MIDDLETOWN, NJ - You may have seen the amazing video below that is part genius, part mad scientist and most incredibly talented. If you watched it before you may have certainly shared it with your friends since it is that interesting and fun. However, you may not have known that the video and many like it are the work of an incredibly talented local teenager from right ...

HOLMDEL, NJ – Welcome to the Neighborhood's Premiere Indoor Golf Venue!  Swing Loose® Indoor Golf in Bell Works is pleased to announce it is re-opening and welcoming customers back to practice & play golf indoors. Swing Loose® Indoor Golf is an indoor golf training/practice, entertainment, corporate event, and competition facility.  

Golfers of all ...

MIDDLETOWN, NJ: At their June 15th regular meeting, the Middletown Township Committee voted to proceed with the addition of synthetic turf athletic fields at Normandy Park, which will form the Normandy Park Soccer Complex upon completion. The project was contracted to Grade construction at a cost of $2.76 million, according to the meeting agenda. Deputy Mayor Anthony Fiore said that successful ...

TRENTON, NJ -- Gov. Phil Murphy announced at his daily COVID-19 press briefing on Thursday that he has extended New Jersey's public health emergency another 30 days due to the coronavirus, even though the spread of the disease has slowed significantly by many important measures. For instance, hospitalizations are down 94% from New Jersey's peak and 12% from June 17, and the ...

TRENTON, NJ -- At his daily COVID-19 press briefing on Wednesday, Gov. Phil Murphy announced the reopening schedule that continues tomorrow – with social distancing and face covering requirements in place – for the following businesses:

Casinos,
Outdoor amusement parks and water parks,
Museums and libraries,
Indoor recreation, and
Gyms/fitness centers (for individualized ...

MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ: Monmouth ACTS (Assisting Community Through Services) officially launched the Financial Recovery Initiative to help support the financial needs of Monmouth County residents impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Monmouth ACTS was launched in 2019 by the Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders to carry out recommendations of a 2016 Human Services Needs ...

TRENTON, NJ - The New Jersey Education Association notched a massive legislative win on Monday by finally reducing the financial costs of their New Jersey members for health insurance. The legislation approved is navigating its way to the Governors desk.

Who will actually pay for it remains to be seen. For now, the teachers union can bask in victory as Republicans ...

MIDDLETOWN, NJ: Middletown parents and school community members got to learn about several subjects being tackled by the Board of Ed meeting, held virtually via Zoom, on June 24th. The meeting among other topics included things like modified graduation plans, recognition of retirees, and plans on building a school community culture that actively opposed racism and other forms of ...

MIDDLETOWN, NJ - Dyese Davis, a Neptune resident and former Brookdale Community College student, was recently sworn in as the newest member of the Brookdale Community College Board of Trustees. Davis is the Deputy Chief of Staff to Senator Vin Gopal. 

According to the press release,  Davis is not new to serving her community. She first became involved while she ...

MIDDLETOWN, NJ: As we are all cautiously emerging from an unprecedented time, we have Middletown Library to remind us that we are living history. The Middletown Public Library is looking for your help to document the historical COVID-19 pandemic. Your personal photos, thoughts, artwork and stories are wanted! They will be compiled by the Middletown Township Library as part of a local history ...

MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ: Green Leaf Pet Resort of Ocean is GROWING! Fantastic job opportunities are available in management, human resources and marketing. MUST LOVE DOGS! Green Leaf offers luxury pet care in a warm and loving family environment where every dog is adored! Great work atmosphere filled with tail wagging fun activities. Green Leaf of Ocean is Now Hiring with opportunites in the ...

EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - I loved my Great-Aunt Fannie. At 97, she still lived alone and worked at her sewing machine every day. Her Yiddish name was Fagelah, which meant little bird. So when a little bird—a blue parakeet to be exact—showed up on my deck the very day Aunt Fannie died in June 2015, it felt like we were being visited by her spirit.

The hungry bird flew ...

MIDDLETOWN, NJ: Middletown senior citizens are invited to join fellow Middletown seniors for virtual Bingo,! The fun online event will take place on Thursday, July 9 at 11:00 AM. Register at www.middletownnj.org/signup by July 8. Prizes to the winners! Must be a Middletown resident age 60+. Once registered details on how to play will be emailed to you! Middletown's ...

With New Jersey opening up again after the COVID-19 lockdown, virtual school ending, and the warmer weather here, it's time for enjoying something, well, almost normal! It's time for a summer swim! Many of the Jersey Shore beach clubs are filled to capacity with some having over 100 families on a wait list! Not to worry though, the local pool clubs in Holmdel, Hazlet and ...

Obituary of Lawrence M. Falcon

Lawrence “Larry” M. Falcon, 77, of Morganville passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, July 1, 2020. He was born in Newark, raised in Bloomfield, and had lived in Old Bridge, South Brunswick, and Freehold Township, before settling in Morganville in 2015. Larry graduated Seton Hall University in 1964 where he received his ...

Reflection – July 2020
When we hold our suffering in a way that opens us to greater compassion, 
 heartbreak becomes a source of healing, deepening our empathy for others
who suffer and extending our ability to reach out to them. 
~ Parker Palmer

Not long ago I received a tender letter from someone whose heartbreak eventually led to becoming a source of compassion for ...

"The Veteran Care Service team's focus on benefits for our Veterans really fills a void in our society. They carry the banner that says don't forget the sacrifice these men and women have made for our Country! They provide a clear and concise way for these folks to access the benefits and programs that they earned, need and deserve." Ron T.

NEW JERSEY: As always, Veteran Care ...

MIDDLETOWN, NJ - Find solace in the great outdoors this summer on one of the many beautiful hiking trails in Middletown! 

The Monmouth County Parks System offers some best hiking in the state, with trails for all fitness levels. Get on your hiking boots and check out these three great hikes!

Huber Woods - For easy-to-moderate hiking, the Nature Loop at Huber Woods is excellent. Use the ...

HAZLET, NJ: The stars aligned just so and... A great public and private partnership that is designed to bring the best of both worlds to hundreds of children in Hazlet, Middletown and much of the Bayshore area was created! Hazlet Township is pleased to announce the return of summer camp and the reopening of the Hazlet Swim & Tennis Club!  It took careful planning by two ...

COLTS NECK, NJ: There is a very special pre-school conveniently located in Colts Neck! The Country Day School of Colts Neck (CDSCN) is a place where every child is cared for like family, in a safe and loving environment, where learning is always fun! On Monday, June 15th, very excited and happy children returned to the CDSCN to resume their pre-school program! Teachers were lined ...

ChillRx Cryotherapy of Red Bank re-opened and is following all safety guidelines. Owner Paul Musho, pictured below is welcoming previous and new customers! ChillRX's cutting-edge healthcare and beauty technologies provide non-invasive therapies for specific ailments.

RED BANK, NJ:  Feeling a little sluggish and avoiding the mirror?  Perhaps you succumbed to the ...

NEW JERSEY - Elective surgeries and limited retail shopping have already returned statewide. But Gov. Phil Murphy said Friday that in three days, New Jersey’s nine million residents will face their biggest test yet toward safely congregating indoors.  

“Salons and barbershops are going to be our first step [when it comes to] largely sedentary indoor openings,” ...

NEW JERSEY: Once again, Samra Plastic Surgery surgeons have been recognized as NJ Top Docs. NJ Top Docs has a stringent review process  where they select the best physicians based on certifications, years in practice, and patient reviews. This list of elite physicians is made available to patients seeking highly qualified healthcare providers. Three of Samra Plastic ...

RED BANK, NJ: The Red Bank Family YMCA will distribute 179 boxes of fresh produce for those in need on Wednesday, July 1, from 12noon to 2pm.  

The Red Bank Y is located at 166 Maple Avenue and has been working with Seashore Produce under the “Friends of Farmers” program.

A lot of families are far from out of the woods and need your help. 

The ...

MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ: The YMCA of Greater Monmouth County pivoted immediately when its facilities shut down in March as the COVID crisis started. The gym floors, exercise spaces and pools were vacant, but employees and volunteers jumped into action to respond to critical community needs.

Working in partnership with area food banks and community organizations, the Y has been distributing ...

NEW JERSEY — Every now and then we may notice the faint blue and purple lines on the inside of our wrists when we check our watches for the time, or notice these veins bulging throughout our bodies after a strenuous workout. But seldom are we reminded of the nutrient-rich blood flowing through them that keep us alive. While the thought of having blood running through our veins is ...

The Grove at Shrewsbury, Brook 35 Plaza, and Lunch Break Launch Innovative Program 

to Fill Food Pantry Shelves

MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ: Hunger doesn’t social distance. For too many families in our area, empty dinner plates are a frightening reality as the COVID-19 pandemic reaches ever deeper into our economy. Since March, Lunch Break, the Red Bank-based food pantry and social ...

HOLMDEL, NJ – Welcome to the Neighborhood's Premiere Indoor Golf Venue!  Swing Loose® Indoor Golf in Bell Works is pleased to announce it is re-opening and welcoming customers back to practice & play golf indoors. Swing Loose® Indoor Golf is an indoor golf training/practice, entertainment, corporate event, and competition facility.  

Golfers of all ...

HOLMDEL, NJ: With movie theaters closed and families looking for entertainment on a summer evening, towns across the state are looking at providing outdoor movie experiences. During the Township committee meeting on Tuesday evening via Zoom,  the governing body approved the request from Bell Works, permitting Bell Works to utilize their vast open parking lots to ...

TRENTON, NJ -- Gov. Phil Murphy announced at his daily COVID-19 press briefing on Thursday that he has extended New Jersey's public health emergency another 30 days due to the coronavirus, even though the spread of the disease has slowed significantly by many important measures. For instance, hospitalizations are down 94% from New Jersey's peak and 12% from June 17, and the ...

TRENTON, NJ -- At his daily COVID-19 press briefing on Wednesday, Gov. Phil Murphy announced the reopening schedule that continues tomorrow – with social distancing and face covering requirements in place – for the following businesses:

Casinos,
Outdoor amusement parks and water parks,
Museums and libraries,
Indoor recreation, and
Gyms/fitness centers (for individualized ...

TRENTON, NJ - Gov. Phil Murphy announced today he signed a three-month $7.6 billion budget extension prompted by the coronavirus pandemic that allows the State to continue spending through September.

Murphy said the three-month gap budget, which authorizes state spending through the extended 2020 state fiscal year that ends on Sept. 30, slashes $1.2 billion in previously authorized ...

FREEHOLD, NJ — Secured drop boxes for depositing completed mail-in ballots for the July 7 primary election have been placed at five locations throughout Monmouth County. They are:

Eatontown Borough Municipal Building

47 Broad Street 
Located at rear entrance


Englishtown Borough Municipal Building

15 Main Street  
Located at rear ...

All active registered Republicans and Democrats will receive a mail in ballot (based upon the Statewide Voter Registration System)

* All active unaffiliated voters and inactive Republicans and Democrats will receive a mail in ballot application

*Ballots are due back to the Board of Elections for counting via hand delivery July 7, 2020 at 8pm.  Mailed ballots must be postmarked by July ...

TRENTON, NJ – Gov. Phil Murphy is hailing a new directive that requires hundreds of law enforcement agencies across the state to reveal the names of cops who have been reprimanded or fired as “a step forward for transparency.”

The order from Attorney General Gurbir Grewal’s office will require all state, county and local law enforcement agencies to release, at least on ...

TRENTON, NJ — As the phased reopening of New Jersey continues amid the COVID-19 pandemic and warming weather, the Department of Environmental Protection reminds the public that controlling the mosquito population and risk for disease is more important than ever, Commissioner Catherine R. McCabe said.

With public health in the spotlight as a result of the pandemic, residents doing ...

Above: Comfort Keepers Executive Director of Business Development, Linda Sirico with CareOne Holmdel Healthcare Heroes.

MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ: On Wednesday, June 24th, Comfort Keepers of Shrewsbury celebrated their Annual National Day of Joy by choosing to honor CareOne healthcare workers at multiple locations, with the simple joy of ice cream! The ...

The FDA has published an advisory to the public not to use any hand sanitizer manufactured by Eskbiochem SA deCV in Mexico due to the potential presence of methanol. “Methanol is not an acceptable ingredient for hand sanitizers and should not be used due to its toxic effects,” read the advisory.

An increased awareness for hand hygiene during the COVID-19 pandemic is pushing the ...

HOLMDEL, NJ: Years ago, it was easy to find a house call doctor to take care of sick, elderly and homebound patients. Today, visiting physicians aren’t as common, but they’re not impossible to find. VNA Health Group’s Visiting Physician Services (VPS) is one of the largest and most experienced house call practices in New Jersey. Our mission is to enable patients ...

Reflection – July 2020
When we hold our suffering in a way that opens us to greater compassion, 
 heartbreak becomes a source of healing, deepening our empathy for others
who suffer and extending our ability to reach out to them. 
~ Parker Palmer

Not long ago I received a tender letter from someone whose heartbreak eventually led to becoming a source of compassion for ...

MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ: Monmouth ACTS (Assisting Community Through Services) officially launched the Financial Recovery Initiative to help support the financial needs of Monmouth County residents impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Monmouth ACTS was launched in 2019 by the Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders to carry out recommendations of a 2016 Human Services Needs ...

TRENTON, NJ -- Although he planned to loosen restrictions on indoor dining in New Jersey on Thursday, July 2, Gov. Phil Murphy announced at his daily COVID-19 press conference Monday that he will delay the reopening. He provided no timetable of when indoor dining -- even at reduced capacity -- would resume.

Murphy pointed to packed crowds at outdoor bars and restaurants -- with ...

Above: Comfort Keepers Executive Director of Business Development, Linda Sirico with CareOne Holmdel Healthcare Heroes.

MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ: On Wednesday, June 24th, Comfort Keepers of Shrewsbury celebrated their Annual National Day of Joy by choosing to honor CareOne healthcare workers at multiple locations, with the simple joy of ice cream! The ...

HOLMDEL, NJ – Welcome to the Neighborhood's Premiere Indoor Golf Venue!  Swing Loose® Indoor Golf in Bell Works is pleased to announce it is re-opening and welcoming customers back to practice & play golf indoors. Swing Loose® Indoor Golf is an indoor golf training/practice, entertainment, corporate event, and competition facility.  

Golfers of all ...

FREEHOLD, NJ — A medical examiner has confirmed that the human remains found at 86 Wickapecko Drive in Ocean Township are those of Jacqueline Terrulli, who went missing on September 12, 2019, according to the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office.

The human remains were discovered on June 18 during demolition of the property, where her home had been destroyed by fire on September 12, ...

MILLTOWN, NJ - The We Are One Rally held in Borough Park on Juneteenth is a first for Milltown, which is not a community known for its diversity. Juneteenth is a state holiday celebrated on June 19. It dates back to 1865 when Union Army General Gordon Granger made the announcement to free all slaves in Texas. The Emancipation Proclamation freed slaves in 1863, but was not enforced in Texas until ...

TRENTON, NJ -  A month ago today, judges throughout the state began hearing select cases by remote access. This week, the Supreme Court released information concerning the New Jersey Courts Post-Pandemic Plan.

According to a press release issued by Chief Justice Stuart Rabner and the Supreme Court, the courts will not be starting any new criminal jury trials just yet.  Incomplete ...

MIDDLETOWN, NJ: The administration and governing body of Middletown take great interest and provide strong support for local businesses, their owners and employees. As part of that ongoing support, Middletown's Featured Restaurant of the Week is: No Limits Cafe, a newer local restaurant that receives excellent reviews! No Limits Cafe is more than a restaurant. It's ...

BELL WORKS IN HOLMDEL, NJ: OPEN TO BROWSE AND SHOP LOCAL! #BellWorksFresh! Remember Holmdel's Bell Works Fresh Market in the Atrium? All the delicious fresh farmer's fruits and vegetables, gourmet cheeses, handmade soaps, specialty gifts... and so much more!?  Well... IT'S BACK! On Wednesday, June 17th, Bell Works Fresh Farmer's Market is OPEN to the public ...

TRENTON, NJ — Garden State eateries hurting because of COVID-19 will get some relief when the state begins outdoor dining, on Monday, June 15. Gov. Phil Murphy, announced Executive Order 150 on Wednesday, June 3, and said he has a reservation for June 15, although he didn’t say where.

“I hope folks with some confidence feel they can get out ...

MIDDLETOWN, NJ - Find solace in the great outdoors this summer on one of the many beautiful hiking trails in Middletown! 

The Monmouth County Parks System offers some best hiking in the state, with trails for all fitness levels. Get on your hiking boots and check out these three great hikes!

Huber Woods - For easy-to-moderate hiking, the Nature Loop at Huber Woods is excellent. Use the ...

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Since Memorial Day, the Jersey Shore has been grinding back to life. But after Gov. Phil Murphy lifted his stay-at-home order on June 9, the influx of visitors ...