• Ft. Monmouth tribute to be held March 26

    MIDDLETOWN — Brookdale Community College’s Center for World War II Studies and Conflict Resolution invites the community, especially families, to join in “Commemorating Fort Monmouth: Contributions to County and Country 1917-2011.” The free event will take place from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturday, March 26, in the Warner Student Life Center. Starting at 10…

  • Students compete in ESU Shakespeare event

    MIDDLETOWN — A group of talented young thespians from 15 different high schools competed at the 21st annual Shakespeare Competition for High School Students held March 5 at the Brookdale Community College Performing Arts Center. Sponsored by the English-Speaking Union of Monmouth County (ESU), the competition features students, mostly from Monmouth County high schools, but…

  • Changes to beach access rules draw protest

    Advocates say towns have poor track record on providing public access BY KENNYWALTER Staff Writer Ralph Coscia, president of Citizens’ Right to Access Beaches (CRAB), speaks about restrictive local beach access rules during a press conference held at Bare Wires Surf Shop in Long Branch on March 9. ERIC SUCAR staff A handful of advocacy…

  • BCC Scholarship Ball to be held April 8

    Brookdale Community College Foundation invites the community to join the celebration of honoring CentraState Healthcare System and TD Bank at the 2011 Brookdale Scholarship Ball April 8 at Eagle Oaks Golf & Country Club, Howell. The Brookdale Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, raises funds to provide scholarships to Brookdale students who do not receive federal…

  • Red Bank StreetLife auditions March 29

    RED BANK — For the 11th year in a row, StreetLife, Red Bank’s summer music and performing arts series, will return to the sidewalks of the downtown. For the 2011 series, Red Bank River- Center is inviting talented adults and teenagers 16 years and older to audition for this summer’s program, 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, March…

  • Speaking contest for students under way

    The Knights of Pythias, State of New Jersey, is hosting its annual speaking contest for high school students. This year’s topic is “In the United States, Plea Bargaining Undermines the Criminal Justice System.” A speak-off will be held May 3 at the Clubhouse at Covered Bridge in Manalapan. The event starts at 8 a.m. and…

  • Matawan seeking nominations for grand marshal

    MATAWAN — The borough of Matawan will hold its annual Memorial Day parade on Sunday, May 29. Nominations for the parade’s grand marshal are now being accepted by the Matawan Recreation Commission. Candidates need to be veterans of the U.S. armed forces and residents of Matawan. To nominate an individual for this honor, submit the…

  • C-Town plan being revised

    Fourth floor eliminated, square footage cut down BY JACQUELINE HLAVENKA Staff Writer The vacant C-Town supermarket on Main Street in Matawan MATAWAN — In response to concerns from the public, a redevelopment plan for the vacant C-Town supermarket building at 126 Main St. is being significantly scaled down and reworked. Attorney Salvatore Alfieri, of Cleary…

  • Habitat offers to rehab fort buildings

    Proposal offers no-cost labor; nonprofits would provide funding BY LIZ SHEEHAN Correspondent Building 5, Officers Row at Fort Hancock LIZ SHEEHAN Habitat for Humanity of Northeast Monmouth County has submitted a proposal to the National Park Service (NPS) to restore one or more buildings at historic Fort Hancock. Thomas Matulewicz, Rumson, a board member of…

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