Tag: Monmouth County
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Library headquarters will host Archives and History Day
Monmouth County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon has announced that actress and writer Michele LaRue will present her interpretation of contemporary writing from the late 19th and early 20th centuries at the county clerk’s 24th annual Archives and History Day on Oct. 12 at the Monmouth County Library Headquarters, 125 Symmes Drive, Manalapan. At 1 p.m.,…
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Monmouth County runs donation drive for Lt. Dennis W. Zilinski II Memorial Fund
On behalf of the Monmouth County Board of Freeholders and Monmouth County, Freeholder Lillian G. Burry is leading a donation drive in support of the Lt. Dennis W. Zilinski II Memorial Fund. The fund is a nonprofit organization that is dedicated to improving the morale and welfare of members of the United States armed forces…
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Tinton Falls will apply to county for funds to develop recreation facilities
TINTON FALLS – Members of the Tinton Falls Borough Council are expected to authorize the submission of a grant application to Monmouth County when they meet on Sept. 17. During a council meeting on Sept. 3, Borough Engineer Thomas Neff announced that officials would apply to the Monmouth County Open Space Grant Program for funding…
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County activates long-awaited traffic light on Route 537 in Freehold Borough
FREEHOLD – A project to install a traffic signal at a busy intersection in Freehold Borough has been completed after more than a decade of planning. On Aug. 20, Monmouth County representatives unveiled an intersection improvement project at East Main Street (Route 537), Jackson Street and Jackson Terrace in Freehold Borough. Officials gathered at the…
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Matawan cuts deal with county for Lake Lefferts Dam project
MATAWAN–Mayor Joseph Altomonte announced a renegotiated deal with Monmouth County officials regarding the Lake Lefferts Dam project. The project is a major public works initiative that has stalled since 2011, according to a prepared statement from Altomonte. Improvements to be made in the new deal include dam upgrades, bridge improvements and the raising and reconfiguration…
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News Briefs, Aug. 28
The Monmouth County Board of Freeholders has authorized the creation of a Monmouth County talent bank, which will give residents the opportunity to express interest in volunteering on various boards and commissions. “It is so important for our residents to be a part of county operations and, with varying ending dates for terms, residents may…
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Allentown will seek funding for Ashby Park project from Monmouth County
Representatives of Allentown will take a step toward securing funding for the planned development of the Sgt. George Ashby Memorial Park Project when they submit an application for a Monmouth County municipal open space grant in September. The Allentown Borough Council held a public hearing on Aug. 20 to give residents the opportunity to comment…
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4-H horse club members qualify for state horse show
Fifteen 4-H horse club members represented Monmouth County at the New Jersey State 4-H Championship Horse Show which took place from Aug. 23-25 at the Horse Park of New Jersey in Upper Freehold Township. “The Monmouth County 4-H horse club members have a tradition of demonstrating wonderful horsemanship and passion for their mounts at the…
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Freeholders accept donation land for addition to Dorbrook Recreation Area
The Monmouth County Board of Freeholders has accepted a donation of property from the New Jersey Conservation Foundation. The 5-acre parcel at 350 Route 537, Colts Neck, will be added to the Dorbrook Recreation Area, which is located at 353 Route 537. The freeholders accepted the donation during their meeting on Aug. 7. Freeholder Lillian…