Tag: Middletown
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JCP&L proposes electric service enhancements
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer RED BANK – Jersey Central Power and Lighting (JCP&L) has proposed enhancing service and modernizing the electrical system in Monmouth County with a $75 million project to add a third transmission line between Red Bank and Aberdeen. The proposal, which is dubbed the Monmouth County Reliability Project, will include a…
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Birthday bash fit for a king set for June 4
MIDDLETOWN — The Monmouth County Historical Association will host its annual celebration of King George III’s birthday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. June 4 at Marlpit Hall, the 18th-century home of Loyalist Edward Taylor located at 137 Kings Highway. Within the British Empire, including the American Colonies, celebration of the king’s birthday was one of the…
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Middletown North’s Reid claims second 400 hurdles county title
Middletown High School North sprinter/hurdler Jenna Reid won her second straight 400-intermediate hurdles championship in 1:02.54 at the Monmouth County Championships in Holmdel May 11. Reid is the oldest daughter of former Marlboro High School standout Lorelei Boggs. The versatile Boggs was a sprinter, hurdler and jumper for the Mustangs. She competed in multi-event competitions…
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Memorial Day parade set for May 30 in Middletown
The Middletown Memorial Day Parade will begin 10 a.m. May 30 at Bayshore Middle School, 834 Leonardville Road. The parade route will include Leonardvile Road and Appleton, Center, Brevent, Highland, Leonard and Viola avenues toward American Legion Post 338 Post on Route 36. The parade will end approximately 11:30 a.m. The annual parade is hosted…
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Middletown mayor to speak at Land Development Forum May 25
Middletown Mayor Gerry Scharfenberger, Ph.D. will speak at the 2016 Land Development Forum at 7 p.m. May 25 at the Middletown Arts Center, 36 Church St. He will explore the issue of preventing overdevelopment while encouraging sensible growth. Topics to be addressed include what the township has done to control growth and how Middletown encourages…
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Scholarship Ball set for May 27
The Brookdale Community College Foundation will honor Monmouth Medical Center and Thomas Bracken, president and CEO of the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce, during the 2016 Brookdale Scholarship Ball, on May 27 at Eagle Oaks Golf and Country Club, 20 Shore Oaks Dr., Farmingdale. The ball is held in support of the Foundation’s “Building Minds,…
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Middletown approves 2016 municipal budget
By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN — A $70.3 million municipal budget that has been passed by the Township Committee calls for residents to pay less than $3 more per month. The Township Committee unanimously passed the 2016 municipal budget on May 2 following a public hearing where no members of the public came…
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Seraphs look to rebound after winning streak ends
By Wayne Witkowski Luck and a quality unbeaten streak ran out in the 13th game of the season for Mater Dei Prep’s softball team. Now the Seraphs need to refocus as they look to wrap up a Shore Conference B Central Division championship and prepare for the Shore Conference and state tournaments. Not only had…
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Caseys, Colts win county track and field relays
By Tim Morris The Monmouth County Relays provided the area track and field athletes with a tune-up for this week’s county outdoor championships. Red Bank Catholic (RBC) High School’s girls and Christian Brothers Academy (CBA) put their full arsenal on display in winning the team championships May 5 at Long Branch High School. The Caseys…
