• Deadline for student essay contest is Jan. 16

    Assemblywoman Mary Pat Angelini (RMonmouth) is inviting students in grades 6- 8 to participate in her third annual Honor Our Veterans contest. Entries must be submitted to her office by Jan. 16. Students must respond to one of the following topics: “Why are you thankful for our veterans?” or “What is the best way for…

  • Jewish federations will merge to expand outreach, services

    By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer Two major Jewish organizations in Middlesex and Monmouth counties have announced a landmark merger agreement that will establish the Jewish Federation of Middlesex and Monmouth Counties, effective Jan. 1. The merger, which was announced Dec. 5, is the result of a two-year exploration and planning process, and represents the…

  • BUSINESS BRIEFS

    Warshauer Electric Supply, an electrical distributor based in Tinton Falls, received the Bronze Eagle Award from Siemens. With fewer than 5 percent of Siemens distributors eligible for the award, only 12 channel partners across the country — three from each region — are presented with this award. The award recognizes outstanding sales performance and growth,…

  • Fund aims to help residents still impacted by superstorm

    By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer New Jersey residents with low or moderate incomes will soon be able to take advantage of a new state program intended to address their unmet needs on the long road to recovery from superstorm Sandy. The state Department of Community Affairs (DCA) will begin accepting applications for entry into…

  • Enjoy turkey dinner, company on Christmas

    First Baptist Church in Red Bank will serve a hot, full-course Christmas Day turkey dinner with all the fixings from 12-2 p.m. at 84 Maple Ave. There is no charge, and all are welcome, especially those who would like company. Christmas is a wonderful time of the year for many, but some find the holiday…

  • Brookdale cuts staff in face of financial crisis

    By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer The Brookdale Community College board of trustees voted 11-1 to approve the president’s proposal for a reduction in force that eliminates 47 positions at the college. The action, which was taken at the board’s Dec. 11 meeting, will eliminate a $5.5 million deficit in the college’s budget, according to…

  • Monmouth should follow Middlesex’s lead

    I am writing about what Monmouth County is doing to compensate for the recent cuts by the state of New Jersey for women’s health care programs. As a mother and grandmother, I am deeply concerned that information and services are not available to all who need them. Our neighboring county, Middlesex, just passed a ballot…

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    STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Snowmen are on display at Gasko’s Family Farm & Greenhouses, Monroe Township.

  • Oceanport considers tightening rules for employees’ time off

    By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer OCEANPORT — The borough’s finance committee is reviewing the employee handbook in an effort to cap time off for nonunion employees. Councilman Robert Lynch, chairman of the borough’s finance and administration committee, presented several recommendations to the Borough Council during its Dec. 3 meeting, including revisions to the borough’s policy…

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