• Lester “Pop” G. Youmans

    Mr. Youmans, 92, of Red Bank, died July 17, 2009, at home. Born in the Oakhurst section of Ocean Township, he resided in the Cliffwood section of Aberdeen, and Elmora, prior to relocating to Red Bank in 1951. He co-owned Red Bank Television with his wife, retiring after 35 years. He was also a champion…

  • Dearborn helps seed church community garden

    Our Lady of Perpetual Help garden feeds the hungry BY ERIN O. STATTEL Staff Writer HOLMDEL — Local grower and purveyor of fine garden goods, Dearborn Market, took a step toward the eradication of hunger in the Bayshore area by donating $1,500 in garden supplies to a local church. “As part of our promotion for…

  • Annual freedom ride slated for Sept. 20

    The annual Rolling Thunder Inc. New Jersey Chapter 2 freedom ride in honor of POW/MIA Recognition Day will be held Sept. 20. Participants will travel from Warinanco Park, Roselle, to the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial, Holmdel. Registration is 8 a.m. and departure is at 11:30 a.m. The event will feature a laying of the…

  • Eugene Francis Bradley

    Mr. Bradley, 55, of Aberdeen, died July 16, 2009, at Bayshore Community Hospital, Holmdel. Mr. Bradley was an operations manager at Synagro Technologies, Houston. He was predeceased by a sister, Brenda Jean Bradley. He is survived by his partner, Thomas P. Hargadon; a sister and brother-in-law, Pamela and John Veltri of the Cliffwood section of…

  • Council puts off vote of support for state bill

    BY ERIN O. STATTEL Staff Writer MATAWAN — A resolution supporting transparency in state government legislation was withheld from a vote at the July 21 Borough Council meeting due to the concerns of a council member. “It was held because Councilman [Joseph “Buddy”] Mullaney wanted to have everyone review the proposed legislation because he felt…

  • Sponsorships available for Aberdeen Day

    Sponsorship opportunities are now available for the Aberdeen Day celebration Sept. 26 at Matawan Regional High School. The sponsorship participation commitment form and payment must be received by Aug. 28 to guarantee inclusion in all printed materials. Four levels are available ranging from $250-$1,000. The packages offer exposure prior to and during the municipality’s annual…

  • Fink explains absence from management plan talks

    You may be wondering why I have not been participating recently in discussions regarding an updated wastewater management plan (sewer plan) for Holmdel. As many of you know, I am employed at the green acres program, which is in a division of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, and my jurisdiction for land acquisition…

  • Lois Rummell

    Mrs. Rummell, 84, of Holmdel, died July 19, 2009, at Arnold Walter Nursing Home, Holmdel. She resided in Laurence Harbor, Belmar, Wall and Keansburg prior to relocating to Holmdel. She was a homemaker and a waitress for several years. She was predeceased by her husband, Thomas Rummell; a daughter, Kathy Isaken; and a sister, Joyce…

  • Quiet farm nurtures community spirit

    Holmdel recognized for open space preservation BY ERIN O. STATTEL Staff Writer Edward Loud (l-r), chairman of the Monmouth County Parks Commission, Freeholder Lillian Burry and Freeholder Director Barbara McMorrow congratulate Volunteer of the Year William Hennigan. HOLMDEL — Two projects and an individual received recognition from the county for their efforts in open space…

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