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Satz Star Wars Ensemble

By JEANNE WALL

May 6, 2021

HOLMDEL, NJ - The talented students at the Satz School in Holmdel have done it again.

As the school year winds down the percussion and other sounds of the classic Star Wars come to life in a tribute collection you can see right here!

Holmdel Schools move Principals to maximize new initiatives: reading , step-up, science, gifted and talented students and additional special services.

Holmdel Announces Senior Staff Reassignments - Addressing Pandemic-Related Academic Disruption

These new initiatives include a reading program, the step-up program, a science program, programs for gifted and talented students, and additional special services.

HOLMDEL, NJ - According to news released by the district, Dr. Lee Seitz, Interim Superintendent of the Holmdel ...

Tax Cut: Holmdel Board of Education Cuts Taxes; Bolsters Reading and Math Instruction

The Holmdel Board of Education took steps to lower local school taxes this week with the passage of a 2021-22 school budget - property tax levy dropped by almost a quarter of a million dollars.

HOLMDEL, NJ - The Holmdel Board of Education delivered a budget that resulted in a reduction of the tax levy, something taxpayers haven't seen in years.

According to the Superintendent ...

April 23 Celebrates World Book Day. Every new day is an opportunity to read!

In a world of never-ending social media streams and ever-present technological devices, taking a moment to sit down and read a library book can seem like a lost art. We do everything we can at school to foster students’ love of reading, but carrying on good habits at home is an essential supplement to ...

Stay the course by taking a few at Brookdale Community College.

MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ: Brookdale Community College offers degrees in 75 Academic Programs including options, 7 Academic Credit Certificates, and 11 Academic Credit Certificates of Achievement. Learn more about Brookdale and all it has to offer.

Holmdel High School Senior Bill Zhang advocates to raise awareness for Alzheimer's disease, public policy issues and critical research funding.

The Alzheimer's Association Greater New Jersey Chapter (AAGNJ), the leading volunteer-driven voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support, advocacy and research is spotlighting people who make a difference in the fight to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia especially in April — National Volunteers Month. Today we say thank you to Bill Zhang, an ...

Hazlet Board of Education Cuts Tax Rate: Public Hearing Set for May 3rd

HAZLET, NJ - Hazlet taxpayers may be breathing a sigh of relief as the difficult year with COVID-19 starts to get a little better with more in person learning. In addition, a modest cut to their tax rate in the proposed budget can make a dollar travel just a little farther.

May 3rd 2021 is the scheduled public hearing date for the Hazlet Schools 2021-2022 Budget.

According to the ...

Holmdel Board of Education Issues "Statement of Solidarity" with the Asian-American Community

HOLMDEL, NJ - On Friday, the Holmdel Board of Education issued a "Statement of Solidarity" with the Asian-American community:

“Last year, the Holmdel Board of Education, acting on public feedback, intensified its ongoing examination of our diversity and inclusion activities within the district, which included a review of our curriculum, school, and workplace standards. We ...

Standardized Test, NJ Public Schools, Murphy, COVID-19

Students will still face a version of the mandatory exam in the fall. But questions on the details linger.

Special to TAPinto.net. This story was written and produced by NJ Spotlight. It is being republished under a special NJ News Commons content-sharing agreement related to COVID-19 coverage. To read more, visit njspotlight.com.

In a bit of a surprise, the Murphy administration ...

The Academy NJ: A new year-round school for children with specific learning needs, opens in Holmdel's Bell Works. Register now for April 10th Information Session.

The Academy NJ is all about enjoyable, colorful learning spaces where the child feels physically and emotionally comfortable. The kids have "movement breaks" after each learning period, where they walk, run, play 15 min of sports, go outside... and return to fun learning.

HOLMDEL, NJ: Bell Works brings so much to our community. Where else can you stop by for a business ...

The Woman’s Exchange Presents $350,000 For Scholarships To Brookdale Community College

By BROOKDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

May 1, 2021

Monmouth County, NJ - The Board of Directors of the Woman's Exchange of Monmouth County presented a check of $350,000 to Dr. David Stout, president of Brookdale Community College. These funds will provide scholarships over ten years to women, age 25 or older, living in Monmouth County enrolling in continuing education ...

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NJ Woman Kindly Looks to Care for Ailing ‘Mama Fox’

By MATT KADOSH

May 10, 2021

WESTFIELD, NJ — An ailing mother fox spotted in a Westfield neighborhood is in for a treat, along with some treatment for its mange, thanks to a town resident.

Susana MacLean told TAPinto she found the red fox on the grounds of her home and noticed its severe mange. Sarcoptic mange is a contagious skin condition that causes severe itching from mites.

“I decided ...

NEW JERSEY — A Stafford Township School District nurse found it extremely hard to witness children wearing masks all day long in school. Her conviction became too strong to continue to keep quiet on the matter.

When she decided to do something about it, she got suspended from her job in the Stafford School district.

Nurse Erin Pein has been ...

Local NJ Wrestling Coach and Teacher John DeNuto, Indicted for Sex Crimes

MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ — A local wrestling coach and Special Education teacher has been charged with numerous counts of multiple sex crimes and avoidance of arrest and prosecution. John DeNuto coached at 15 public and Catholic high schools and township youth programs in Central New Jersey, including St. John Vianney in Holmdel, Raritan High School in Hazlet and Middletown ...

YMCA Welcomes New Board Members

By YMCA OF GREATER MONMOUTH COUNTY

May 11, 2021

SHREWSBURY, NJ — The YMCA of Greater Monmouth County is pleased to announce the addition of seven new members to its board of directors, recently elected to three-year terms.

The board is composed of 42 members who help guide the nonprofit’s strategic direction, set policy, and raise support to strengthen the community through youth development, healthy living, and social ...

Bayshore Medical Center Earns Accreditation from the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers of the American College of Surgeons

HOLMDEL, NJ - Hackensack Meridian Bayshore Medical Center has received accreditation from The National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC), a quality program administered by the American College of Surgeons (ACS).

To achieve NAPBC accreditation, a breast center demonstrates compliance with the NAPBC standards that address a center’s leadership, clinical services, research, ...

Brookdale's Elisa Masiero Selected Top Community College Student in New Jersey

Monmouth County - Brookdale Community College student Elisa Masiero has been named a 2021 New Century Workforce Scholar and will receive a $1,250 scholarship sponsored by The Coca-Cola Foundation and Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society.

“Congratulations to Elisa Masiero for receiving the highest score in the state of New Jersey and being selected as the top community college ...

YMCA and SCAN Bringing Older Adults Together to Focus on Health and Wellness, on May 26.

By YMCA OF GREATER MONMOUTH COUNTY

May 2, 2021

MONMOUTH AND OCEAN COUNTIES: It’s been a long and often lonely year for senior citizens. From losing family and friends to the coronavirus to enduring long periods of isolation, the pandemic has impacted older adults in unimaginable ways.

But as a wave of vaccinations among the country’s most vulnerable population has occurred, three organizations are reaching out to ...

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Summer Camp for Kids More Important Than Ever.

By GIRL SCOUTS OF THE JERSEY SHORE CEO EILEEN HIGGINS

April 21, 2021

After more than a year of remote learning, social isolation, canceled activities and school events, summer camp in the great outdoors has never been more important for our children.

Summer camp gives children so much of what’s been missing since the pandemic began – space to explore nature, time to connect in person with other kids and positive role models, and opportunity to ...

Keyport Marina: 185 Unit Residential Housing Project with Automated Parking Deck Proposed.

By JEANNE WALL

May 12, 2021

Developer Michael Tennyson (CEO and Founder of Ashling Development) and Tom Galante, (Founder of T.Galante Construction), presented plans for 184 total units; 85% one bedroom and 15% two bedroom on the four acre parcel. There are no three bedrooms planned. Low to moderate income (COAH) housing is currently not proposed. There are 385 parking spaces proposed in buildings that range ...

🍹Introducing… Bar Bella at Bell Works! Bell Works partnered with Axelrod Performing Arts Center to offer live performances all summer long.

HOLMDEL, NJ: The moment Holmdel has been waiting for.... The Grand Opening of Bar Bella at Bell Works! Bar Bella officially opens May 13th and will be open Wednesdays 1-10pm, so Bell Works Fresh market-goers can enjoy a refreshing sip al fresco after shopping with local vendors, and Thursdays-Saturdays 4-10pm.

This summer, Bell Works is transforming their beautiful Roof Deck ...

HOLMDEL, NJ: It's time to MEET THE CANDIDATES via zoom. Monday, May 17, 2021 at 7:30 PM, Citizens for Informed Land Use (CILU) will host a Republican Candidate Forum for the Holmdel Township Committee elections, just a couple weeks away in June. Republican primary candidates Ron Emma and Rocco Impreveduto will be attending. These candidates are competing for one seat on ...

YMCA Welcomes New Board Members

By YMCA OF GREATER MONMOUTH COUNTY

May 11, 2021

SHREWSBURY, NJ — The YMCA of Greater Monmouth County is pleased to announce the addition of seven new members to its board of directors, recently elected to three-year terms.

To achieve NAPBC accreditation, a breast center demonstrates compliance with the NAPBC standards that address a center’s leadership, clinical services, research, ...