• Forum on Vietnam War era slated in Holmdel

    Forum on Vietnam War era slated in Holmdel

    HOLMDEL — The New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Foundation will host the interdisciplinary forum, “For Them It Isn’t Over: Our Vietnamese Allies Post War and in America,” from 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. on March 25 at the Vietnam Era Museum and Educational Center in Holmdel. The forum will provide scholarly and experience-based educational tools for developing…

  • Millstone stream cleanup organizers call for volunteers

    Millstone stream cleanup organizers call for volunteers

    By Matthew Sockol Staff Writer MILLSTONE – The organizers of Millstone Township’s 11th annual stream cleanup are seeking volunteers who want to help keep their community beautiful. The stream cleanup is sponsored by the Millstone Township Environmental Commission and the Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Association and will be held from 9 a.m. to noon April 22.…

  • Harbour Mansion presentation set at library

    Harbour Mansion presentation set at library

    The Long Branch Free Public Library will host author Charley Bruns who will present, “Harbour Mansion: High-Rise History of the Shore’s First Luxury Condominium,” at 7 p.m. March 29 at 328 Broadway. Bruns and the Long Branch Historical Association will share the entertaining history of Harbour Mansion, which was built in 1968 and was the Jersey…

  • Volunteers honored by Monmouth County Park System

    Volunteers honored by Monmouth County Park System

    It was all about the volunteers on March 5 when the Monmouth County Park System held its annual Volunteer Recognition Ceremony at Hominy Hill Golf Course, Colts Neck. Throughout the year, 997 people volunteered a total of 23,294 hours assisting the park system with recreation programs, special events and park facilities, according to a press…

  • Master gardeners will host symposium

    The Monmouth County Master Gardeners will host a free spring symposium on March 25 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Monmouth County Agriculture Building, 4000 Kozloski Road, Freehold Township. “The ‘Celebrate Spring’ symposium is a great way to learn about home and community gardening as we prepare our gorgeous green spaces for the…

  • Makers Day features hands-on activities

    Makers Day features hands-on activities

    JACKSON – The Jackson Library is inviting members of the community to  participate in a statewide Makers Day celebration which is designed to promote STEM-based learning. Activities are scheduled at the library, 2 Jackson Drive, on March 24-25. New Jersey Makers Day celebrates making, tinkering, crafting and science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) learning. Librarian Sabrina…

  • Millstone residents may air views on Scooter Corner project

    Millstone residents may air views on Scooter Corner project

    By Matthew Sockol Staff Writer MILLSTONE – Residents of Millstone Township will have an opportunity to learn and ask questions about Monmouth County’s plan to construct a roundabout that will replace an intersection that is a source of safety concerns. On March 29, representatives of the county and the North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority (NJTPA)…

  • Millstone school board introduces 2017-18 budget

    Millstone school board introduces 2017-18 budget

    By Matthew Sockol Staff Writer MILLSTONE – The Millstone Township K-8 School District Board of Education has adopted a preliminary budget that will fund the operation of the district’s three schools during the 2017-18 school year. Following a discussion among district administrators and board members at a March 13 meeting, a $38.5 million budget was…

  • Tri-Town News Datebook, March 23

    Tri-Town News Datebook, March 23

    • Guests at the Manasquan Reservoir Environmental Center, Howell, can meet one of the environmental center’s resident snakes during a snake meet and greet at 1 p.m. April 23. There is no cost to attend the program. • A spring Egg-stravaganza featuring children’s egg hunts, dog photo sessions and other activities will be held on…

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