• Red Bank council bonds to fix failing bulkhead

    By KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer RED BANK — Recognizing an “extremely urgent” situation resulting from the borough’s failing bulkhead at the end of North Prospect Avenue, the Borough Council is moving ahead with long-delayed repairs. The council voted unanimously May 14 to approve a $596,000 bond ordinance, part of which will be used to address…

  • The ultimate sacrifice honored

    By JACK MURTHA Staff Writer Law enforcement officers can make no greater commitment to the badge than dying in the line of duty. For their surviving loved ones, few fears loom heavier than the possibility of that sacrifice being forgotten. But authorities throughout the state have gathered for decades to honor the fallen and ensure…

  • Red Bank taps Long Branch to run housing

    By KEITH HEUMILLER & KENNY WALTER Staff Writers The Long Branch Housing Authority will continue to oversee public housing complexes in Red Bank as part of a federal initiative to streamline operations and contain costs. “It’s part of a [Department of] Housing and Urban Development (HUD) goal in reducing some of the administrative costs that…

  • Community players find second home in theater

    By CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer Actors and crew members who volunteer their time in community theater maintain rigorous schedules for months, and many dedicate years learning and perfecting their craft. Here, the cast of “Rent” at East Brunswick’s Playhouse 22 performs a scene on May 16. SCOTT FRIEDMAN For some, it’s a life preserver.…

  • Coldwell Banker survey finds that children may be the ‘chief purchasing officers’ of the family

    Do kids rule the roost? A new study from Coldwell Banker Real Estate finds that children may be the “chief purchasing officers” of the family. The survey, which was conducted among 2,800 parents across three generations, revealed that 79 percent of millennial parents (parents age 18-34) and 70 percent of generation X parents (parents age…

  • REAL ESTATE BRIEFS

    Orange Key Realty agents, staff, and brokers/owners Ofir Hillel and Michael Matthew, marched in Jamesburg’s 131st and Freehold’s Memorial Day parades this past weekend, to support, celebrate and honor veterans.

  • Century 21 Burke Realty opens in North Brunswick

    John and Ann Marie Burke, owners of Century 21 Burke Realty, announce the opening and affiliation with Century 21 Real Estate. The new office is located on Route 1 in North Brunswick. The recent opening has created a tremendous amount of calls and inquires for listing and sales both locally and within Middlesex County. Century…

  • Grand opening/open house for Meridia at Water’s slated for May 31 and June 1

    Weichert New Homes and Capodagli Property announce an open house weekend May 31 and June 1 from noon to 5 p.m. for Meridia at Water’s Edge in Rahway. This collection of 108 luxurious rental apartments is located in a five-story elevator building in the heart of downtown Rahway, just steps from the NJ Transit train…

  • SPORT SHORTS

    The Lake Takanassee Race Series in West Long Branch will celebrate its 50th anniversary this summer. The series, known as “Lake Tak,” will begin its series of Monday evening races on June 30. The historic series will run for seven straight Mondays from July 7-28 and Aug. 4-18. Each session will start at 6:30 p.m.…

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