Tag: Keyport

  • Donna Bruno ranks among top Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Small Teams for Units Sold in 2017

    Donna Bruno ranks among top Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Small Teams for Units Sold in 2017

    The Donna Bruno team ranked No. 2 in total units sold and No. 10 in gross commission income for 2017 out of all sales teams of one-to-three members affiliated with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage. Bruno and Nina Honningsvaag are both affiliated with the Holmdel/Colts Neck office. Based on its successful sales year in 2017, the…

  • Columbia Bank teams up with Bayshore Lunch program

    Columbia Bank teams up with Bayshore Lunch program

    PHOTO COURTESY OF COLUMBIA BANK A volunteer crew of Columbia Bank employees recently teamed up with The Bayshore Lunch Program in Keyport to serve nourishing meals to needy residents. Columbia Bank is a regular supporter of local food banks and feed-the-hungry programs throughout New Jersey and collects food items as part of its annual food collection…

  • Expansion of William Transco’s gas pipeline brings concerns of health and safety

    Expansion of William Transco’s gas pipeline brings concerns of health and safety

    OLD BRIDGE — With the possibility of a gas pipeline running through her neighborhood, Alice Russo, a resident of the Madison Park section of Old Bridge, stood up and said she is frightened. “Even if not for the environment, what would my property be worth?” she asked, should she decide to sell her home. “And…

  • Drop box available for Keyport residents to dispose of unwanted medications

    Drop box available for Keyport residents to dispose of unwanted medications

    KEYPORT – Municipal officials have implemented a Project Medicine Drop box at Borough Hall in response to an ongoing effort to conquer New Jersey’s opioid crisis. The drop box is part of Keyport’s anti-addiction initiative led by Councilwoman Sophia Lamberson and Police Chief Mark Hafner, according to a press release from the borough. In accordance…

  • In the Service

    In the Service

    U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Olivia H. Kennedy graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training also earn four…

  • Lifelong resident celebrates 100th birthday in Keyport

    Lifelong resident celebrates 100th birthday in Keyport

    Keyport celebrated the 100th birthday of one of its “special” residents. Complete with strawberry cake, gifts and blue decorations, Dorothy Poling celebrated her 100th birthday early at the Keyport Senior Center. Keyport Mayor Harry Aumack II read a proclamation and presented her with an honorary plaque, which was to be read at the Borough Council…

  • Women share their stories of hope and encouragement during Collier Youth Services breakfast

    Women share their stories of hope and encouragement during Collier Youth Services breakfast

    RED BANK–Highlighting the importance of its residential program, Collier Youth Services served as the host to its first “Hearts of Hope” breakfast event. “The mission of Collier Youth Services is to provide at-risk youth a chance to grow toward their potential in an environment that promotes belonging, dignity and hope,” said Sister Debbie Drago, the…

  • Keyport will implement bike sharing program by the spring

    Keyport will implement bike sharing program by the spring

    KEYPORT–Striving to reduce vehicular traffic and give residents some new two-wheelers, the Borough Council entered into a shared services agreement with Limebike. “The borough, under the leadership of Councilmembers Victoria Pacheco and Collette Kennedy, assisted by Councilmember Sophia Lamberson, has been discussing various ways of reducing vehicle traffic on Keyport streets,” Borough Administrator Stephen Gallo…

  • Portion of Keyport High School ceiling fell during winter break

    Portion of Keyport High School ceiling fell during winter break

    KEYPORT – The cause of why a portion of the ceiling at Keyport High School fell during the school’s winter break has yet to be determined. Superintendent Lisa Savoia said that the borough’s police and fire departments did respond to the school on Dec. 31 when the ceiling fell.. “The 1952 section of the first…