• Red Bank saves $87K under new water contract

    By MICHAEL NUNES Staff Writer RED BANK – The Borough Council approved the renewal of a contract to purchase water that will result in substantial savings. Under terms of the borough’s contract with New Jersey American Water Company, the water company will supply the borough with 200 million gallons per year (mgy), down from the…

  • Park service in talks on leases for six Fort Hancock buildings

    By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer SANDY HOOK — Negotiations and talks are underway with two potential lessees through the pilot phase of the National Park Service redevelopment of Fort Hancock. However, Gateway National Recreation Area officials are not saying who the potential lessees are. John Warren, external affairs officer for the Gateway National Recreation Area,…

  • Freedom Fest State Fair this week in Allentown

    The Freedom Fest State Fair, scheduled July 9-12, is taking place at the Horse Park of New Jersey at 626 Route 524, Allentown. All carnival rides, parking and entertainment are free with a paid admission. Fair hours are 5 p.m. through 10 p.m. July 9, 12 p.m. through 11 p.m. July 10 and 11 and…

  • Photographer’s works sought for exhibit

    The Monmouth County Historical Association is organizing an exhibition to showcase the works of renowned photographer Monroe Edelstein. Families who have Edelstein portraits hanging in their homes are invited to lend their art for this exhibit, which is scheduled to take place this September at the historic Taylor-Butler House in Middletown. From 1960 to 1990,…

  • Health systems will pay for Narcan overdose kits

    By REBECCA CHENG Staff Writer Monmouth County Acting Prosecutor Christopher Gramiccioni announces that hospitals in Monmouth and Ocean counties will replenish the overdose antidote Narcan at no cost to law enforcement agencies. REBECCA CHENG/STAFF Hospitals in Monmouth and Ocean counties are joining forces with their respective county prosecutors to combat the heroin and opiate overdose…

  • Writer salutes resolution on anti-Semitism

    On June 11, the state Assembly joined the state Senate in passing a state resolution condemning all forms of anti-Semitism. The Jewish Caucus of the Monmouth County Democrats commends the Legislature for recognizing and addressing the disturbing rise of anti-Semitism — not only in other parts of the world, but also here in New Jersey.…

  • Photo

    STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR A shovel and sand make a dynamic duo at the Jersey shore.

  • Oceanfest

    PHOTOS BY MATT DENTON Thousands turned out to celebrate Independence Day at the 25th Annual OceanFest held along the oceanfront Promenade in Long Branch. Among the attractions that drew crowds to the family friendly festival were professional sand sculptures, live musical performances, children’s activities and entertainment, an Afro-Caribbean music and dance festival, crafts and delicious…

  • Pallone highlights priorities at local news roundtable

    By ADAM C. UZIALKO & KENNY WALTER Staff Writers As the state and federal governments finance ambitious flood control projects and recovery grant programs, concerns are on the rise over the potential impacts of future projects on New Jersey’s littoral economies. Environmentalists, local businesses and elected officials alike all want to ensure that the investment…

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