• Marlboro pupils earn honors

    Marlboro pupils earn honors

    MARLBORO – In January, 16 students from Marlboro Memorial Middle School submitted auditions for the Junior High Honor Choir hosted by the New Jersey chapter of the American Choral Directors’ Association. Laura Winslow sponsored the students and served as a judge at the auditions. More than 300 students from across the state auditioned for placement…

  • What did you think of the ‘This Is Us’ season finale?

    What did you think of the ‘This Is Us’ season finale?

    Question: I loved the first season of This Is Us, and was moved to tears by Jack’s romantic speech to Rebecca at the end. But I understand quite a few viewers are unhappy that the season finale didn’t address Jack’s death. But did anyone really think they’d go there in the first season? — Charlotte…

  • Runaway Rapids water park holding lifeguard interviews

    Runaway Rapids water park holding lifeguard interviews

    Have fun in the sun while lifeguarding at Runaway Rapids this summer. We’re hosting in-person interviews on April 1 from 10am-3pm at our offices at 275 Beachway, Keansburg. Or apply online at www.keansburgamusementpark.com. All applicants must be at least 16 years of age and able to work from May 27 through Sept. 4. Keansburg Amusement Park and Runaway…

  • Howell officials introduce $47.9M municipal budget

    Howell officials introduce $47.9M municipal budget

    By Peter Elacqua Staff Writer HOWELL – The owners of residential and commercial properties in Howell will pay $26.59 million in a local tax levy during 2017 to support a $47.91 million budget that has been introduced by the Township Council. Officials will use $3.5 million from Howell’s surplus account (savings) as revenue in the…

  • Cheers & Jeers

    Cheers & Jeers

    by Damian Holbrook TV Guide Magazine Cheers to Time After Time for making time travel sexy. If classic literature featured the hot H.G. Wells (Freddie Stroma) and jacked Jack the Ripper (Josh Bowman, pictured) running amok in modern-day Manhattan like ABC’s fun new thriller, we’re betting people would read more. Cheers to Pete Davidson for…

  • Brookdale student earns top honors in New Jersey

    Brookdale student earns top honors in New Jersey

    Brookdale Community College student Kelsey Giggenbach of Howell has been named New Jersey’s top achieving community college student as part of the All-USA Community College Academic Team competition. Giggenbach, 20, has been named a 2017 New Century Scholar, joining 51 top scorers from across the United States, Canada and internationally. She will receive a $2,000…

  • Howell PAL sponsors basketball clinic April 1

    Howell PAL sponsors basketball clinic April 1

    The Howell Police Athletic League (PAL) will hold a Legends of Basketball and Junior NBA Clinic April 1. The clinic, which is free and open for boys and girls from the ages of 8-17, will be held at the Howell Middle School North and will run from 8:30 a.m. through 3 p.m. For more information,…

  • Hazlet approves resolutions, postpones hearing on ordinance

    Hazlet approves resolutions, postpones hearing on ordinance

    By KATHARINE FRIEDMAN Correspondent The Hazlet Township Committee recently met to vote on resolutions, discuss an ordinance and declare a proclamation. The committee unanimously voted “yes” on the following resolutions: issuing raffle licenses to the Hazlet Youth Athletic League and PTO Lillian Drive School; approving an application fee for 111 Tenth St.; endorsing the submission…

  • Upper Freehold introduces $5.5M municipal budget

    Upper Freehold introduces $5.5M municipal budget

    By Mark Rosman Staff Writer UPPER FREEHOLD – The Township Committee has introduced a $5.49 million budget that will include a $17 tax increase for a resident who owns a home that is assessed at the township average. The 2017 municipal budget was introduced on March 2. A public hearing on the budget will be…

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