• Coastal Habitat to take part in neighborhood revitalization

    Coastal Habitat for Humanity has been selected as one of 163 affiliates nationwide to participate in Habitat for Humanity International’s initial phase of its Neighborhood Revitalization Initiative. The effort will focus on improving housing conditions while partnering with other community organizations to provide services that enhance the overall quality of life across struggling neighborhoods. Maureen…

  • Freeholders salute open space projects

    FREEHOLD — The Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders at its July 8 meeting recognized local open space grant projects in 14 towns by presenting them with signs to commemorate completion of park acquisition and improvement projects. “What better time than July’s National Park and Recreation Month to recognize communities who successfully completed Municipal Open…

  • CROP Hunger Walk to hold kick-off rally

    RED BANK — There are just three weeks until the kick-off rally for the 30th anniversary Red Bank CROP Hunger Walk, which takes place Sept. 13. Area recruiters from congregations of many faiths, public and private schools and community groups will come to the First Baptist Church, 84 Maple Ave. in Red Bank, at 7:30…

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    Patrons partake in the annual Butterfly and Peaches Celebration at Sickles Market in Little Silver Aug. 14 SUCAR staff

  • Fair Haven PTA Harvest Fest Oct. 2

    FAIR HAVEN — Scarecrows appearing on the borough’s River Road mean only one thing — it’s time for Harvest Fest. The annual fall celebration will take place on the grounds of Knollwood School, Hance Road, on Saturday, Oct. 2, from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Children and parents anticipate this family event, which this year…

  • Jersey Shore Ghost Tours

    Genevieve Kelly, of Jersey Shore Ghost Tours, leads a group of curious participants through Red Bank’s downtown on Friday, Aug. 20. On the tour, the group learns about Red Bank’s history and some of the town’s most notorious paranormal encounters. Tours run every Friday night at 8:30 p.m. in front of the Dublin House through…

  • The Arc of Monmouth names new president

    Offering opportunities to people with disabilities will be a focus BY ANDREW DAVISON Staff Writer Neil Fleischman, new president of the board of directors of The Arc of Monmouth, poses with Mary Scott, Arc executive director. TINTON FALLS — The Arc of Monmouth, an organization that serves individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, has appointed…

  • FMERPA appoints reuse consulting group

    BY ANDREW DAVISON Staff Writer EATONTOWN — The Fort Monmouth Economic Revitalization Planning Authority (FMERPA) unanimously appointed Matrix DesignGroup as the planning, engineering, architectural and environmental services consultant for the redevelopment of the fort property at its meeting on Aug. 18. According to the resolution, Matrix’s contract is not to exceed $955,900; $90,000 of that…

  • Shrewsbury planners OK controversial condo complex

    Residents’ concerns include impact on schools, density, traffic BY KIMBERLY STEINBERG Staff Writer SHREWSBURY — Despite strong opposition from residents, the Planning Board voted 5-4 in favor of an application to construct a 77-unit condominium complex in the borough. The Aug. 18 board meeting lasted well past midnight and marked the end of over a…

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