• Railroad repairs close Swimming River Road crossing at Normandy

    By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN — Motorists should expect detours this week as improvements are made to a railroad crossing that is part of Naval Weapons Station Earle. Swimming River Road, at its intersection with Normandy Road, was scheduled to be closed to traffic Aug. 26-28 due to railroad repair work that is…

  • Keyport cab company faces loss of license

    By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer KEYPORT — A local taxi company may have its ignition turned off. That is because the Borough Council will consider allowing Keyport Yellow Taxi’s license to lapse due to concerns over driver safety and standard practices of the company that officials say have not been resolved. Chief among the…

  • Visitors can touch sculptures at museum

    The “Please Touch! Sculpture Exhibition” is on display through Sept. 6 at the Monmouth Museum, 765 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft, featuring wall and freestanding sculptures that can be touched by visitors. Admission is $8 per person and free for children under 2, Monmouth Museum members and Brookdale Community College students and staff with a valid…

  • Cleanup underway at Mariner’s Village

    By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer KEYPORT – The cleanup of a marina designated as an area in need of redevelopment is progressing more slowly than expected, according to borough officials. Mayor Harry Aumack said at an Aug. 18 meeting that he is “not happy” with the pace of debris clean up on the Brown’s…

  • History and civics must be taught in school

    Educating future generations of American students in American History and Civics is a fundamental requirement for living in the United States. Any person who has run for elected office can attest to the lack of understanding of how county and local level government works or the positions and titles of the elected officials. Currently, the…

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    MARK ROSMAN/STAFF Waiting for a winning number at St. Rose of Lima Bingo, Freehold Borough, Aug. 22.

  • Holmdel approves zoning for affordable housing

    By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer HOLMDEL — The Township Committee approved an overlay zone that paves the way for a development of 60 affordable housing rental units on Palmer Avenue. Despite public opposition to the ordinance, committee members voted 3-2 to create the Affordable Housing and Multi- Family Overlay Zone, which permits affordable housing and…

  • Stephy’s Place will be there to support those with loss and grief

    By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer Stephy’s Place will offer free support meetings and meditation for anyone struggling with the loss of a loved one. (L-R) Kevin Keelen, facilitator; Elaine Chevailer, New Life Support Group Founder; Sheila Martello, director; and Marion Fitzgerald, facilitator. KAYLA MARSH/STAFF Three years ago, Sheila Martello met Stephy Hardman Kaminoff, who…

  • Brookdale plans campus walkway

    By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer Brookdale Community College’s Lincroft campus will be getting a facelift – courtesy of Monmouth County and the State of New Jersey. The project would overhaul the existing pedestrian thoroughfare into a new “Campus Gateway Path” intended to enhance the aesthetics of the campus and allow students to more easily…

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