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Gov. Murphy announces $25M investment into New Jersey’s historic sites
Gov. Phil Murphy has announced a $25 million investment toward New Jersey’s Revolutionary War historic sites in preparation for the United States’ semiquincentennial anniversary. The semiquincentennial anniversary, which will take place in 2026, will mark the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the nation’s 250th year of...
Springsteen Archives to celebrate 50th anniversary of ‘Greetings from Asbury Park, N.J.’
The Bruce Springsteen Archives and Center for American Music at Monmouth University, West Long Branch, will present a symposium on Jan. 7 that celebrates the release of Springsteen’s debut album a half-century ago. Titled “The 50th Anniversary: Greetings from Asbury Park, N.J,” the day-long. symposium will include...
Red Bank council dedicates park pavilion to late planning board chairman
RED BANK — The members of the Red Bank Borough Council have dedicated the pavilion at East Side Park, Mechanic Street, to resident John Cash, who died in 2017. According to a resolution the council members passed during a recent meeting, Cash was a member of the Planning Board for 20 years and served as the board’s chairman for 15 years.
Tinton Falls officials authorize emergency purchase of boiler for town hall
TINTON FALLS — The members of the Tinton Falls Borough Council recently awarded a $132,000 contract to Miller & Chitty Co. Inc., Kenilworth, for the purchase of a new boiler for the municipal building. The contract was awarded without public bidding due to an emergency condition, as permitted by...
Research with NJ portal gives entrepreneurs, investors access to research at New Jersey universities
The New Jersey Commission on Science, Innovation and Technology (CSIT) has announced the expansion of ResearchwithNJ.com to provide local, national and international innovation communities with insight into groundbreaking research being conducted at five New Jersey universities – Montclair State University, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Princeton University, Rowan University and Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey.
Gov. Murphy announces independent review of state’s response to COVID-19 pandemic
Gov. Phil Murphy has announced the beginning of an independent review of New Jersey’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, including the state of readiness in early 2020, and how the state responded to the many challenges that emerged over the last three years. The review, which will contain recommendations...
Inspiring a sense of wonder in the universe
You don’t have to be a space geek or even a casual “Star Trek” fan to be mesmerized by the images recently released by NASA. The stunning images of star clusters and other celestial phenomena were made possible by the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), which launched on Christmas Day 2021 and became operational in July after traveling a million miles from Earth.
DePaul defeats Red Bank Catholic, 19-17, to win Non-Public B state title
EAST RUTHERFORD — History and redemption were on the line in a rematch of the 2021 NJSIAA Non-Public B state football championship game when Red Bank Catholic High School and DePaul Catholic High School met in the 2022 title game on Nov. 25 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford.
Eatontown officials propose change in planning board appointment rule
EATONTOWN — The members of the Eatontown Borough Council have introduced an ordinance that will, if adopted, amend regulations relating to Planning Board appointments. The ordinance was introduced on Nov. 21 and has been scheduled for a public hearing on Dec. 7. The council members may adopt the ordinance following the public hearing.
Monmouth County News Briefs, Nov. 23
The award-winning Monmouth Civic Chorus will present Joy to the World: Your Favorites from Handel’s Messiah and the RJB Holiday Suite on Dec. 18 at 3 p.m. at Meridian Health Theatre, Count Basie Center for the Arts, 99 Monmouth St., Red Bank. The show includes an annual performance of...
Two more entities seeking cannabis business licenses in Red Bank
RED BANK — Members of the Red Bank Borough Council have passed two resolutions which acknowledge that entities known as Divine Garden, LLC, and 918 RB, LLC, have each proposed operating a permitted cannabis business in town. The resolutions acknowledge that Divine Garden, LLC’s, and 918 RB, LLC’s, proposals...
Holiday wine festival set for Count Basie Center in Red Bank on Dec. 4
Six of New Jersey’s finest wineries plus holiday vendors, artisans and entertainers are set for Cheers! A Holiday Wine Festival which will take place at the Count Basie Center for the Arts in Red Bank on Dec. 4. Tickets for the 21-and-over event, to be held throughout the Count...
Prosecutor’s office: Man charged with crimes victimizing teenager
A local man has been arrested and charged with promoting the prostitution of a teenager at a Tinton Falls motel, along with additional crimes, Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced on Nov. 21. Jerome L. Harbour, 41, is charged with first degree promoting prostitution of a child, third...
Acorn booms and busts – a nutty tale
If you have out been outside recently enjoying your yard, strolling through neighborhood streets or city parks, or hiking along wooded trails, you may have spotted lots of acorns, hickory nuts or beech nuts on the ground. Or maybe you noticed the opposite – a lack of acorns and other nuts in places they were once plentiful.
Bulldogs storm past Willingboro, 42-6, to reach Group II state title game
MARLTON — First-year head coach Jeremy Schulte let his Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School football players know how well they had competed after the Bulldogs defeated Willingboro High School, 42-6, in an NJSIAA Group II state playoff semifinal game on Nov. 20 at Cherokee High School in Marlton. “That...
Sayreville man convicted of 2018 bias-driven murder of Freehold Township resident
A New Jersey Superior Court jury sitting in Freehold has returned guilty verdicts on the most serious charges against the man who attacked and killed a stranger in Freehold Township in May 2018, solely because of the victim’s race, Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced on Nov. 18.
Eatontown landlords must identify rent controlled units on annual basis
EATONTOWN — Officials in Eatontown have amended the borough’s rent control ordinance and will now require landlords to notify the borough’s housing officer of the addresses or unit identifications of all rent-controlled residences on an annual basis. During a meeting on Nov. 10, council members adopted an...
Monmouth County News Briefs, Nov. 16
The American Red Cross is urging blood and platelet donors to give now and help fight the potential impact of seasonal illnesses and a potentially severe flu season on the blood supply. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention predicts a serious spread of flu this year and is already...
Eatontown officials award contract to Meco Inc. for road improvements
EATONTOWN — A contract in an amount not to exceed $604,443 has been awarded by the members of the Borough Council for road improvements in Eatontown. During a special meeting on Nov. 15, council members awarded the contract to Meco Inc., Millstone Township, and said the road improvements will be made to Industrial Way West, which runs between Route 35 and Hope Road.
Eatontown approves shared services deals with Shrewsbury Township
EATONTOWN — The members of the Borough Council in Eatontown have approved two shared services agreements with neighboring Shrewsbury Township. During a meeting on Nov. 10, council members passed two resolutions authorizing the agreements with Shrewsbury Township for emergent fire protection services and for municipal recycling and clean communities coordinator services.
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