Tag: Colts Neck
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Colts Neck welcomes new police officer
By Peter Elacqua Staff Writer COLTS NECK – Steven De Caesar has joined the Colts Neck Police Department. He was sworn in as a member of the force by Mayor Russell Macnow during the March 29 meeting of the Township Committee. De Caesar is a graduate of Monmouth University, West Long Branch, where he earned…
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Colts Neck budget bumps up tax levy by $290K
By Peter Elacqua Staff Writer COLTS NECK – The Township Committee has introduced a 2017 budget totaling $12.23 million that will be supported in part by the collection of $7.5 million in taxes from Colts Neck’s residential and commercial property owners. Officials will use $1.28 million from surplus funds (savings) as revenue in the budget.…
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Monmouth County Genealogy Society slates workshop
COLTS NECK — The Monmouth County Genealogy Society will hold the workshop, “How Did I Get Here? DNA, Migration Patterns and Lineage Societies,” from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on March 25 at the Colts Neck Reformed Church, 139 Route 537, Colts Neck. Sessions will include “DNA — Are You Who You Think You Are?” by Nancy Bunn…
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District full of girls’ basketball talent this season
By Jeff Appelblatt Whether it was sparked by games against them, overall consistency or a combination of the two, the Freehold Regional High School District (FRHSD) girls’ basketball coaches remembered some opponents more than others. In turn, the six FRHSD coaches gave their votes on which players in the district presented the biggest challenges to…
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Cougars near finish line in strong indoor track and field season
By Jeff Appelblatt Colts Neck High School’s track and field team has been winding down the indoor season strong. Within the past few weeks, the boys have excelled in the NJSIAA Group III competition and in the Meet of Champions (MOC). Coach Jim Schlentz expected to see his athletes continue going strong at the Armory…
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Federicis making their mark on court at Colts Neck, in college
By Jeff Appelblatt Colts Neck High School’s boys’ basketball season came to end after a loss in the NJSIAA Central Jersey, Group IV tournament. With thoughts of the season behind him, Cougars coach Lou Piccola enjoyed thinking about the awards received by one of his former athletes, Brandon Federici. Federici, a four-year varsity basketball player…
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District boys’ basketball players daunting to guard for opponents
By Jeff Appelblatt Reflecting on the boys’ basketball season, the Freehold Regional High School District (FRHSD) coaches gave their votes on which players in the division presented the biggest challenges to opposing teams. The top five players in the district as selected by the coaches are: Naseim Brantley, Howell High School (11-13): The junior led the…
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Cougars on wrong end of buzzer-beater in sectionals loss
By Jeff Appelblatt A few flips on the bracket, and it could have been Colts Neck High School’s boys’ basketball team preparing to face conference rival Freehold Township High School in the NJSIAA Central Jersey, Group IV championship game March 7, just like last season. Last year, Colts Neck defeated Freehold Township in the tournament’s…
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Park System to hold ‘Camp Options for Children with Special Needs’
The Monmouth County Park System will hold “Camp Options for Children with Special Needs” from 7-8:30 p.m. on March 15 at the Dorbrook Recreation Area Activity Center in Colts Neck. Meet with the Monmouth County Park System’s Therapeutic Recreation staff to find out what camps best fit your child’s needs and interests. Learn more about…
