September is National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. "Childhood Cancer is the number one disease killer in children, yet is consistently underfunded," said Steve Healey, co-founder of The Brooke Healey Foundation. Less than four percent of the federal budget for cancer research is dedicated to pediatric cancer. "Awareness leads to action and will get us closer to ...

FREEHOLD, NJ – The deadline for students in the Fourth Congressional District to apply for a congressional nomination to attend a United States service academy—as a member of the class of 2026—is Friday, October 8th, announced Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) today.

“Throughout my tenure in Congress, I've had the honor and privilege of nominating more than 1,000 outstanding ...

September means back to school. The fall of 2021 can be an exciting time for parents, teachers and students, many of whom have not attended school in person for a year or more. 

In certain cases, children have experienced learning challenges during the pandemic. Has your child been having trouble with reading and writing (literacy) since or before the emergency ...

HOLMDEL, NJ -- Altrui Foundation is a non-profit co-founded by former Holmdel students, Rahul Kavuru (CEO) a rising senior at St.Paul’s School, Shreya Kavuru a rising freshman at Yale University, and Sourish Jasti a sophomore at the Wharton School. 

Altrui’s main venture: Altrui Rx, is in the process of patenting their 2L product, a medication redistribution platform that ...

NEW JERSEY: On Friday, September 24, a new mask mandate takes effect.  Employees of child care centers in New Jersey must be fully vaccinated or be tested weekly, and everyone at these facilities — including children beginning at age 2 — must wear masks indoors, under Gov. Phil Murphy’s latest coronavirus-related mandates.

While the mask mandate takes effects ...

MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ — The year-and-a-half-long rent moratorium is ending. The moratorium existed due to the economic challenges COVID-19 caused. These protections kept most renters in their homes, even if they were unable to pay rent. Now, as of September 1, the moratorium will lift for many. 

New Jersey households who are considered middle-income, as of September 1, 2021, can be ...

NEW JERSEY:  The Constitutional Officers Association of New Jersey (COANJ) presented Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) with their 2021 Legislator of the Year Award at their annual Officers Installation Dinner held last week. According to the independent watchdog organization Govtrack, as of January 1, 2021 Smith ranks second among all 435 Members of the House over the last two decades ...

County Clerk Hanlon Sworn in as President of Statewide Constitutional Officers Association.

Photo above: Monmouth County Sheriff Shaun Golden, Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon, Commissioner Ross Licitra, Commissioner Director Tom Arnone. 

NEW JERSEY–  On Thursday, September 16, Monmouth County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon was sworn in as President of the ...

"We have to do something about it" - Committeeman Santhana - seeks an exploratory study

HOLMDEL, NJ - After a speedy regular meeting, the perennial topic of flooding at Palmer Square in Holmdel came up. According to the meeting, residents at Palmer Square have been sending letters to the Township asking for help.

"I'm sure you received letters from Palmer Square" ...

Watch Video by Monmouth County Clerk Hanlon on New Voting Process

FREEHOLD, NJ —There will be 10 polling locations throughout Monmouth County for voters to cast their votes by machine for a nine-day period before the November 2 general election.

Monmouth County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon has announced that early in-person voting will be available from October 23 to October 31 at ...

MIDDLETOWN -- Vincent Solomeno, who’s seeking a seat in the State Senate in the Thirteenth Legislative District, was endorsed Thursday by the New Jersey State Firefighters Mutual Benevolent Association (FMBA). The organization represents 5,000 career firefighters, emergency medical technicians and dispatchers statewide. 

“I’m honored that New Jersey’s firefighters, ...

MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ:  IMA Urgent Care and Primary Care Centers give back to the local community with varioius campaigns throughout the year. Most recently, IMA hosted a back to school supply collection. . As a result,  IMA Urgent Care’s patients donated over $10,000 in back-to-school supplies to benefit students at four area schools. 

This year, IMA Urgent Care & ...

MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ It was an evening to remember as Michael Ghegan, Quincy Mumford, & David Alastre performed live on August 25, at the Blu Grotto Biergarten outdoor stage, at Monmouth Park Racetrack, in Oceanport. The event was hosted by the Monmouth Park Charity Fund, an organization that strategically awards funding to various local charities.

Traditionally, the Monmouth Park ...

Temple Shalom, 5 Ayrmont Lane in Aberdeen, is hosting a Blood Drive on Sunday, October 3rd from 8:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. in conjunction with RWJ Barnabas Health and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital.

Bring a photo ID and be sure to eat and drink prior to donating.  Masks are required.  All donors will receive a tee shirt and will be entered into a $50 gift card ...

NEW JERSEY — A Burlington County man and his family are asking for a kind, generous and healthy person to help to save his life.

Mark Klayman, who lives in Marlton, is in desperate need to find a kidney donor, and time is literally running out. He has been diagnosed with End Stage Renal Failure and also has diabetes and high blood pressure. Because of his ...

HOLMDEL, NJ - Do your kids want to play volleyball? You may be in the right place. The Holmdel Youth Activities Association has been providing recreation opportunities for Holmdel children for many years. They offer a variety of sports opportunities throughout the year so bookmarking their website would keep you updated.

According to their website - The goal of Holmdel Youth Activities ...

MIDDLETOWN, NJ: The Middletown Arts Center, in collaboration with the Dunbar Repertory Company, presents Mr. Rickey Calls a Meeting, written by Ed Schmidt and directed by Mark Antonio Henderson, October 15th through 17th. In this engrossing production, Joe Louis, Paul Robeson, Bill “Bojangles” Robinson, Jackie Robinson and Brooklyn Dodgers general manager, Branch Rickey, meet in ...

SOUTH AMBOY, NJ -- He’s been on the Irish American music scene for as long as anyone can remember. Entertainer Andy Cooney started his professional career in the mid-1980s at age 17 playing in Kennedy’s as a piano player. Paddy Noonan heard about me and hired me. I worked with him for about 8 years and did four albums with him.  Later, he went out on his own at age 27 ...

MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ— With federal pandemic-related unemployment benefits to expire on September 4, Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners reminds residents that career services are available through the Division of Workforce Development.

Free services include assistance with job search, resume and interview skills, career counseling, webinars and information on training grants for ...

MONMOUTH AND OCEAN COUNTIES: The Senior Citizens Activities Network, popularly known s SCAN, serves the 55 and over community in Monmouth and Ocean Counties. SCAN enriches the lives of many with programming to promote healthy lifestyles, continuing education, and access to community and economic resources. The programs and classes keep many seniors active, healthy and ...

HAZLET, NJ: Kevin Kelly, owner of the popular Kevin Kelly Salon in Keyport, had a plan to bring the community together, with local businesses, to have fun with professional entertainment, and at the same time give back locally. On August 14, from 4pm-8-pm at the Holiday Inn in Hazlet, Kelly successfully pulled off his plan with a fundraiser, "Project Walk," to benefit ...

HOLMDEL, NJ:  The face of Holmdel as one exits off of the GSP is the grazing animals at the historic Potter's Farm. A town once known for its farming and rural character, now has a new oink and moo in town!

 Oink and Moo BBQ & Burgers will soon open at Bell Works in Holmdel, N.J. Delivery is in 20 minutes, guaranteed! A grand opening is slated for October ...

“Between the food, drink and entertainment lineup, there was truly no better way to kick off the start of fall than Oysterfest!”  said Jamie Edelbach, Marketing Manager for the Red Bank RiverCenter.

RED BANK, NJ: A near perfect weather day with a steady cool breeze welcomed hundreds (probably over a 1,000 at one time), locals and visitors to the Red Bank Oysterfest where the ...

FREEHOLD, NJ — Four months of investigative work by law enforcement has resulted in the arrest of 14 men on various child pornography charges, according to the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office.

During the sweep led by Monmouth County’s Computer Crimes Unit and Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, the following persons have charged with second-degree endangering the ...

MIDDLETOWN, NJ  — Convert landscape and garden trimmings into valuable compost. Incorporate this soil amendment into garden soil to improve drainage in clay soil and increase water-holding ability in fast draining sandy soils. It also promotes healthy plant growth more resistant to insect and disease problems and keeps plant-based kitchen scraps and garden waste out of ...

HOLMDEL, NJ - In the right place at this right time.

 "On 9/25/21 at 1:45PM Holmdel Police officers were assisting a subject that had fallen off a bicycle on Middle Road. During this time an unrelated motor vehicle crash occurred on Laurel Avenue near Middle Rd involving a Lexus sedan and a Ford F150." According to a news release.

"The driver of the Lexus was entrapped ...

TAPinto Holmdel has received a report that the Holmdel teen has been found and is returned safely to her parents. Thank you to law enforcement and the public for your help! 

"PARENTS SAY THEY LOVE HER AND ARE WAITING AND PRAYING FOR HER SAFE RETURN"

HOLMDEL, NJ: According to a report from the Holmdel Police Department: The Holmdel Police Department is seeking ...

“Beautiful spa with the nicest staff and most caring, talented doctors! My results are beautiful and I couldn’t be happier with my experience here! I am treated like family every time I go! I have referred so many friends & family members because of how wonderful of an experience I have with Dr. Samra!”  -Sara G

HOLMDEL, NJ: There's a Celebration in Holmdel ...

Above photo: Dr. Declan O'Scanlon with his son, Senator Declan O'Scanlon

Dr. Declan O’Scanlon, Sr., 92, of Colts Neck passed away suddenly on Thursday, September 16, 2021.  He was born in Tuam, County Galway, Ireland and came to the United States in 1955. He graduated from St. Ignatius College and continued his education at the University College, both in Galway, ...

HOLMDEL, NJ - The Memorial 'Run to Remember' of Ed Harris graced the grounds of Holmdel High School on Sunday. A race that was held on the very same grounds where a young Ed Harris used to run. It was a fitting tribute to a man loved by all who knew him and the hundreds who attended to honor him and is family.

There was a sense of family and wistful remembrances from new ...

HOLMDEL, NJ: On the eve of the 20th Anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks on our country, the community of Holmdel gathered together to never forget and to always remember. The Township of Holmdel was brought to its knees in grief and prayer, on September 11, 2001 as ten beloved community member's precious lives were taken. 

On the evening of September 10, the community of ...

147 people who were born in Monmouth County, raised in Monmouth County, or living in Monmouth County died on 9/11 as a result of the terrorist attacks that shook the nation that day. This list of names was originally compiled by Monmouth County's 9/11 Memorial Committee. Click here to view the 147 precious lives taken on that tragic day that changed the world ...

COLTS NECK, NJ - The Colts Neck Township Committee is inviting all residents to honor the lives lost in 911. Please click here for more information on attending the Colts Neck Township September 11th Commemorative Service at 6:00 p.m.

As part of the Colts Neck Township September 11th Commemoration, the township will participate in “Light up the Shore” in conjunction ...

MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ: The waterfront from Keyport to Manasquan will be lighting up Monmouth County's coastlines on the evening of Saturday, September 11 to “Light Up the Shore,” commemorating the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on the United States. 

Monmouth County is spearheading the event “in honor of the lives lost and the fearless display of ...

HOLMDEL, NJ - On Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at 7:30 p.m. the Environmental Commission will meet in person  in the Court Room at Town Hall. 

The group is all volunteer and appointed to various terms. It's Chaired by Bill Kastning. 

Board Members

Name
Term Length
Term Expiration




William Kastning (Commission ...

Local author, Shari LaRosa, shared some time with TAPinto, after recently launching “Ring Tail Raffi – Mindfulness in Madagascar”. It was wonderful to receive an advance copy of this purposeful rhyming story that is sure to provide a wonderful opportunity for parents to address the topic of anxiety with their children, as well ...

RED BANK, NJ: The Zoning Board met in person last night and approved the single agenda item, an apartment proposal at 273 Shrewsbury Avenue.  Applicant Warren Diamond will demolish the existing building and construct a 3-story mixed-use structure, with ten, 2-bedroom apartments on the second and third floors.

Also included is 1,410 square feet of retail space on the ground floor and 26 ...