• Freehold Borough residents will have chance to pick projects

    Freehold Borough residents will have chance to pick projects

    By Matthew Sockol Staff Writer FREEHOLD – Officials in Freehold Borough are moving forward with a project that is intended to engage the public in government decision making on a local level. According to a press release, the borough’s 2017 municipal budget will include a participatory budgeting project which will allow residents to decide how…

  • Millstone voters will cast ballots on fire budget

    Millstone voters will cast ballots on fire budget

    By Matthew Sockol Staff Writer MILLSTONE – On Feb. 18, residents will be asked to vote on the 2017 budget put forth by the Millstone Township Board of Fire Commissioners. Voting will take place from 2-9 p.m. at the Millstone Township Fire Company, 461 Stagecoach Road. All registered voters in the township may cast a…

  • An evening of classic Italian music slated in Metuchen

    An evening of classic Italian music slated in Metuchen

    The Metuchen Arts Council, in cooperation with the Metuchen Downtown Alliance, will present an evening of classic Italian music performed by the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra string quartet at 8 p.m. on March 18 at The First Presbyterian Church of Metuchen Community Hall, 270 Woodbridge Ave., Metuchen. Admission is $15/$10 with proof of purchase from…

  • Allentown First Aid Squad continues to feel financial pinch

    Allentown First Aid Squad continues to feel financial pinch

    By Mark Rosman Staff Writer ALLENTOWN – Municipal officials have resolved to continue discussing the provision of first aid services in the borough with representatives of the Allentown First Aid Squad. Issues facing the first aid squad were a topic of discussion during the Feb. 14 meeting of the Borough Council. The squad has been…

  • United Methodist Church’s annual Chili and Cornbread Cook Off Feb. 25

    United Methodist Church’s annual Chili and Cornbread Cook Off Feb. 25

    By JESSICA HARDING Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN — Cooking chili or enjoying this America favorite will be on the menu when the fifth annual Chili and Cornbread Cook Off is held on Feb. 25. The Middletown United Methodist Church, which is located at 924 Middletown-Lincroft Rd., will serve as the host to the event that will…

  • Volunteer advocate for victims of domestic violence training begins April 17

    Volunteer advocate for victims of domestic violence training begins April 17

    180 Turning Lives Around (180), a private nonprofit organization in Monmouth County, continues to provide support and advocacy to victims of domestic violence in the aftermath of a highly emotional and traumatic experience with the assistance of its dedicated response team volunteers. 180 will be conducting a 40-hour mandatory training course for new Domestic Violence…

  • Red Bank residents torn over charter school

    Red Bank residents torn over charter school

    By JESSICA HARDING Staff Writer RED BANK — Two groups are at odds over the future of the Red Bank Charter School (RBCS). Some members of the Red Bank community feel as though the charter school encourages segregation, while others believe it is inclusive to any and every student. There are currently 200 children enrolled…

  • Alzheimer’s and Dementia support group set for March 1

    Alzheimer’s and Dementia support group set for March 1

    A free Alzheimer’s and Dementia Support Group will be held from 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. on March 1 at Millennium Memory Care at Matawan, 447 Matawan Ave., Matawan. MMC will offer a new free group therapy session to discuss the basics of understanding dementia, being able to read early warning signs of dementia, detecting disease progression and finding…

  • On Campus

    On Campus

      Emilie Beck of the Dayton section of South Brunswick has been named to the dean’s list at Hofstra University, Hempstead, New York, for the Fall 2016 semester. Students must earn a GPA of at least 3.5 during the semester to make the dean’s list. Nicholas Guerrino of North Brunswick has been named to the dean’s…

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