• Gus Theophilakos

    Mr. Theophilakos, 88, died June 2, 2014, at Foothill Acres Rehabilitation Center in Hillsborough. Born in Perth Amboy, he resided there for most of his life before moving to Lakewood 10 years ago. He was employed as a machine operator with Chevron Oil Company in Perth Amboy for 38 years before retiring in 1985. He…

  • Sandy victims can get free counseling

    The Mental Health Association of Monmouth County is providing free counseling for all individuals, including children and their families, who were affected by superstorm Sandy and are experiencing symptoms and signs of trauma. The service is provided by licensed professionals who are trauma-trained mental health counselors at four convenient locations: 47-51 South St. in Manasquan;…

  • Toll Brothers seeks changes to zone at former CECOM site

    By KENNY WALTER TINTON FALLS — The developer of the former U.S. Army Communications- Electronics Command (CECOM) site on Wayside Road is asking borough officials to change the redevelopment plan that governs the property. Michael Gross, the attorney representing homebuilder Toll Brothers, requested during the May 6 Borough Council meeting that the developer be permitted…

  • No injuries in Red Bank apartment fire

    By GREG KENNELTY Staff Writer RED BANK — No injuries were reported in a June 8 fire at a second-floor apartment on Monmouth Street, according to Red Bank police. “The apartment was heavily damaged, and the remainder of the building has varying smoke and water damage,” Red Bank Police Chief Darren McConnell said. The fire…

  • Theater to present ‘Evita’ this month

    The Axelrod Performing Arts Center will present “Evita” at 8 p.m. June 20, 21, 26 and 28 and 3 p.m. June 22 and 29 at 100 Grant Ave., Deal Park. The musical — centered around the legendary first lady of Argentina, Eva Perón — will feature a full orchestra, with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber…

  • Towns use Sandy grants for long-term planning

    By KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer Monmouth County towns that were impacted by superstorm Sandy are beginning to reap the benefits of one of the state’s lesser-known recovery programs, receiving hundreds of thousands of dollars for long-term planning and mitigation projects. The state Department of Community Affairs (DCA) awarded a $255,000 grant May 14 to Rumson…

  • Conte–Siciliano

    Lauren and John Conte Lauren Alexandra Siciliano, daughter of Linda Jean and Robert Siciliano of Manalapan, was married July 5, 2013, to John Robert Conte Jr., son of Cheryl Ann and John Robert Conte Sr. of Marlton. The Rev. Anthony Andreassi performed the ceremony at The Oratory Church of Saint Boniface, Brooklyn, N.Y., where the…

  • Canterbury Fair slated for June 14 in Rumson

    The St. George’s-by-the-River Canterbury Fair returns June 14 for its 66th year, and will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., rain or shine, on Waterman Avenue in Rumson. The fair will feature a petting zoo, clowns, balloons, cotton candy, face painting, several games and a chance auction for children. A White Elephant sale,…

  • Party to benefit Holiday Express

    Michaela and Jamie Wark of 9 Linden Lane in Rumson, will host an evening of music, food and drink at their home to benefit Holiday Express on June 13, from 7:30-11 p.m. Tim McLoone and The Atlantic Coast Band and special guests will provide entertainment for the evening. Food and drink will include Jersey Shore-inspired…

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