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Early in-person voting will take place from Oct. 29 to Nov. 6
Last year a new state law was passed mandating early in-person voting as an option in New Jersey. This new option allows registered voters to cast their ballots in person, using a voting machine, during a nine-day period prior to Election Day. In addition to our two traditional voting methods,...
Buccaneers show improvement during four-game win streak
LITTLE SILVER — The Red Bank Regional High School football team has found its groove on the gridiron during the last few weeks. On Oct. 14, the Buccaneers won their fourth consecutive game as they defeated Holmdel High School, 27-13, to improve to 4-2. The recent surge by his...
10 years after Sandy, are we safer from flooding?
Nearly everyone who lived in New Jersey 10 years ago has vivid, and possibly traumatic, memories of Superstorm Sandy slamming this state we’re in. Thirty-eight lives were lost. More than 300,000 homes were either completely destroyed or so badly damaged as to be uninhabitable. About 2.7 million people were left without power, some for up to two weeks.
Yearlings of New Jersey sires lead sales at Kentucky auction
Yearlings from New Jersey sire Walner led individual sales at the recent Lexington Selected Yearling Sale in Kentucky. Walner led all stallions in gross sales at almost $7 million with 60 of his offspring sold. Two other New Jersey sires were among the gross sales leaders with Muscle Hill’s 38 offspring going for just over $4.7 million and Tactical Landing’s 54 offspring going for more than $3.5 million, according to an Oct. 11 press release from the New Jersey Department of Agriculture.
Tinton Falls cannabis application now available to potential operators
TINTON FALLS — The application individuals and entities will be required to complete if they want to operate a cannabis business in Tinton Falls has been approved by the members of the Borough Council. During a meeting on Oct. 11, council members approved the borough’s cannabis license application and...
Red Bank officials enact changes in borough’s parking regulations
RED BANK — The Borough Council has implemented new regulations regarding time-limited parking in Red Bank. During a meeting on Sept. 28, council members adopted an ordinance that amends the time limit parking section of the vehicles and traffic chapter in the borough code. The amended ordinance changes the...
Monmouth County Park System sponsors Thompson Park Day on Oct. 16
Thompson Park Day – a celebration of the season – will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 16 at Thompson Park, 805 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft. Free activities for the day include children’s races, entertainment, mini golf, pie-eating contests (1 p.m. for children and 1:20 p.m. for adults) and more, according to a press release from the Monmouth County Park System.
Red Bank Borough Council members authorize ADA upgrades at library
RED BANK — A $279,000 contract has been awarded by the Borough Council for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) improvements to the Red Bank Public Library. During a meeting on Sept. 28, council members passed a resolution awarding the contract to Salazar and Associates Inc., Union, for interior upgrades at the library, West Front Street.
Monmouth County News Briefs, Oct. 12
State Theatre New Jersey in New Brunswick will present a screening of the cult classic movie musical “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” on Oct. 22 at 11 p.m. Prior to the screening, the State Theatre is hosting a pre-show party with a full-service bar and DJ from 9-11 p.m.
New Black Heritage Trail to boost pride and tourism
For four centuries, the Black community in New Jersey has been helping shape the state’s history, culture, arts, sciences, government, educational and religious institutions, and business and industry. For just as long, Black residents have been seeking equality, justice and an end to racism. From north to south, this...
Red Bank officials move to protect parcel along Navesink River
RED BANK — Municipal officials in Red Bank are taking action to create a subdivision of the Red Bank Senior Center property for purposes of open space preservation along the Navesink River. During a meeting on Sept. 28, members of the Borough Council passed a resolution directing Borough Attorney...
Santelli named to lead Springsteen archives at Monmouth University
The Bruce Springsteen Archives and Center for American Music at Monmouth University, West Long Branch, has named Robert Santelli as its executive director. Santelli will oversee the Springsteen archives and work to create programs, exhibits and collaborations with music museums and universities around the country, according to a press release.
Garden at election offices commemorates amendment granting women right to vote
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — Monmouth County officials have unveiled a site they are calling the 19th Amendment Centennial Commemorative Garden at the county’s election offices in Freehold Township. The garden, which was unveiled to the public on Oct. 6, is a tribute of the passage of the 19th Amendment...
Area man admits corrupt interference with administration of internal revenue laws
A resident of Matawan has admitted his corrupt interference with the administration of internal revenue laws, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced. Thomas Bertoli, 65, recently pleaded guilty by videoconference before U.S. District Judge Brian R. Martinotti to one count of an indictment charging him with corrupt interference with the administration of internal revenue laws, according to a press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
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...
Bulldogs rally past Raritan; clinch share of A Central soccer crown
HAZLET — In comeback fashion on Oct. 6 in Hazlet, the Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School boys soccer team earned its sixth victory of the 2022 season and clinched a share of the Shore Conference A Central Division title. On the strength of two goals and two assists from...
Red Bank officials address metered parking through new ordinance
RED BANK — The members of the Borough Council have implemented new regulations regarding metered parking in Red Bank. During a meeting on Sept. 28, council members adopted an ordinance that amends the parking meter zones section of the vehicles and traffic chapter in the borough code. Under the...
Eatontown officials seek to ban garbage from being dumped at local parks
EATONTOWN – The members of the Borough Council are taking action to prohibit solid waste that is generated at outside sources from being disposed at Eatontown’s parks, playgrounds and parking lots. During a meeting on Sept. 28, council members introduced an ordinance that will, if adopted, prohibit individuals...
Monmouth County News Briefs, Oct. 5
Rutgers Law School will launch a six-month Certificate in Cannabis Law and Business in January. This non-credit program brings together expert faculty from across Rutgers Law School, Rutgers School of Business-Camden, Rutgers School of Environmental and Biological Sciences, and Rutgers School of Communication and Information, alongside industry experts and guest speakers, according to a press release.
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....
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