• Middletown resident grateful to DPW plow driver

    I ’m usually the first to complain about Middletown (see leaf collection schedule), but I also like to give credit when it is due. We all agree that the post-Christmas blizzard was a challenge for everyone, but the Middletown Department of Public Works staff has done an admirable job covering the multiple storms we’ve encountered…

  • A thank you for recognizing league’s 25 years of service

    On Dec. 21, 2010, at the Aberdeen Township Council meeting, our indoor soccer league, a component of Husky Sports Inc., was recognized for completing 25 years of service to the community. Mayor Fred Tagliarini and the town council presented us with a proclamation from the town of Aberdeen. Two other presentations were also made: a…

  • How to be a good neighbor when it snows

    My husband and I have been residents in the Matawan/Old Bridge area for 21 years. Growing up in a city, off-the-street parking was limited and even more so during a snowstorm. Nevertheless, we did the best shoveling we could, and other than a few exceptions, most neighbors lent a helping hand to one other. We…

  • Dearborn market to host Deep Cut orchid show

    Orchids of many colors and varieties will be on display at Dearborn Farm Market in Holmdel during the Deep Cut Orchid Society’s annual show Feb. 10-13. PHOTO COURTESY OF DEEP CUT ORCHID SOCIETY Thousands of brightly colored, delicate orchids will surround visitors at the Deep Cut Orchid Society’s 14th annual show, scheduled Feb. 10-13. The…

  • Public invited to take school district survey

    The Hazlet Township Public School District seeks the public’s input as part of its ongoing evaluation for its preschool education program. Currently, the district provides a full-day preschool program five days per week for income eligible children, and a lottery-based tuition program for 3- and 4-year-old children. The brief survey will assist the district in…

  • Senior members leave Bayonet Farm committee

    Holmdel seeks applications for new members BY JACQUELINE HLAVENKA Staff Writer HOLMDEL — Several recent departures have taken place on the township’s Bayonet and Cross Farm Advisory Committee this month, a move that was a voluntary action by five senior members. Before the township’s reorganization meeting Jan. 3, committee members William Hennigan, Phyllis Ameduri, Sue…

  • Aberdeen encourages use of business signs

    BY JACQUELINE HLAVENKA Staff Writer ABERDEEN — Only two businesses in the township have taken advantage of the governing body’s new signage ordinance since its passage in October, but local officials are hoping that more businesses will participate this year. To inform the local business community, theAberdeen Business Council at a forum on Jan. 24…

  • New township automated telephone system available

    ABERDEEN — The township is advising residents that its automated telephone system is back in operation following the installation of a new system. According to Interim Township Manager Holly Reycraft, residents will find that the new system is similar to the previous one but with one key additional benefit. “With this system, we have the…

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