Hazlet & Keyport Top Stories
By JEANNE WALL
March 29, 2025
MIDDLETOWN, NJ – In a significant step for environmental conservation and community well-being, Middletown Township has finalized an agreement to purchase the beloved 20-acre Mater Dei property for $11.75 million. The acquisition, made possible through the Township's Open Space Trust Fund, marks a ...
Dr. and Mrs. Peter Farrugia on their wedding day, 21 years ago! COLTS NECK, NJ: Interventional Vascular Cardiologist Dr. Peter Farrugia and his wife; Physician Assistant and Director of Mid-level Providers, Erin Farrugia, share a unique and inspiring bond, seamlessly blending their personal and ...
Note: This article first published earlier in the month. MONMOUTH COUNTY– In support of economic development for small businesses in Monmouth County, March was the kick-off by the County Board of Commissioners proclaiming March 2025 as Craft Beverage Month throughout the county. The initiative is ...
WALL TOWNSHIP: TAPinto began receiving reports shortly after 7:30am today that there was a serious bus crash in Wall Township. Later in the day it has been confirmed that the bus was carrying Holmdel students to Communications High School, leaving one juvenile passenger with significant injuries ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY – The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners recently announced that Nick Zaremba, a resident of Middletown, has been chosen as the winner of the third annual Monmouth County Travel Guide cover photo contest. To reserve your 2025 Monmouth County Travel Guide, visit ...
This program is open to any young woman from any local high school. And, bring a friend! HAZLET, NJ: The Hazlet Township Police Department, in collaboration with 180 Turning Lives Around and Bayshore Brazilian Jiu Jitsu are again offering a free self-protection workshop to local young women. Smart ...
For Hackensack Meridian Health, being ranked as New Jersey’s #1 adult and children’s hospital network by U.S. News & World Report shows our unwavering commitment to patient care, clinical excellence and innovation. It’s something we’re proud of.But what does it mean for you? These annual ...
NEW JERSEY: The Ashley Lauren Foundation is proud to announce its highly anticipated Chefs Who Care event, set to take place on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at Addison Park in Aberdeen, N.J. For tickets and sponsorship information:text “CWC2025” to 76278 or visit CWC2025.givesmart.comThis special ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY: County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon is inviting all Monmouth County high school students to enter the County Clerk’s annual Elections & Voting Video Contest for 2025. This year’s contest asks students to reflect on what voting means to them and why it is important, while ...
KEYPORT, NJ -- The Keyport baseball team will open its season on Monday, March 31 at home against Perth Amboy Magnet.The return of eight players from last year's team, as well as the return of two players formerly in the program who did not play in 2024, give head coach Kyle Keelen hope of ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY – A Grand Jury has returned a seven-count indictment against a former Freehold Intermediate School teacher for sexual crimes committed against a teenage student, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced Tuesday (March 25th). Allison Havemann-Niedrach, 44, of Jackson ...
HAZLET, NJ: It has quickly grown to be a popular game with all ages and the demand for pickleball courts is big! So, Hazlet Township Committee is making sure to give the people what they are asking for! To expand recreational offerings, the Hazlet Township Committee has authorized funds for the ...
HAZLET, NJ: Hazlet Township will host the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) Mobile Unit on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. This is a multi-purpose event. Residents will be able to turn in expired license plates, renew driver’s licenses and registrations, and apply for ...
Dear Monmouth County Residents: The arrival of spring is the perfect time to get outside and enjoy all that Monmouth County has to offer! It is also a great opportunity to shop local, which is exactly what everyone can do during the Annual Made in Monmouth event on Saturday, May 3, from 10 a.m. to ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY: 🎉Cheers to 20 years! Join the Monmouth Park Charity Fund, for their 20th Annual Kentucky Derby Party, on May 3, 2025! Find out why this party is a sold-out-success every year, and why so many in the county call the event, the party of the year! 🎉Join us to Celebrate over 75 years ...
Looking for a pediatrician you will love who treats you like family? Call today and find out why families LOVE ❤️ Samra Pediatrics! 732.727.8800 -accepting new patients, all insurances accepted. “My kids are new patients here and the doctors have been so attentive and respond to my questions ...
BELMAR, NJ — The Friendly Sons of the Shillelagh (FSOS) are gearing up for the 4th Annual Shillelagh Plunge for Autism, set to take place on Saturday, April 12, at 1:00 p.m. Building on the overwhelming success of last year’s event, the plunge will once again bring the community together for a ...
ROXBURY, NJ – The emergence of another sinkhole along Route 80 forced the state on Wednesday to close both lanes of the highway in Wharton, prompted it to hit the brakes on other road projects statewide and sidelined its plan to build a “crossover” lane that could have lightened traffic through ...
JERSEY SHORE — After nine months of covering offshore wind energy developments along the Jersey Coast, three glaring issues have emerged over that time—each fueling opposition to the federal and state-backed offshore wind plan:1️⃣ Lack of due diligence on key environmental, economic, and logistical ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY – A Millstone Township man has been charged with vehicular homicide and leaving the scene of a fatal accident after allegedly striking and killing a 19-year-old in February. The suspect, 23-year-old Dominic Allen, was recently extradited from Florida back to New Jersey, Monmouth ...
For tickets, full schedules, and donation opportunities, visit gsff.org.NEW JERSEY – Film lovers, get ready! The Garden State Film Festival (GSFF) is back for its 23rd annual celebration, bringing an exciting lineup of screenings, panels, and special events to two iconic locations: the vibrant ...
NEWARK, NJ — The New Jersey Hall of Fame (NJHOF) has released its list of 60 nominees for the 2025 public vote, which is open through April 15.The inductees will be announced at the end of June, with the induction ceremony scheduled for the fall.TAPinto is proud to be a media sponsor of the New ...
Join Brookdale Community College for the Sunday, April 6th Open House from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Register Here Brookdale's Open House is a great opportunity for prospective students and their families to become acquainted with Brookdale’s opportunities and various pathways to success.Attendees ...
Samantha Farrugia on the left, with her brother Vincent and a Lunch Break representative. The food donations weighed in at over 600 pounds!! COLTS NECK, NJ — Samantha Farrugia, a junior at St John Vianney High School and her brother Vincent Farrugia, an 8th grader at St. Leo the Great School, are ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY – Brookdale Community College is once again proving that it has something for everyone, offering top-tier education, hands-on training, and cutting-edge resources across its programs. The latest example? A stunning 2024 Chevrolet Corvette, generously donated by General Motors, now ...
HOLMDEL, NJ: Have you ever thought about writing a book? Maybe you had a business or life experience that sparked a story idea, or maybe you overcame adversity and you felt a need to share to help others? And, then life can get in the way, or you don't know where to start in the journey of ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY: Tom Hayes, former director of Customer and Community Relations at New Jersey Natural Gas (NJNG), has accepted the new role of Capital Campaign Director for Mercy Center, a nonprofit dedicated to uplifting the lives of individuals in the Asbury Park area, who are in need of ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY– A 43-year-old man from Keyport, New Jersey, has pleaded guilty to serious charges related to sexual misconduct involving a juvenile family member, including the creation and distribution of explicit material. Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced the plea on ...
First Some Fun Facts About Saint Patrick’s Day:The Shamrock: Saint Patrick is said to have used the three-leafed shamrock to explain the Christian Trinity to the Irish, and it’s been an emblem of Ireland ever since.Green Rivers: In addition to the Chicago River, other places—such as the Forth and ...
MIDDLETOWN, NJ: .Marjorie (Scoras) McKee turned 104-years-old on Saturday, March 8th! On Sunday, March 9th, McKee, a Middletown resident for the last 41 years, and a group of her friends were out partying it up at Neil Michael's Steakhouse in Hazlet. The group enjoyed a delicious dinner, and very ...