• Library slates ‘Tablet Tuesday’ for April 28

    The Long Branch Public Library will host its “Tablet Tuesday” program from 3:30-4:30 p.m. April 28 at the library’s Technology Center at 328 Broadway. Registration is required by calling 732-222- 3900. Bring fully charged devices and their cords and chargers. Those attending also need their Apple account information and/or Amazon passwords along with a library…

  • Residents urged to add names to Sara’s Law next-of-kin registry

    By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer During the four years since the passage of Sara’s Law, more than 5,700 people have signed up for the state Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) registry for next-of-kin emergency notification. Sara’s Law, named for Sara Dubinin, a 19-year-old Sayreville resident who was killed in a 2007 car accident, created the…

  • Annual run, walk to start at lighthouse

    The 10th annual Sandy Hook Lighthouse Run/Walk for the Blind will kick off at 9:30 a.m. May 2 from the Sandy Hook Lighthouse at Fort Hancock, 26 Hudson Ave., Highlands. Check-in time is 8 a.m. on day of race. The 5K is sponsored by the Eatontown Lions Club and Jersey Shore Running Club. All proceeds…

  • Library set ‘Frozen’ sing-along party

    The Long Branch Free Public Library will host a free “Frozen” sing-along party for fans of all ages at 2 p.m. April 25 at 328 Broadway. Enjoy a fun afternoon of watching the movie “Frozen” and singing along with the hit songs. Children are invited to come in costume and bring their favorite “Frozen” dolls…

  • Monmouth University to host women’s forum

    Monmouth University will host the women’s forum, “The Unpaved Road to Success: How New Jersey Business Leaders Forged Their Path,” at 4:30 p.m. April 30 at the university’s Wilson Auditorium, 400 Cedar Ave. Linda Bowden, Valerie Montecalvo and Karen Siciliano will discuss their experiences in overcoming gender stereotypes and becoming successful business leaders. Peter S.…

  • Monmouth’s budget reaches $488 million

    Staff Writer By TAYLOR M. LIER Monmouth County property owners will pay a total of $4.53 million more in taxes to support the operation of the county in 2015. The impact of that increase on an individual commercial or residential property owner has not yet been determined by county finance professionals. The Monmouth County Board…

  • School to present ‘Willy Wonka Jr.’ play

    The Monmouth Beach School PTO will sponsor the performances of Roald Dahl’s “Willy Wonka Jr.” April 24-25 at Monmouth Beach School, 7 Hastings Place, Monmouth Beach. Performances will be at 7 p.m. April 24 and 2 p.m. April 25. Tickets are $8 in advance or $10 at the door. For more information, call the school…

  • Freeholders vote to privatize Monmouth’s two care centers

    Staff Writer By TAYLOR M. LIER The Monmouth County Board of Freeholders has voted to privatize both of the county’s care centers that officials said lose millions of dollars annually and create financial problems for the county. At a March 24 special meeting of the freeholders at the Monmouth County Agriculture Building, Freehold Township, the…

  • ‘Chords and Canines’ a cappella concert set Beach cleanup report targets ocean pollution

    By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer The Chorus of the Atlantic will present its annual spring show, “Chords and Canines,” at 2 p.m. May 2 at Ocean Township High School, 550 W. Park Ave., Oakhurst. This year’s program will celebrate a cappella singing with the quartet, Frank the Dog, and the Matinee Idles chorus. Admission is…

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