• Clothing bins cause wrinkles in Middletown

    By KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN — Township officials say clothing donation bins have become a big problem in Middletown, as nearly 100 of the large, metal containers have been placed on private and municipal property without permission. Under township regulations, all clothing bins must be owned by a registered charitable organization and must receive…

  • Park system repairs parts of Henry Hudson Trail

    By NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer The Henry Hudson Trail at Popamora Point in Highlands is a section of a 1.5-mile stretch of the trail being repaired and is expected to reopen this month. MONMOUTH COUNTY PARK SYSTEM MIDDLETOWN — Area walkers, runners and bicyclists who frequent the Henry Hudson Trail will soon be able to…

  • Rush Holt sponsors Darwin Day resolution

    For some strange reason, Borden Applegate’s letter to the editor regarding a New Jersey congressman who is sponsoring a measure to honor Charles Darwin with a national day of recognition failed to mention the sponsor’s name. This sponsor is Rush Holt, a distinguished scientist and congressional representative who should be honored for putting the measure…

  • Make a difference and adopt a foster child

    Thank you for the article “Adoption Day Brings Together Adoptive Children, Parents” (Hub, Dec. 5). There are over 500 foster children in Monmouth County alone, most of whom would love to be adopted by a forever family. Adults who are willing to open their hearts and homes by adopting a foster child, particularly older and…

  • Birds and plants are interdependent

    With the onset of the first winter storm, you’re probably envious of birds’ southern migration to warmer climates. You may wonder how American robins arrive back in our gardens so quickly in March, but you may be surprised to learn that the first robins of spring — especially the males — don’t leave this state…

  • Board, residents debate how to upgrade athletic facilities

    By NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer The athletic field at Keyport High School is in need of upgrades. The topic was discussed at the Board of Education meeting on Dec. 4. KEYPORT — That the Keyport High School athletic field needs upgrades is a topic on which school district officials and residents agree. Determining exactly what…

  • Holiday train coming to Middletown streets

    Middletown’s annual Holiday Train Ride will run on Dec. 14 at 10 a.m. or 1 p.m. Trains will leave from and return to the Middletown train station at Railroad Avenue and Church Street. The trip will feature visits from Santa and friends, jugglers, holiday caroling, clowns, magic and goodie bags. Preregistration is required. Riders will…

  • Middletown considers new Four Ponds plan

    By KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN — A development proposal denied by the township Planning Board last year may be resurrected under a settlement agreement approved by the board on Dec. 4. Pending an approval by the Township Committee, the agreement would allow developer Four Ponds Center Associates to propose a new set of plans…

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