• Former Birdsall officials may forfeit $3.9M

    By KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer A federal bankruptcy court judge will weigh in Monday on a proposed settlement in the Birdsall Services Group (BSG) case that would award $3.95 million to the now-defunct firm’s numerous outstanding creditors. The settlement, filed by counsel for BSG’s federally appointed bankruptcy trustee, Edwin Stier, would require 21 former company…

  • NOTES

    The Monmouth County Retired Educators Association will hold its next meeting at 11 a.m. March 18 at The Gramercy at Lakeside Manor, 410 Route 36, Hazlet. The meeting will begin with entertainment by the barbershop group, Matinee Idles. A luncheon will follow. For reservations, call Nadine at 732-229-3267. ***** The Embroiderers’ Guild of America- Monmouth…

  • Hazlet proposes lower municipal tax rate

    By KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer HAZLET — In an era of continually rising costs and expenses, Hazlet’s governing body is doing something unique: lowering property taxes. Under the township’s proposed 2014 municipal budget, the local tax rate would drop from 66.6 cents to 66.3 cents per $100 of valuation. The new rate would have the…

  • Motorists should expect lane closures during pothole repairs

    There may be some relief in sight for drivers on New Jersey roadways. Ongoing efforts to repair potholes across the state will extend into the spring, according to James Simpson, commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Transportation (DOT). The severe weather this winter has produced high numbers of potholes on state highways, creating hazardous…

  • BUSINESS BRIEFS

    Cluck-U Chicken, located in the Aberdeen Town Square Shopping Center on Route 34, recently celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by restaurant owners Andrew and Joe Sparacio and representatives from the Aberdeen Township Council and Economic Business Council (EBC). On hand for the grand opening were Mayor Fred Tagliarini; Deputy Mayor Margaret…

  • Registrar’s office open evenings in Aberdeen

    Aberdeen Township has announced the appointment of Terri Patino as registrar and new evening hours for the Registrar’s Office, which issues marriage licenses and death certificates. The office will be open on Wednesday and Thursday evenings from 6-8 p.m. Marriage license applications are by appointment only. To set up an appointment, call 732- 583-4200, ext.…

  • Middletown Domestic Violence Response Team seeks volunteers

    MIDDLETOWN — Applications are currently being accepted for the Middletown Domestic Violence Response Team (DVRT). The Middletown Police Department, in conjunction with 180 Turning Lives Around and with the assistance of the response team volunteers, continues to make this service available to victims of domestic violence. Hazlet-based 180, which works with victims of domestic violence…

  • Disco dance for adults with special needs set

    The Middletown Arts Center will host a Studio 36 Disco Dance Party for adults with special needs from 7-9 p.m. March 15 at 36 Church St., Middletown. The cost is $10. DJ Sherri will provide music entertainment. For more information, call 732-706-4100 or visit www.middletownarts.org.

  • Temple to host Purim carnival, concert

    Temple Shalom invites the community to join in the family fun at the temple’s Purim carnival from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. March 16 at 5 Ayrmont Lane, Aberdeen. Guests can wear costumes at the carnival, which will feature fun, games and food. Tickets for games and activities will be available for purchase at the…

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