• Aberdeen strengthens rules for soliciting

    By NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer ABERDEEN — New provisions are being added to rules governing solicitors, including a “no knock” policy that would allow residents to sign up to prevent solicitors from knocking on their doors. The Township Council introduced two ordinances at the Nov. 12 meeting requiring solicitors to have background checks and identification…

  • Sandy Hook bird walk scheduled for Dec. 8

    The Monmouth County Audubon Society will host a bird walk at Sandy Hook on Dec. 8 at the Gateway National Recreation Area, Highlands. The group will meet at 10 a.m. by parking lot B. The free trip is open to both members and nonmembers of the Monmouth County Audubon Society. Advance registration is not required.…

  • Holiday Wishes

    Victoria Conrad, Matawan Age 8, Grade 3 St. Ambrose School, Old Bridge My holiday dream … My holiday wishes are for everyone to remember what the true meaning of Christmas is. Christmas is not about presents and money. It is about Jesus’ birthday. It is a day to spend with our family and the people…

  • Holmdel awards $1.3M for road, drainage work

    By KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer HOLMDEL — The Township Committee has authorized contractor Jads Construction to begin work on Holmdel’s 2013 capital improvement program, a $1.3 million project that will address roads, curbs and drainage issues throughout town in the year ahead. The focus of the 2013 program will be aging infrastructure that began to…

  • ‘Fixing the Future’ to be screened on Dec. 8

    The Social Action series film, “Fixing the Future,” will be shown at 6 p.m. Dec. 8 at the Unitarian meetinghouse, 1475 W. Front St., Lincroft. The film documents PBS correspondent David Brancaccio’s road trip as he seeks out people and organizations across America who are reinventing the economy through focusing on local solutions. After the…

  • Hazlet to hold events for holiday season

    HAZLET — The Hazlet Recreation Commission is inviting residents to enjoy “the most wonderful time of the year” and experience the holiday magic by attending events throughout the season. The annual Christmas Tree Lighting will take place at 7 p.m. Dec. 6 in front of the Cullen Center. There will be holiday music, refreshments and…

  • IN THE SERVICE

    Army Pvt. Robert J. Schramm, son of Jeannett Maxson of Union Beach and grandson of Joan Klein of Leonardo, has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, and physical fitness. He received instruction and practice…

  • NOTES

    Sing along with Tevye, Tzeitel, Golde and the rest of the village at a screening of the 1971 film, “Fiddler on the Roof,” at 5 p.m. Dec. 7 at Temple Shalom, 5 Ayrmont Lane, Aberdeen. Enjoy a box meal and dessert and a bag full of fun props to use as the film progresses. The…

  • Santa Claus coming to Middletown park

    Santa Claus will be visiting the Poricy Park Nature Center from 1-3 p.m. on Dec. 15 at 345 Oak Hill Road, Middletown. Children can have their photo taken with Santa and make a craft in the classroom. The nature center will be transformed into a winter wonderland with holiday music, candy canes and refreshments. The…

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