• Blood drive Nov. 30 at Matawan church

    New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS) will conduct a blood drive 4-8:30 p.m. Nov. 30 at Most Holy Redeemer, 133 Amboy Road, Matawan. NJBS is calling upon the community to join the fight against cancer by donating blood today, as cancer patients may require frequent blood transfusions. For more information, call 800-933-2566 or visit www.nybloodcenter.org.

  • YMCA’s ‘Taste of Two Rivers’ Nov. 16

    The Community YMCA, Red Bank and Middletown, will host its second annual “A Taste of Two Rivers” event 6-9 p.m. Nov. 16 at The Two River Theater, 121 Bridge Ave., Red Bank. It will offer samplings of food, spirits and desserts from area restaurants, a gift auction and live jazz music by The Andy McDonough…

  • New Route 36 Highlands bridge negligent of ADA

    It is ironic that the new Route 36 Highlands bridge was inaugurated by a wheelchair user going across on the road. He would not have been able to use the sidewalk! The bridge project sidewalks have no curb cuts as required by state and federal laws, including the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA). All the…

  • Fitness, children’s art classes among Hazlet Rec offerings

    Hazlet Recreation is sponsoring the new fitness program, P90X, 10:45-11:45 a.m. Saturdays beginning Nov. 14. The program includes cardio, strength and flexibility training. Needed are a mat, towel, water bottle, sneakers, and 5- to 8-pound. dumbbells. Cost is $10, plus an additional online charge of $38.87. “Kidzart” will be offered for children and parents six…

  • Honor military at Pearl Harbor services on Dec. 6

    Commander William Perry and President Mary A. Weber have announced that Middletown Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2179 and the Ladies Auxiliary will conduct their annual Pearl Harbor services on Sunday, Dec. 6, at 6 p.m. at our post home, 1 Veterans Lane and Route 36, Port Monmouth. We cordially invite the public to join…

  • Keyport to hold Oper. Medicine Cabinet

    Operation Medicine Cabinet New Jersey, a statewide drive to safely dispose of commonly abused, expired or unused medication will be held 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 14 at Keyport Town Hall, 70 W. Front St. The drive is a collaborative effort between the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey, the Drug Enforcement Administration-New Jersey, the Office…

  • Councilman Mullaney praised for a job well done

    I commend outgoing Matawan Borough Councilman Joseph "Buddy" Mullaney on a job well done during his single term. He tried to make a difference for all of Matawan’s citizens, and was a catalyst for positive change. His time on the council wasn’t in vain. The Rev. Jeffrey V. Gray Second Baptist Church Matawan

  • Holmdel to discuss deer management

    HOLMDEL — The township committee will discuss ways to control the deer population in Holmdel in an open public forum on Nov. 19 at 7 p.m. Residents are welcome to attend and contribute ideas for the draft deer management plan. The state deer population is estimated to be increasing by 40 percent annually, according to…

  • Hazlet committeemen are grateful for support

    We would like to take this opportunity to thank the voters of Hazlet. We are humbled and honored that you have placed your faith, hope and trust in us to lead Hazlet. We will work with all the residents of Hazlet to ensure that Hazlet remains a great place to live and raise a family.…

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