Tag: Monmouth County news briefs

  • Monmouth County News Briefs, Sept. 15

    Monmouth County News Briefs, Sept. 15

    A Shrewsbury man has been criminally charged with embezzling more than $750,000 from the Colts Neck-based company he once worked for as an accountant, Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Lori Linskey has announced. Linskey said Mark S. Bloom, 45, is charged with second-degree theft by unlawful taking. An investigation by the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office and…

  • Monmouth County News Briefs, Sept. 8

    Monmouth County News Briefs, Sept. 8

    The Brookdale Community College Foundation will host the 42nd annual Education Open Golf Tournament on Sept. 23 honoring Louis Scaduto Jr., president, CEO and co-owner of Food Circus Supermarkets. The tournament will be held at Eagle Oaks Golf and Country Club, Howell, to support scholarships and student success. “We are grateful for all the sponsors…

  • Monmouth County News Briefs, Sept. 1

    Monmouth County News Briefs, Sept. 1

    The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners is inviting the families of Monmouth County Sept. 11 victims to participate in a Sept. 11 memorial ceremony, which will be held at Mount Mitchill Scenic Overlook at 460 Ocean Boulevard, Atlantic Highlands, on Sept. 11 at 8 a.m. “As we mark the 20th anniversary of the terrorist…

  • Monmouth County News Briefs, Aug. 25

    Monmouth County News Briefs, Aug. 25

    Mazza Recycling recently introduced a feral cat colony to its Tinton Falls facility in partnership with the Monmouth County SPCA (MCSPCA). The designated area of Mazza Recycling’s 55-acre facility houses a secluded cat shed, food, water and bedding that will provide a safe haven for the dozens of homeless cats currently living on site at…

  • Monmouth County News Briefs, Aug. 18

    Monmouth County News Briefs, Aug. 18

    Enjoy an eclectic showcase of 116 inspirational works of art in acrylic, alcohol ink, mixed ink, mixed media, mosaic, oil, pastel, pen and ink, photo collage, photography, sculpture, stained glass and watercolor during August at the Guild of Creative Art, 620 Broad St., Shrewsbury (84 works by 54 artists in the main gallery; 21 works…

  • Monmouth County News Briefs, July 14

    Monmouth County News Briefs, July 14

    Supporters for Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore raised more than $77,000 to help local girls develop leadership skills and achieve their potential at a charity golf event held on June 21 at Deal Golf and Country Club. Presented by Investors Bank and OceanFirst Bank, the annual Girl Scout Golf Classic brought together nearly 100…

  • New law: Medical marijuana use may be authorized by telemedicine

    New law: Medical marijuana use may be authorized by telemedicine

    New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has signed legislation into law that will allow healthcare practitioners to remotely authorize medical marijuana use via telemedicine/telehealth. Murphy signed the bill into law on June 24, according to a press release. Sponsors of the legislation included state assemblywomen Pamela Lampitt and Joann Downey, and state Sen. Declan O’Scanlon. The…

  • Monmouth County News Briefs, June 23

    Monmouth County News Briefs, June 23

    The Jewish Heritage Museum of Monmouth County has announced that after being closed to the public since March 2020, it has reopened. Hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. by appointment only. Admission is $5 for non-members and $3 for museum members. For this first stage of reopening, full vaccination and masks will be required,…

  • Monmouth County News Briefs, June 16

    Monmouth County News Briefs, June 16

    The New Jersey School Board Association’s School Board Candidate’s Kit for the Nov. 2 election is now available online at www.njsba.org/candidacy The kit includes information about the process of filing for school board candidacy, key dates in the school election process, the roles and responsibilities of local school board members, the New Jersey School Ethics…