• Middletown asks state for payout relief

    By ADAM C. UZIALKO Faced with substantial expenses for compensation of unused sick time to municipal employees this year, the Middletown Township Committee unanimously approved a resolution last week urging the state Legislature to eliminate or cap the dollar amount of the payouts. Committeeman Anthony Fiore said the mandatory payments of unused sick time force…

  • Chamber’s golf outing issues call for sponsors

    The Greater Ocean Township Chamber of Commerce (GOTCC) is seeking sponsors for its 19th annual Ansell, Grimm & Aaron PC Classic golf outing scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 15, at the Hollywood Golf Club in West Deal. “GOTCC sponsorships provide a huge amount of multi-media exposure for months before, during and after our events, as we…

  • Sea Bright waits for ambulance payback

    By KENNY WALTER and GREG KENNELTY The Sea Bright Fire Department owes the municipality more than $100,000 for an ambulance purchased following superstorm Sandy, according to a borough official. Business Administrator Joseph Verruni said Monday that the Borough Council has requested payment at least twice from the fire department, since the borough funded the replacement…

  • Tent Colony Tour slated for July 29

    The Historical Society of Ocean Grove is sponsoring a Tent Colony Tour on Tuesday, July 29, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., rain or shine. Proceeds will benefit the Together Fund for the restoration of Thornley Chapel. Ocean Grove was founded in 1869 as a religious camp meeting ground where people brought tents and furniture…

  • Libraries schedule events in July

    The Long Branch Free Public Library at 328 Broadway and the Elberon Branch Library at 168 Lincoln Ave. are offer programs in July. The Elberon Branch Library is extending its hours through Aug. 30. Summer hours are as follows: noon-6 p.m. on Mondays; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesdays; 1-7 p.m. on Wednesdays; 9…

  • Objectors have their say on Rt. 35 Wawa proposal

    By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer EATONTOWN — Thanks to a court order, objectors were given another opportunity to block an application for a convenience store, 16-pump gas station and fastfood restaurant on Route 35. Despite approving Fidelity LLC’s application for a Wawa and Chick-fil-A restaurant in December, the Eatontown Planning Board listened to opposing testimony…

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    Yellow daisies add sparkle to a summer day.

  • Common Core tramples on the Constitution

    The oath of office for an elected Board of Education member in New Jersey reads like this: “I (name) do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of New Jersey, and that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same…

  • Senate needs to keep our water safe

    The toxic waste of fracking is a serious concern, hidden from the public by exemptions to the Safe Water Drinking Act and chemical disclosure rules. A bill that would protect New Jersey water has passed the House with an overwhelming bipartisan vote following similar support in the Senate. When this bill is signed, the disposal,…

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