• Bernard W. Schneider

    Mr. Schneider, 93, of Middletown, died Nov. 15, 2009. Dr. Schneider Was superintendent of schools in Connecticut, New York, and Middletown, from 1971 until retirement in 1984. Prior to that, he was a teacher in Chatham and Elizabeth, and principal in Bloomingdale. He was awarded a Fulbright Scholarship to represent the United States in England…

  • Developer seeks return of escrow funds

    Attorney says Somerset did not authorize charge BY JACQUELINE HLAVENKA Staff Writer HOLMDEL— Somerset Development, contract purchaser for the Alcatel Lucent property, is seeking reimbursement for escrow funds that paid for a report at odds with the developer’s concept. According to Ralph Zucker, president of Somerset Development, the Lakewood company was charged $3,500 in escrow…

  • Christie taps Kyrillos for transition team

    State senator will play role in shaping N.J.’s executive branch BY TOM SHORTELL Staff Writer District 13 state Sen. Joseph Kyrillos will sit on Gov.-elect Chris Christie’s transition team, a group of 10 people who will oversee the passing of the torch between administrations. Sen. Joseph Kyrillos Kyrillos, a 21-year Republican state legislator who served…

  • Burlew files for recount in Keyport council race

    Recount set for Nov. 24 at Board of Elections in Freehold BY TOM SHORTELL Staff Writer Republican Borough Council candidate Ed Burlew has filed for a recount of the Keyport council election after losing by one provisional vote. Ed Burlew State Superior Court Judge Patricia Del Bueno Cleary, sitting in Freehold, ordered a recount of…

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    Kevin Furlong of Raritan High School intercepts a pass intended for Long Branch’s Devron Clark during NJSIAA Central Jersey Group II play at Long Branch on Nov. 14.

  • Park System holiday décor workshops in Dec.

    Monmouth County Park System will hold two separate holiday décor workshops 10 a.m. to noon Dec. 4 and 5 at Deep Cut Gardens, 152 Red Hill Road, Middletown. Attendees will create two pieces at the workshop — a wreath accented with ribbons and pinecones, and a topiary tree to complete at home. Participants will learn…

  • Sports Shorts

    The Husky Indoor Soccer League will offer discounts on its registration fees this winter by providing scholarships based on need, plus free registration to children of active military personnel. For details, call Art Perri at 732-566-0154. The registration deadline is Dec. 15. The Husky Indoor Soccer League is celebrating its 25th anniversary with registration fees…

  • Boro to hold annual toy and food drive

    Matawan PBA Local 179 is again sponsoring their yearly collection drive of new, unwrapped toys, canned goods and nonperishable food items to distribute to those in need this holiday season. Toys are needed for boys and girls of all ages. Collections will begin this Friday, Nov. 20, and continue through Dec. 20. On Friday, several…

  • Capozzi, McNamara go one-two at state meet

    RBC girls2nd in Non-Public A BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer There was a role reversal, but Red Bank Catholic’s girls still finished one-two at the State Non-Public A Cross Country Championships Saturday at Holmdel Park. Molly McNamara and Michelle Capozzi have provided RBC with the best one-two tandem at every meet they’ve run this year,…

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