• State awards $81.6 million for road work

    A package of 391 grants worth $81.6 million has been awarded to municipalities across the state to advance street, safety and quality-of-life improvements. “These grants promote motorist, pedestrian and bicyclist safety, mobility and quality of-life projects,” said James Simpson, commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Transportation (DOT). “Most of the municipal aid grants will…

  • Plant sale draws a crowd

    Despite wind in the morning and rain during the afternoon of May 16, the Rutgers Master Gardeners of Monmouth County had a great turnout for their annual sale, according to a press release. People came from all over the county to see the display of more than 6,000 plants being offered for sale. The sale…

  • Sheriff’s officers may use Narcan

    As of today, Naloxone, also known as Narcan, a nasal spray that counteracts the effects of a heroin overdose, is being carried by trained Monmouth County sheriff’s officers and administered to individuals in emergency situations. The Narcan program became effective May 29, according to Monmouth County Sheriff Shaun Golden. “The availability of Narcan to first…

  • Bills call for expansion of N.J.’s vocational schools

    By THOMAS CASTLES Staff Writer A package of bills unveiled last month would increase funding to vocational and technical schools across the state to expand facilities, programs and enrollment, helping students develop workplace skills. The bills were announced May 19 in Trenton by Assembly Speaker Vincent Prieto and Assembly Education Committee Chairman Patrick J. Diegnan.…

  • ‘Fable’ is no fairy tale; play to have NYC debut

    By MAUREEN DAYE Correspondent Chris Anselmo Chris Anselmo grew up in Millstone Township, mesmerized by the work of composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim. Now, Anselmo is following in his idol’s footsteps by getting recognition in the theater world. Anselmo is making his mark as a young man. He currently is an undergraduate in the B.A.…

  • How to use electronic health records

    I f you signed up to access your electronic personal health records through your health care provider you have a lot of information about your health status. However, even if you know your triglyceride or blood glucose numbers, you can’t manage your health on your own, according to Dr. Grant M. Greenberg. “You may see…

  • E-Healthy!

    Good riddance, paper charts! Electronic health records allow patients to get the best personalized care. By Bev Bennett CTW Features I f you need a bit of prodding from your physician to make positive changes, the nudge may be as close as your computer, provided you have electronic medical records and an online personal health…

  • ARE WE THERE YET

    And the babysitter years are finally over Lori Clinch We rarely left our boys when they were little. It wasn’t that we were compelled to spend every minute of every day with those little dears. It wasn’t that I didn’t trust anyone with their care or that I felt they would suffer with abandonment issues.…

  • La Tavola owners bring family recipes to the table

    By JACK MURTHA Husband and wife Steve and Jill Sullivan stand behind the bar of La Tavola Cucina, the Italian restaurant they opened in 2010 on Old Bridge Turnpike in South River. Since its opening in 2010, La Tavola Cucina has served meals that bring people together. The Italian restaurant and bar — whose name…

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