• The village smithy

    A blacksmith demonstrates his ancient craft in his workshop at historic Longstreet Farm in Holmdel on Jan. 16. LAUREN CASSELBERRY

  • Signs of the times: At least we’ve learned who we are

    CODA GREG BEAN Every once in a while, a piece of information falls into your lap that answers somany questions, such as why I’ve always felt a little bit psychotic, sort of like that lady in “The Three Faces of Eve,” except with one less face. And that same information explains why so many of…

  • Jazz & Blues Foundation recognizes volunteers

    Jersey Shore Jazz and Blues Foundation held its Christmas party Dec. 12 from 1 to 5 p.m. at Chico’s Jazz Club on Lake Avenue, Asbury Park. Music was provided by Jersey Shore Jazz and Blues Foundation Youth Project, Katie Brower, leader; Mauricio de Souza Trio; and Goldenseal, leader Joe Hughes, with accompaniment by Golden Horn…

  • Keyport food pantry asks community for help

    The Keyport Ministerium Food Pantry wants to thank all the sponsors who gave Christmas gifts to 386 children of our most needy families. Among those giving were the United Methodist Church, Lutheran and Reformed churches, Keyport police, C&M Auto, Chapel Hill Dental, Stop & Shop and the many individuals who sponsored up to 20 children.…

  • Matawan did good job on snow removal

    I am writing to express how pleased I am at the snow removal response in the Matawan-Aberdeen area. After seeing, hearing and reading about towns that took days to get side streets cleared, I am grateful that I was able to get out by last Tuesday morning. Thanks again to our mayor, council and public…

  • Monmouth County Library had a banner year in 2010

    On behalf of the Monmouth County Library Commission, I wish to thank Freeholder Director Lillian G. Burry, not only for her dedication as the liaison to the Library Commission but also for her enthusiasm and commitment to the forward momentum of the Monmouth County Library System. With Freeholder Burry’s support, many of the commission’s initiatives…

  • Call for entries for second RE:IMAGE Film Festival

    A call for entries is under way for the Diocese of Trenton’s 2011 diocesan RE:IMAGE Film Festival, which will take place April 16 in the historic Algonquin Arts Theatre in Manasquan. The festival, inspired by Pope Benedict XVI’s 2009 exhortation to those with creative talent to participate in renewing “the church’s friendship with the arts,”…

  • Keyport council will revisit police consolidation study

    1992 study looked at sharing services with Union Beach BY JAMES McEVOY Correspondent KEYPORT — Though it was the first meeting of the new Borough Council, old issues emerged as the council said it will continue to look toward implementing a consolidation of police department management. At the council’s Jan. 11 workshop meeting, Mayor Robert…

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