• Howell council authorizes millions in improvements

    Howell council authorizes millions in improvements

    HOWELL – The Township Council has appropriated $8.15 million, which includes the issuance of $7.6 million in bonds, for capital improvements in Howell. Officials unanimously adopted the municipality’s 2017 bond ordinance on Aug. 15. The authorized improvements include, but are not limited to, a roof replacement at the Echo Lake pavilion, kitchen improvements at the…

  • Freehold Township officials take action to lease capital equipment

    Freehold Township officials take action to lease capital equipment

    FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – The Township Committee is working through the Monmouth County Improvement Authority to lease equipment for use in Freehold Township. On Aug. 15, committee members introduced an ordinance authorizing the lease of $1.417 million in capital equipment. The ordinance is scheduled for a public hearing and adoption on Sept. 26. The equipment to…

  • Showtime’s Hollywood satire “Episodes” turns its final page

    Showtime’s Hollywood satire “Episodes” turns its final page

    By Ryan A. Berenz A show about failed TV shows turned out to be a big success. Episodes, which gave the world a hilarious new perspective on Matt LeBlanc, premieres its fifth and final season Sunday on Showtime. Creators, writers and executive producers David Crane and Jeffrey Klarik felt the time was right to end…

  • Will there be a second season of Ozark?

    Will there be a second season of Ozark?

    Question: We just finished the last episode of Ozark. Is Netflix planning a second chapter? There are lots of unanswered questions. — Jetty Matt Roush: No announcement has been made yet, but it’s hard to imagine there won’t be a second season. It may have to wait a bit, as a new season of Arrested…

  • Metuchen Garden Club greets autumn

    Metuchen Garden Club greets autumn

    The Garden Club of Metuchen kicks off its fall season on Sept. 11, with its annual “Summer Garden Show and Tell.”  Members will share photos of their gardens from this summer in a slide show, accompanied by refreshments using their gardens’ produce and herbs. The Garden Club’s mission is to beautify Metuchen through local projects…

  • Annabelle is creepy fun – a review of “Annabelle: Creation”

    Annabelle is creepy fun – a review of “Annabelle: Creation”

    “Annabelle” is creepy fun By Paul Hall The films released under the umbrella of The Conjuring universe have been creepy successes. They are the rare blend of scares and story, a higher level of horror frights. Now, with the new addition to that series, Annabelle: Creation, I’m happy to report we get more good creepy…

  • Hollywood’s most famous street: Who all lived on Beverly Hills’ Roxbury Drive?

    Hollywood’s most famous street: Who all lived on Beverly Hills’ Roxbury Drive?

    By Eric Kohanik When it comes to celebrity streets, few can match Roxbury Drive in Beverly Hills. The two-block stretch north of Sunset Boulevard is most notable. In its heyday, it was the most star-filled neighborhood in Hollywood. Who all lived on North Roxbury Drive? Here are some notable street numbers … 905 – Musician…

  • Park system plans full schedule of events in September

    Park system plans full schedule of events in September

    LINCROFT —  The Monmouth County Park System has planned events for people of all ages during September. To learn more about these activities, visit www.MonmouthCountyParks.com or call 732-842-4000. The TTY/TDD number is 711. Open Swim at the Fort will be held Sept. 1 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sept. 2-4 from 10 a.m.…

  • First Presbyterian Church to hold community dinner

    METUCHEN The First Presbyterian Church (“FPC”) of Metuchen will hold its Free Community Dinner on Sept. 10 at 5 p.m. at its Social Center, which is located at 270 Woodbridge Avenue, next to the FPC church building. No reservations are required to attend the dinners. FPC has extended an invitation to everyone and welcomes anyone…

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