• Revaluation process causes much anxiety

    Barbara R. Thorpe Middletown This letter is in regard to a new pilot program in Monmouth County that will revalue homes yearly for taxation purposes. There will be required inspections once every five years, then speculation about values based on the prices of sold properties. Everyone else will be taxed on those values instead of…

  • Deadline for grant application is May 31

    OCEAN — The Community Hope Fund has announced its request for proposals for its Youth Development Grant Program, which supports local, innovative programs and research-based models to promote youth development. The application deadline is May 31. The Community Hope Fund is seeking local programs that build developmental assets in youth. Grants will be awarded to…

  • Eatontown raises fines for unshoveled sidewalks

    By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer EATONTOWN — The borough may step up its enforcement of laws regarding snow removal from sidewalks and the parking of vehicles on front lawns where prohibited. At a March 25 workshop meeting, Borough Council members moved ahead with changes to two ordinances in an effort to curb such infractions.…

  • Library has computer classes for beginners

    The Long Branch Free Public Library will offer a new series of free computer classes for beginners in April at 328 Broadway. Classes will be held 10-11:30 a.m. April 11 and 25 at the library’s Technology Center. Participants will learn basic computer skills. The focus of classes in May and June will be on email,…

  • Medical center slates health fair at mall

    The Monmouth Medical Center will sponsor a Minority and Multicultural Health Fair 1-4 p.m. April 12 at the Monmouth Mall, Route 35, Eatontown. The community health fair will provide information on healthy diets, obesity awareness and prevention, diabetes, heart health, organ donation and wellness promotion. There will also be free health screenings and giveaways. For…

  • Roundtable offers forum for small businesses, local officials

    By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer EATONTOWN — A Grow Monmouth roundtable recently held at the borough’s municipal building has had a positive impact on several of the borough’s local businesses. “We have had some very positive feedback from the roundtable,” John Ciufo, executive director of Monmouth County’s Division of Economic Development, said of the…

  • Grants fund preservation of Monmouth County historic sites

    By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer Marlpit Hall, Middletown Historic structures that are part of the cultural heritage of area towns will be restored and refurbished with preservation grant funding. The Monmouth County Historical Commission has awarded $60,160 in funding for 13 restoration projects throughout the county. The preservation grants are awarded for structural work…

  • Wine market flourishes in state economic sectors

    By CHRISTINE BARCIA Staff Writer Laurita Winery, which produces up to 16,000 cases of wine annually, offers wine tasting and tours of the New Egypt vineyard and winery. SCOTT FRIEDMAN New Jersey vintners have managed to quiet the skeptics who did not believe that the Garden State could produce quality wines. With award-winning wines on…

  • N.J. Marathon puts emphasis on youth fitness

    By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer A runner reaches the finish line at the 2013 New Jersey Marathon. The 2015 marathon, which will take place April 26, incorporates the goal of promoting youth fitness. As the popularity of the New Jersey Marathon grows, race officials hope to get more youngsters involved. Race Director Joe Gigas said…

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