• Death Cafe event seeks to remove stigma of dying

    Death Cafe event seeks to remove stigma of dying

    EAST BRUNSWICK Aiming to help normalize conversations surrounding death, the Unitarian Universalist congregation is sponsoring its first “Death Cafe” event. “In our society, death has been removed from our daily lives. Talking about death has acquired a stigma. Death Cafes give the opportunity to reduce that stigma, and our own fears that take root in…

  • Brookdale’s Fall Open House Nov. 5

    Brookdale’s Fall Open House Nov. 5

    Brookdale Community College will hold its annual Fall Open House on  Nov. 5 at 12 p.m. in the Collins Arena, 765 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft. High school students, career-changers and residents of all ages are invited to meet with Brookdale Community College staff, ask questions and explore more than 50 degree and career training programs…

  • Indoor Halloween parade open to babies and preschoolers

    Indoor Halloween parade open to babies and preschoolers

    The East Brunswick Library has two special programs planned for children to celebrate Halloween. “Read To A Dog” will be held at 10:30 a.m. Oct. 28 at the library, Civic Center Drive. The program is designed for readers in grades K-5 to practice reading out loud to animal friends from the Furry Angels Therapy Dogs.…

  • Preview reception for MCHA’s Tracking Sandy: Monmouth County Remembers

    Preview reception for MCHA’s Tracking Sandy: Monmouth County Remembers

    Monmouth County Historical Association (MCHA) will host a preview reception for its newest exhibition, “Tracking Sandy: Monmouth County Remembers” on Oct. 29 at the MCHA Museum, 70 Court St., Freehold Borough, from 1 p.m.– 4. A short program will take place at 1:45 pm. The reception is open to the public at no charge and…

  • Howell filmmaker creates own view of ‘Star Wars’

    Howell filmmaker creates own view of ‘Star Wars’

    As audiences around the world eagerly await the December release of “Star Wars: The Last Jedi,” Howell filmmakers are using the force, filming in Jackson and anticipating the release of their own “Star Wars” movie. “Star Wars: Venatus” is a fan film set several years after Order 66 (“Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of…

  • Milltown School District seeks to identify students with special needs

    Milltown School District seeks to identify students with special needs

    The Child Study Team for the Milltown School District is seeking to identify preschool-age and school-age students who are in need of special education and related services, including students with disabilities attending nonpublic schools, regardless of the severity of their disabilities. In addition, the district is interested in identifying the needs of migrant and homeless…

  • Beck has been a supporter of school district

    Beck has been a supporter of school district

    Although I am a member of the Freehold Borough K-8 School District Board of Education, I am speaking as a resident of Freehold Borough. Sen. Jennifer Beck’s record of standing up for Freehold Borough residents and children is second to none. As a Freehold Borough school board member, I have worked hand in hand with…

  • Newbury pupils raise money to aid Puerto Rico

    Newbury pupils raise money to aid Puerto Rico

    HOWELL – The pupils in Lisa Oliver’s fifth grade Project GOAL (Great Opportunities for Advanced Learning) class at the Newbury School wanted to make a difference. They watched the recent devastation caused by Hurricane Irma on the news and approached their teacher with a desire to make an impact. With that in mind, the children…

  • Work begins on Colts Neck intersection improvements

    Work begins on Colts Neck intersection improvements

    COLTS NECK – Ground has been broken on a long-awaited project that will improve the intersection of Route 537 and Route 34 in Colts Neck. Route 537 is a Monmouth County highway. Route 34 is a state highway. The majority of funding to address problems at the intersection will come from the federal government. According…

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