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Independent Datebook, Oct. 12
• The Middletown Township Public Library will kick off its Re-Imagining Your Library fundraising campaign with a Black and White Masquerade Gala on Oct. 28 at Jacques Reception Center. The campaign is geared toward the redesign and renovation of interior library space to provide, among other amenities, additional group collaboration and study rooms and a new room featuring Middletown history and archives, advanced technology and room for programming. Sponsorship opportunities are available for the event. The community is invited to purchase tickets and attend the gala (21 and over). Those interested in purchasing sponsorships or tickets may visit the 2022 Gala page at mtpl.org.
Hornets soccer team finds success with new starters, new coach in 2022
HOLMDEL — There have been a lot of changes in 2022 for the Holmdel High School girls soccer team. First, Brianna Brennan became the team’s new coach. Brennan succeeds John Nacarlo, who led Holmdel to the 2021 NJSIAA Group II state championship. Second, the Hornets had to replace...
Raymond S. Santiago sworn in as Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor
Raymond S. Santiago was sworn in on Oct. 7 as Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor, a title he assumes pending confirmation to a full five-year term by the New Jersey State Senate after being nominated for the role by Gov. Phil Murphy in September. The swearing-in ceremony, administered at the Monmouth...
Sockol, Pfleger made contributions to their communities
Two area residents, each of whom compiled a significant record of service to his community, have passed away. Timothy R. Pfleger, 32, of Holmdel, who was the current chief of the Keyport Fire Department, died on Sept. 30, according to an obituary posted online by the Holmdel Funeral Home. Michael...
Middletown officials adopt bond ordinances for improvements, equipment
MIDDLETOWN — The members of the Township Committee in Middletown have adopted a bond ordinance that provides an appropriation of $3.47 million for capital improvements in the township. The ordinance, which was unanimously adopted by committee members during a workshop meeting on Oct. 3, authorizes the issuance of $3.29...
Aberdeen officials address issues in audit with corrective action plan
ABERDEEN – The members of the Township Council in Aberdeen Township have voted to implement a corrective action plan for discrepancies that were uncovered in the 2021 audit of the municipality’s financial operations. During a Sept. 15 council meeting, members of the governing body passed a resolution to...
Mary Pat Angelini appointed by county commissioners to college board
Brookdale Community College administrators have announced Mary Pat Angelini’s appointment by the Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners to serve on the Board of Trustees through August 2026. Angelini was officially sworn in during the board’s Sept. 28 meeting. Brookdale Community College is the county college of Monmouth County....
Maureen Ogden was a conservation trailblazer
The year was 2011 and former state assemblywoman Maureen Ogden was worried about the future of open space in New Jersey. The nation was in an economic downturn, but Ogden wanted New Jerseyans to understand the need to create a permanent, dedicated source of funding to preserve large swaths of the state’s remaining undeveloped lands.
Aberdeen Day 2022: Residents celebrate 12 years of community
ABERDEEN – On Sept. 24, residents and visitors across the township gathered at Matawan Regional High School (MRHS) to celebrate the 12th annual Aberdeen Day. The town-wide celebration featured activities for all age ranges and a diverse lineup of food vendors and small business booths. Pizza and pie eating contests were center stage as competitors battled for different prizes and awards.
Independent Datebook, Oct. 5
• Thompson Park Day will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 16 at Thompson Park, 805 Newman Springs Road (Route 520), Lincroft. Activities include children’s races, archery, pumpkin painting, wagon rides and more. Highlights include a scarecrow contest and a Spooktacular Jack O’ Lantern contest. Details for these contests are available online at www.MonmouthCountyParks.com. Some activities require a fee. Admission and parking are free.
Middletown police: Newark teens are suspects in attempted auto thefts
MIDDLETOWN — On Sept. 29, Middletown Police Chief R. Craig Weber announced the arrest of two juveniles who were charged in connection with the theft of a vehicle in New York City and who are suspects in several attempted vehicle thefts in Middletown. According to a press release issued...
Eagles defeat rival Lions, 2-1, to notch fourth victory of 2022 campaign
MIDDLETOWN — For the last two years, the players on the Middletown South High School boys soccer team watched their crosstown rivals on the Middletown North High School squad win bragging rights on the pitch. The Eagles and Coach Dan Riverso wanted to author a different outcome this year...
CBA holds dedication to open new O’Shea-Martin Tennis Pavilion
MIDDLETOWN — Christian Brothers Academy held a special ceremony on Sept. 24 for the official dedication of the new O’Shea-Martin Tennis Pavilion. The new facility bears the name of former CBA tennis coaches John O’Shea and Brother Patrick Martin. O’Shea was in attendance for the event and had the honor of cutting the ceremonial ribbon, according to a press release from the school.
Monmouth County News Briefs, Sept. 28
United Way of Monmouth and Ocean Counties (UWMOC) has kicked off its 10th annual Warmest Wishes Coat Drive for local preschool, elementary and middle school children in need. UWMOC is collecting new winter coats in toddler sizes 3T to 4T and children’s sizes Extra Small to Extra Large to be distributed to more than 50 schools throughout Monmouth and Ocean counties. The collection will run through Nov. 1, according to a press release.
Foster appointed to open seat on Holmdel Township Committee
HOLMDEL — Brian Foster, a Republican candidate who is seeking a three-year term on the Holmdel Township Committee in the Nov. 8 election, has been appointed to fill a vacant seat on the governing body. Foster was appointed to his seat on the committee during a meeting on Sept....
Rutgers RWJ Medical School offers COVID-19 resources in five languages
Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School’s Department of Pediatrics recently launched a website that presents multilingual resources about COVID-19 vaccines in children and young adults. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 14.6 million children have tested positive for...
Keyport council members table agreement with senior complex operator
KEYPORT — Amid concerns about potential rent increases, a proposed ordinance that would, if adopted, extend a financial agreement between Keyport officials and the operator of a senior apartment complex has been tabled by the Borough Council. The legislation is intended to authorize a seven-year extension to an existing...
Independent Datebook, Sept. 28
• Middletown Township Public Library will partner with the Bayshore Family Success Center to bring families together for a “Fall Into Fun” community event at the library, 55 New Monmouth Road, on Oct. 5. There will be fall-themed activities from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Storyteller Queen Nur will present “Sweet Potato Pie and Such,” an interactive collection of tales shared in the African and African American oral tradition. There will also be fall games, crafts, music and ponies. Registration is not required to attend. Overflow parking will be available at New Monmouth School and at Tindall Park.
Huskies halt Pinelands’ two-point attempt to win in overtime, 28-27
ABERDEEN — The fans in attendance at Barry Rizzo Stadium in Aberdeen Township witnessed a thrilling ending to the Matawan Regional High School football team’s game against Pinelands Regional High School of Ocean County on the evening of Sept. 22. With Matawan leading 28-27 in overtime, the fans...
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