housing’s big challenge

    High rents: housing’s big challenge

    The foreclosure crisis is beginning to fade from the headlines, but another dilemma has quietly grown. “We are in an affordable rental crisis,” says Brian Sullivan, spokesperson for the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Median rent nationwide is $1,381 a month, according to Zillow. The real estate data firm expects growth in U.S. rents…

  • Zoning board denies application for warehouse

    Zoning board denies application for warehouse

    By Jennifer Ortiz Staff Writer HOWELL — The Howell Zoning Board of Adjustment has denied Mobile Tech Security’s application for a use variance to construct a 10,000-square-foot warehouse on Oak Glen Road. The applicant sought final approval for the first 2,000 square feet of warehouse space and 800 square feet of office space to accommodate…

  • Family service set May 21 in Metuchen

    Family service set May 21 in Metuchen

    Neve Shalom of Metuchen, 250 Grove Ave., will hold a Family Service from 10:15 a.m.-11:45 a.m. on May 21. There will be a special participation from the students and discussions about the prayers for the children and adults. Lunch will be served for all. For students in grades 2-7 there will be Hetzi Zman (Sabbath…

  • 2016 Metuchen Cruise Night seeks sponsors, auto exhibitors

    2016 Metuchen Cruise Night seeks sponsors, auto exhibitors

    Metuchen’s historic downtown comes alive with a full-throttle roar each first Wednesday of the month, May through September, as Metuchen Cruise Night brings a colorful panorama of classic and contemporary autos to Main Street. Sponsors and exhibitors are sought for 2016 Metuchen Cruise Night dates of May 4, June 1, July 6, Aug. 3, Sept.…

  • Chamber of Commerce event set for April 19

    Chamber of Commerce event set for April 19

    The Metuchen Area Chamber of Commerce’s Spring Networking Event will feature the First Annual Chamber Video Awards from 5-7 p.m. on April 19 at the Metuchen Inn, 424 Middlesex Ave., Metuchen. The cost is $10 for MACC members, $15 for non-members. The menu will include a selection of hors d’oeuvres and cash bar. Entertainment will…

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