• Library has programs for children of all ages

    The Middletown Township Public Library is offering events for young children, tweens and teens during September at 55 New Monmouth Road, Middletown. Registration is required for all programs by calling 732-671-3700, ext. 340.  “Meet the Masters” for children in grades K-5 will be at 4 p.m. Sept. 18. Learn about classic art and master…

  • New plan calls for apartments on Lloyd Rd.

    By JEREMY GROSSMAN Staff Writer Months after its application for the Northpointe housing development was rejected, Ohad Associates returned to the Marlboro Planning Board to propose a new development in the same location. At the Sept. 3 meeting, members of the board heard Ohad Associates’ proposal for Regent Park, a development consisting of 14 three-story…

  • Sandy Hook art show to have coastal theme

    In conjunction with National Estuaries Week, a group of artists from Monmouth and Ocean counties will hold a coastal art show from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 21 at the American Littoral Society’s headquarters at 18 Hartshorne Drive, Highlands, which is located within the Sandy Hook unit of the Gateway National Recreation Area. Entry…

  • Fundraiser for breast cancer research set

    The St. Joseph Council No. 3402 of the Knights of Columbus will host its third annual Breast Cancer Awareness Barbecue from 1-5 p.m. Sept. 21 at 54 Route 35, Keyport. All proceeds will benefit breast cancer awareness and research. The event will be preceded by a 12:30 p.m. walk, which will begin at the boat…

  • Towns can take steps toward sustainability

    By GREG KENNELTY Staff Writer Clean Ocean Action (COA) has launched a statewide initiative to encourage municipalities to protect water quality. The ocean advocacy nonprofit introduced the Municipal Blue Star Program last week to reward towns that work toward improving water quality. Towns can take steps such as installing rain gardens, offering water conservation education…

  • U.S. Rep. Smith criticized on women’s issues

    Extremism is alive and well in New Jersey, where the leader of the antiwomen’s crusade is hiding in plain sight. Our congressman, Chris Smith, is chair of the Congressional pro-life caucus, leading the anti-abortion crusade. In the last two years, Congressman Smith voted for fetal personhood four times and wrote the legislation (HR-1797, the Pain…

  • Republicans are listening to residents

    Over the past couple of months, readers have been subjected to a number of letters to the editor regarding the leadership of the Republican-led Township Committee. There are so many erroneous and misleading comments in these letters that one must wonder if the writers are purposely misleading the voters of Holmdel or are just detached…

  • Overdevelopment is ruining Holmdel

    Political party doesn’t mean much in Holmdel politics. Whether you support gay marriage or are pro-life is irrelevant. What matters at the local level is one word: development. The amount and types of building affect traffic, local tax rates, school populations and our general quality of life. Studies have shown that increased development is not…

  • FOR THE RECORD

    State Assembly members Nancy Pinkin, Annette Quijano and Benjie E. Wimberly are the primary sponsors of Bill A2072/S235, which was mentioned in the recent article, “CPR Training Required for High School Students.”

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