Tag: Middletown
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Staycation, daycation options abound in Garden State
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer Summer is here, and there are plenty of “daycation” and “staycation” ideas for the entire family right here in central New Jersey. In a matter of minutes, a family can traverse the diversified landscape of Middletown Township in Monmouth County. The township spans 41.4 square miles and includes the beaches…
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Application hearings on former ‘town center’ plan to be consolidated
By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN — A special meeting of the township Planning Board saw officials decide to consolidate hearings on applications to build a 340,000-square-foot commercial development and 350 residential units on land along Kings Highway East, Route 35 North and Kanes Lane. “The board has come to a decision [and] we…
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Model grand opening June 18-19 at new Middletown community
Tanglewood Estates at Chapel Hill, a new community of upscale single-family estate homes from New Jerseys largest homebuilder, K. Hovnanian Homes, is hosting its first Model Grand Opening on June 18-19. The new community, located just off of Route 35 in the Chapel Hill section of Middletown, will open its Boulder II model home to…
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JCP&L considers rail proposal best option
By Kenny Walter Staff Writer RED BANK- A 10-mile stretch along NJ Transit train tracks between Red Bank and Aberdeen was narrowed down from several locations as the best choice for a 230-kilovolt transmission line. Scott Humphrys, Monmouth County Reliability Project siting manager, said Jersey Central Power & Lighting (JCP&L) considered 17 sites for the…
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Used book sale slated in Middletown
The Northern Monmouth County Branch of AAUW has scheduled its annual used book sale from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. June 25 at Old First Church, 69 Kings Highway, Middletown. Vickie Mischenko, book sale chair, said a wide variety of books will be available. Selections will include children’s stories, classics, history, home and gardening, biographies, art, military history and…
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Christian Brothers Academy holds first Scholars Program Colloquium
By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN — Since 2010, the Scholars Program at Christian Brothers Academy has allowed select groups of students to embark on a research-driven experience that allows them to pursue an area of interest and importance to them. On May 17, a few days before accepting their diplomas, five seniors took…
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Library slates July programs for children
The Middletown Township Public Library has scheduled July programs for children at 55 New Monmouth Road. Registration is required for some programs. “On Your Mark, Get Set, Read!” is the library’s summer reading program, which began June 1. Participants can log their reading minutes beginning June 27 and can continue through Aug. 26. Registration is…
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Lincroft dental practice awards two $500 scholarships
By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN – A local dental practice has awarded $500 scholarships to a graduating senior from each of the local public high schools who are planning to pursue careers in health care, including medicine, nursing, dentistry, chiropractic and physical therapy. This is the seventh year Newman Springs Dental Care, a…
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CBA closes season with conference baseball title
By Wayne Witkowski It was a triumphant ending for the Christian Brothers Academy (CBA) baseball team. While the Colts’ season ended earlier than expected, the way the season closed was satisfying enough for the players, coach Marty Kenny and in achievement of a milestone victory for pitcher Luca Dalatri. The right-hander became the Shore’s Conference’s…
