• Bill that promotes agricultural tourism at wineries now law

    Legislation sponsored by state Assemblyman Ron Dancer and state Assemblywoman Alison Littell McHose that promotes agricultural tourism on preserved farmland was recently signed into law by Gov. Chris Christie. According to a press release, the new law directs the State Agricultural Development Committee (SADC) to establish a 44-month pilot program to allow special-occasion events to…

  • Teen singer to perform at benefit for Union Beach

    Jacquie Lee Colts Neck native and “The Voice” finalist Jacquie Lee, 16, will star in “Two Towns-One Voice-One Mission,” a concert hosted by Operation Provide Comfort to benefit the residents of Union Beach on Aug. 23 at the Robert J. Collins Arena, Brookdale Community College, Lincroft. Ticket prices are $50, $75, $100 and $250 for…

  • BUSINESS BRIEFS

    Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar restaurants across New Jersey have joined the fight against childhood cancer by partnering with Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation. During the month of July, Applebee’s will be selling paper lemons to guests for a $1 requested donation and donating 100 percent of proceeds to benefit the cause. Additionally, Applebee’s will donate…

  • STORK CLUB

    Renee and Kevin Bloom of the Parlin section of Sayreville announce the birth of their daughter, Adriana Catherine Bloom, May 30, 2014, in Saint Peter’s University Hospital, New Brunswick. The baby weighed 7 pounds, 14 ounces. Grandparents are Lucy and Joel Bloom of Parlin and Josephine and Andrew Siwadlo of Sayreville. Godparents are Edyta and…

  • Bank on it

    PHOTO COURTESY OF KEARNY FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK Marlboro’s Tiger Cub Scouts Pack 85 Den 3 recently received a behind-the-scenes tour of the Old Bridge branch of Kearny Federal Savings Bank. The tour included stops at the money-counting and currency-counting machines; the bank vault; the “other side” of the ATM machine; and the drive-thru cameras, which…

  • Couple celebrates 25th anniversary

    MILESTONES Kimberly Ann and Daniel George Hanstein Mr. and Mrs. Daniel George Hanstein of Sayreville recently celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary. The couple was married May 25, 1989, in South Amboy. Mrs. Hanstein is the former Kimberly Ann Krieger. The couple has two sons, Daniel M. Hanstein and Bryan E. Hanstein, both of Sayreville.

  • Eight ways to get the most out of your trip to the farmers market

    This time of year is about warm weather, vacations and relaxing afternoons. It also heralds the return of farmers markets.A trip to the market is a great opportunity to indulge in fresh, healthy produce and to expand your horizons by trying new items or preparing them in different ways. Here are eight tips to make…

  • Breaking Bread offers tasty bites

    By JACK MURTHA Staff Writer Travis Samson is the owner and founder of Breaking Bread. It’s a food truck parked near Lot G at Sandy Hook. He serves health-conscious, easy-to-eat paninis, hot dogs and more. A bite into Breaking Bread’s top-selling pressed sandwich reveals a garden of fresh mozzarella, roasted red peppers, tomatoes and red…

  • Performances of ‘Grease’ continue at Count Basie

    Performances of Phoenix Productions’ “Grease” at the Count Basie Theatre, Red Bank, will continue through July 20. The cast includes local residents Phillip Mazzara as Danny, Maggie Bera as Sandy, Jennifer Townsend as Betty Rizzo and Ian Laudano as Kenickie. Performances are scheduled for Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday matinees at 3…

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