• Three seats open on Mat-Ab school board

    By NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer ABERDEEN — Four candidates are vying for three seats on the Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District Board of Education. Board President John P. “Jeff” Delaney and board member Joelle Nappi are seeking to retain their board seats representing Aberdeen, while newcomer and former board member Patricia Phillips is challenging the incumbents.…

  • Diner hosting festival and car show Oct. 12

    The Red Oak Diner & Lounge will host a free fall festival noon-8 p.m. Oct. 12 at 2973 Route 35 North, Hazlet. The outdoor event will feature live music, a barbecue with hamburgers, hot dogs and all the trimmings, pony rides, children’s activities and a car show. For more information, email [email protected] or visit www.redoakdiner.com/online/.

  • Holmdel church sets spiritual workshop

    A “Creative Spirit Art Workshop” will be held at St. Catharine’s Church, 108 Middletown Road, Holmdel, on Oct. 17 from 10-11:30 a.m. in room 16/17. The workshop will be led by Kyle Galante, commissioned lay ecclesial minister and artist. Through the process of arts, scripture and senses, participants will try to find a personal pathway…

  • Forum on women in military set for Oct. 11

    The New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Foundation is presenting the workshop, “We Were There Too: The Evolution of Women’s Roles in Conflict,” from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Oct. 11 at the Robert B. Meyner Reception Center, located at the PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel. Offered as part of the foundation’s 15th annual Interdisciplinary…

  • Woman’s club at work on service projects

    The GFWC Woman’s Club of Matawan is celebrating the 98th anniversary of its founding this October with community service projects, such as putting together stockings for veterans and soldiers. The club is also participating in “Make a Difference Day.” For this project, members are collecting cleaning items for Family Promise, a partnership of volunteers working…

  • Tavernfest to be held at historic Allen House

    SHREWSBURY — Raise a mug and support the Monmouth County Historical Association (MCHA) at the fourth annual Tavernfest celebration 7-10 p.m. Oct. 18. The festivities will be held in a tent on the grounds of the 300-year-old Allen House, the town’s most noted tavern in its day, located at the historic four corners of Broad…

  • Mayor: Project to anchor west side renaissance

    By KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer Clockwise: Mayor Pasquale Menna (seated in backhoe), development professionals Eric Whitmondt and Chris Cole, former Mayor Edward J. McKenna Jr. and state Sen. Joseph Kyrillos pose following the groundbreaking for the West Side Lofts on Oct. 1. KEITH HEUMILLER/STAFF I t’s been a long road for the West Side Lofts…

  • Thompson Park Day celebrates autumn

    MIDDLETOWN — From scarecrows to kids’ races, Thompson Park Day celebrates the season with traditional autumn activities. The festival will be held 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 20 at Thompson Park, Newman Springs Road, Lincroft. The event offers free activities such as a mini maze, canoeing on Marlu Lake (weather permitting), pottery demonstrations, kids’…

  • Adopt safer street policies to reduce fatalities

    With more and more people involved in outdoor activities, including bicycling, jogging and simply walking, New Jersey is now ranked as the eighth healthiest state in the union. So, it was wonderful to hear from Commissioner of Transportation James Simpson that the Christie administration is actively promoting policies and setting budget priorities that make it…

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