Assembly members in 11th, 12th and 13th districts also support bill
BY DAN HOWLEY Staff Writer
The Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders has joined a growing chorus of state and local lawmakers who are seeking extensive changes to the way affordable housing is handled in the state. More...
BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer
TINTON FALLS — Borough officials found out last week that state aid to the borough would be cut by $44,000, but are determined not to raise taxes and to find a way to offset the decrease. More...
The Talking Hands Puppet Theatre presents "The Princess Who Escaped from Pirates" on Friday, April 3, 3:30-4:30 p.m. In this adventure story, it's the princess who slays the dragon and saves the prince. More...
RED BANK — The Navesink Garden Club is sponsoring an Art and Garden Tour of the Brooklyn Botanical Garden and the Brooklyn Museum on Friday, May 15. More...
Boros explore sharing municipal court facility
BY SUSANNE MORELLI Staff Writer
SEA BRIGHT — Borough officials recently paid a visit to neighboring Oceanport to attend a meeting and tour municipal court facilities as it explores a proposal to consider sharing court space. Councilwoman Dina G. More...
BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer
TINTON FALLS — The Borough Council approved the appointment of members of the newly formed Community Activities Committee at the March 17 meeting. Three public members, four alternate members and borough representatives were appointed. More...
Advisory comm. proposes expanding fire, police depts.
BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer
The Fort Monmouth Emergency Services Advisory Committee (ESAC) is developing a series of mutual aid proposals to help the three Fort Monmouth host towns cope with the loss of services when the fort closes in 2011. More...
Faculty of Holly Street Music, Fair Haven, will give a concert of original songs, and pop and rock standards at 4 p.m. March 29 at First Presbyterian Church of Rumson. Admission is free, and refreshments will be served. More...
MONMOUTH BEACH — Bob O'Brien, president of the New Jersey Museum of Boating in Bay Head, will present an illustrated history of local boat builders during WWII and their craft. More...
Special needs students learn about college, careers
BY JAMIE ROMM Staff Writer
The Middletown Public School District held a transition fair last week to highlight career paths open to students with special needs and to help raise their expectations for the future. More...
ERIC SUCAR staff The Harlem Globetrotters put on an exhibition before a large crowd at the Robert Collins Arena, Brookdale Community College, Lincroft, March 17. More...
Coda • GREG BEAN
It was the late, great Hunter S. More...
Your Turn
Guest Column • Joseph Mercurio
Family members can be taxing, no pun intended, and having them fire you is embarrassing. Such was the case when I suggested a 529 college savings plan to my daughter who had recently graduated with over $20,000 in loans. More...
Rob Dennis continued his mastery of area road racing on March 22 when he won the Nestle Beverage Co. St. Paddy's 10-Mile Run. More...
PHOTOS BY CHRIS KELLY staff Top: Red Bank Catholic's pitcher Matt Marly, a senior, delivers a strike to a Jackson Jaguar. More...
The 15th annual three-mile run/walk, hosted by the Monmouth Beach School PTA in coordination with the Jersey Shore Running Club, will be held 9 a.m. May 9. Registration must be completed by April 30 to be guaranteed a T-shirt. More...