• Second-graders learn lesson of acceptance

    By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer A student learns what it’s like to jump rope blindfolded at an assembly held at Nut Swamp Elementary School which featured speakers from the Association of Blind Athletes of New Jersey. PHOTOS BY MATT DENTON MIDDLETOWN — As part of the Understanding Challenges program, Nut Swamp Elementary School secondgraders…

  • Menorah and tree lightings slated

    Holmdel’s Christmas Tree and Menorah Holiday Lighting will be at 6 p.m. Dec. 4 at Town Hall. For more information, call 732-946-2820, ext. 1225. Highland’s Tree Lighting will be at 6 p.m. Dec. 5 (rain date Dec. 6) at Huddy Park on Bay and Waterwitch avenues. Entertainment will be provided by the Henry Hudson A…

  • Interim director in place at Helmetta shelter

    By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer HELMETTA — The New Jersey Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (NJSPCA) has named an interim director of the Helmetta Regional Animal Shelter. The action follows the Borough Council’s decision to turn management duties over to the NJSPCA and suspend the shelter’s director and assistant director without…

  • Keyport hires new borough administrator

    By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer A new borough administrator has been appointed by the Keyport Borough Council. Stephen J. Gallo hails from Bayonne, where he served in numerous positions since 1997, including assistant business administrator, director of public works, parks and recreation, executive director of the Bayonne Municipal Utilities Authority, business administrator and chief…

  • Monmouth Players to perform in comedy

    The Monmouth Players will present David Ives’ “All in the Timing,” a collection of one-act comic plays, at 8:15 p.m. on Dec. 6, 12, 13, 19 and 20, and 2 p.m. on Dec. 7, 14 and 21 at the Navesink Arts Center, 149 Monmouth Ave., Atlantic Highlands. Tickets are $20 general admission and $18 for…

  • Education officials join Brookdale trustee board

    LINCROFT — Dr. Henry Cram of Long Branch and Paul Crupi of Ocean were sworn in as the newest members of the Brookdale Community College board of trustees during the board’s Nov. 20 annual meeting in Lincroft. Cram, a former teacher, college instructor and school superintendent, is the current president of the Middle States Association…

  • Adoptions mark start of new journey for area families

    By TAYLOR M. LIER Staff Writer Above: Adam Fearon of Middletown gives his newly adopted son, Justin, 7, a loving hug while attending the National Adoption Day ceremony Nov. 21 at the Monmouth County Courthouse in Freehold Borough. Left: Keynote speaker and Manalapan Committeeman Ryan Green smiles at his daughter Rebecca as he addresses the…

  • New sergeant top choice for Keyport police

    By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer Detective Shannon Torres is surrounded by her son, daughter and husband as she is sworn in Nov. 25 by Keyport Clerk Valerie Heilweil as the first female and Hispanic supervisor in the history of the Keyport Police Department. COURTESY OF CHIEF GEORGE CASALETTO The Keyport Borough Council has made…

  • Ice skating season in full swing

    By TAYLOR M. LIER Staff Writer Chucky Tappen, 6, of Colts Neck, breaks his spill on the ice during a public skating session at Howell Ice World, Howell, on Nov. 24. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR I ndoor and outdoor ice skating venues across central New Jersey are gearing up for another season of figure eights,…

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