HOLMDEL, NJ: JOIN THE HOLMDEL COMMUNITY ON JUNE 16, AT 4PM FOR AN EXCITING EVENT! GATHER WITH THE COMMUNITY AT BELL WORKS TO CELEBRATE AND CHEER FOR HOLMDEL'S MEGHA GANNE! EVERYONE WILL MEET IN FRONT OF SWING LOOSE GOLF ON WEDNESDAY, JUNE 16, AT 4:00 PM SHARP. SWING LOOSE GOLF IS LOCATED INSIDE BELL WORKS AT 101 CRAWFORDS CORNER ROAD IN HOLMDEL. Join community members, students, elected ...

COLTS NECK, NJ: Three weeks removed from setting the New Jersey state record in the 1600-meter race at the Holmdel Twilight’s Royal Rumble event, Lily Shapiro continued to dominate the mid-distance field at the Central Jersey, Group III Sectional Championships.

The junior secured two individual championships in the 800 and 1600-meter events, leading Colts Neck to the overall team title ...

MIDDLETOWN, NJ: A lower body injury to a top relay sprinter might have derailed most teams, but Middletown North’s 4x100 girls foursome overcame such an adverse situation on Saturday, racing to a new program record and helping the Lions eair their third sectional state title in the last five championship meets.

Katelyn Pederson, a junior, stepped in to fill the injury vacancy, and ...

NEW JERSEY -- Gov. Phil Murphy tweeted on Sunday that the state of New Jersey has now administered 8,885,212 total doses of the approved COVID-19 vaccines and that 4,355,540 New Jerseyans are now fully vaccinated.

In an earlier press release Murphy commented, "Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, my administration has been guided by science, data, and facts to put New Jersey on the ...

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ — Between 36 percent and 47 percent of New Jerseyans say they will “probably” or “definitely” not get vaccinated against COVID-19, with response rates varying depending on how the question is asked, according to the latest Rutgers-Eagleton Poll.

Among individuals reluctant to get vaccinated, 80 percent cite a concern about side effects, ...

TRENTON, NJ — Gov. Phil Murphy has ended the state’s COVID-19 public health emergency after 15 months, but he will continue to keep his executive powers under 14 orders that will continue through the end of the year.

“Today’s lifting of the COVID-19 public health emergency is a clear and decisive step on the path toward normalcy,” Murphy said in a June 4 ...

HOLMDEL, NJ - Holmdel Schools join rapidly growing list of mask optional districts, plans for same in September

Starting  Wednesday, June 16, Holmdel Schools students and staff will have the option of not wearing a mask on a school bus or in schools.  This lifting of restrictions on mask wearing will continue for the balance of the school year and beyond, unless there is a ...

MIDDLETOWN, NJ - For folks who believe that children should not have to wear masks in schools, this was a big week.

Parents in Middletown received news that they have the option of no longer wearing a mask inside the buildings. Middletown's schools are air-conditioned, similar to other schools like Holmdel. That didn't dissuade Superintendent Walker, who shared her updated ...

PAPER MILL PLAYHOUSE ANNOUNCES 

2021 RISING STAR AWARD WINNERS

Presented by the Investors Foundation

(Millburn, NJ) June 7, 2021 —The 2021 Paper Mill Playhouse Rising Star Awards Presented by the Investors Foundation took place on Monday, June 7, featuring performances from schools representing all corners of the state of New ...

LINCROFT, NJ: For the second year in a row, Brookdale Community College celebrated the success of its graduates with drive-thru commencement ceremonies, May 13 and 14.

“Commencement 2021 was one for the record books,” said Yesenia Madas, associate vice president of student affairs at Brookdale. “We had hundreds of students, their families, and even their pets attend one ...

Above photo is image of lawn sign you can display in support on your front lawn! 

MIDDLETOWN, NJ: Middletown is known for strong community values. In 2001 the town struggled to come to grips with an unimaginable devastating loss of 37 community members. Middletown suffered more loss from the 911 attack, than any town outside of Manhattan.  The town promised to always remember and ...

HOLMDEL – Alexander Ching’s boundless love of animals is now his legacy after the Memorial Day unveiling of a state-of-the-art dog park situated amongst the sprawling greenery of Holmdel’s historic Bayonet Farm.

A spacious one-acre parcel that features separate play areas for small and large dogs, as well as walking paths, pergolas shade tree plantings, a water spigot, ...

“These 22 officers who died never asked for, or wanted to be heroes, but sometimes as fate has it, it just turns out that way. The men and women in blue know this possibility, but they follow the calling in the name of community service. These 22 fallen officers had wives and husbands, mothers and fathers, brothers and sisters, and children young and old,” said Prosecutor Gramiccioni.

It's Play Time!! Whether your dog is bashful, daring or somewhere in-between, our diverse DAYCARE groups are formulated according to your dog’s temperament and play style. There’s room for dogs of all breeds, ages, and personalities to fit right in! 

PLAY DATES FOR EVERY DAY AND EVERY ONE!

Maybe your fur baby prefers playing with people? Green Leaf's DAY ...

Ben was caged with 16 other dogs in the back of a windowless van as it departed Tennessee on Feb. 9, where outside temperatures reached a high of 57. 

Ben at the Tennessee Valley Humane Society, after being surrendered by former owner.  Courtesy of TVHS.

At 6 a.m. the next day the van pulled around to the back of a large building and parked near a team of people prepared to ...

Humanitarian, Marilyn Schlossbach. 

HOLMDEL, NJ: Holmdel Chamber of Commerce is hosting a star-studded panel of foodies!

DAVID BURKE  and MARILYN SCHLOSSBACH

FOUNDER OF NO LIMITS CAFE; STEPHANIE CARTIER 

BELL WORKS CREATIVE DIRECTOR, NPZ STYLE DESIGNER PAOLA ZAMUDIO

AUTHOR OF "THEATRE OF THE KITCHEN" MICHAEL CAMPANELLA. 

The community ...

MONMOUTH AND OCEAN COUNTIES, NJ: In an excellent turnout, the YMCA of Greater Monmouth County, the Ocean County YMCA and Senior Citizens Activities Network (SCAN) brought together seniors last Wednesday by hosting numerous activities including educational classes and fitness workshops.  Several programs were offered virtually for those unable to attend.

The YMCA and SCAN partnered with ...

RED BANK, NJ – Three organizations are reaching out to older adults 55 and older in central New Jersey to celebrate National Senior Health & Fitness Day on May 26.

Click HERE to see the poster outlining the activities at each Y.

To register, click HERE.

The YMCA of Greater Monmouth County, the Ocean County YMCA and Senior Citizens Activities Network (SCAN) have joined ...

MIDDLETOWN, NJ – It's user-friendly and "smart". Middletown Township has completed the installation of  parking meters at the Ideal Beach parking lot. The meters were also installed at the Daily Parking Lot of the Middletown Train Station at the beginning of the year. The “smart” parking meters, some of which are solar, offer several payment options. You can ...

KEYPORT, NJ - The Borough of Keyport received an offer that may be hard to refuse. Based on their June 1st meeting, they won't. A massive 240 wind turbine project is planned offshore and the Borough has been invited to provide inputs as a 'consulting party'. It is not clear if they would have any say in its development but a seat at the table is a good start.

For Councilman ...

JERSEY SHORE: The whales have officially arrived!

Each year, humpback whales travel from their winter breeding ground in the West Indies to their summer feeding grounds up north. This means the best time to see them passing through the waters off of New York and New Jersey is now!

“We saw our first whale of the season a few weeks ago, right off of Seabright beach,” said ...

MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ: Not sure what to get Dad for Father's Day? The perfect gift awaits you at Swing Loose Indoor Golf, located conveniently in Bell Works! You can gift Dad with experience time together, or  or some nice alone time for him to get away and practice his swing! 

Swing Loose Indoor Golf offers great packages and gift cards too! You never have to worry about the ...

JERSEY SHORE: The whales have officially arrived!

Each year, humpback whales travel from their winter breeding ground in the West Indies to their summer feeding grounds up north. This means the best time to see them passing through the waters off of New York and New Jersey is now!

“We saw our first whale of the season a few weeks ago, right off of Seabright beach,” said ...

RED BANK, NJ:  YMCA of Greater Monmouth County is always there for our local community. 

STRONGER TOGETHER.   As a trusted source of support and leading human services provider in Greater Monmouth County, the Y stands ready to comfort and serve our most vulnerable individuals, children and families. The Y is grateful for the community support ,which enables a ...

Above photo: IMA Urgent Care Shrewsbury with Shrewsbury Fire Department

MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ: IMA Urgent Care and Primary Care, with two urgent care centers and eight primary care offices conveniently located in eastern Monmouth County, has donated over 600 cases of bottled water to local fire departments and first aid squads. 

The donations were a result of a bottled ...

MIDDLETOWN, NJ: Ocean Avenue Elementary, is celebrating 90 years of schooling students of the Middletown Township Public School District. Recently a community celebration was held on campus. Children enjoyed an obstacle course, inflatables and more, donated by Hope for Children Foundation (HFCF), a charitable organization based in Holmdel, founded in large part by Middletown ...

You are Invited to a Live Outdoor Concert at The Blu Grotto Biergarten, July 29th, 7PM

TICKETS NOW ON SALE . RESERVATIONS ARE LIMITED. Proceeds to benefit local charities throughout Monmouth County! Support the Monmouth Park Charity Fund; a non-profit supporting local charities since 1946! 

Doors open at 5:30pm for guests who want to enjoy dinner prior to the show.  Wait ...

MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ: On May 19th, Temple Shalom of Aberdeen collected food for the Keyport Ministerium Food Pantry.   The pantry is a volunteer community service organization that provides food assistance for low-income families and senior citizens in the Northern Bayshore area of Monmouth County.  This includes Aberdeen, Cliffwood Beach, Hazlet, Holmdel, Keyport, Marlboro, ...

PAPER MILL PLAYHOUSE ANNOUNCES 

2021 RISING STAR AWARD WINNERS

Presented by the Investors Foundation

(Millburn, NJ) June 7, 2021 —The 2021 Paper Mill Playhouse Rising Star Awards Presented by the Investors Foundation took place on Monday, June 7, featuring performances from schools representing all corners of the state of New ...

SOUTH AMBOY, NJ -- The City of South Amboy in partnership with the South Amboy Parade committee will host an Irish Festival on Saturday, Sept. 25, at the Middlesex County Raritan Bay Waterfront Park. Beginning at 2 p.m., the festival promises to be an exciting and family friendly event that will include music, food and craft vendors, kid friendly activities, and will culminate in a ...

MIDDLETOWN, NJ: The Middletown Arts Center, (MAC) often referred to as the "Gem of Middletown" is now hosting one of the most extensive Rock 'n Roll photography exhibits. The community is welcome to WEISSFEST 2021,  a special three-day-weekend of events celebrating the work of renowned Rock ‘n Roll Photographer Mark “WEISSGUY”. 

Weiss, who ...

MIDDLETOWN, NJ: The Colts Neck Community Band will present a free concert on the lawn at the Mansion at Thompson Park in the Lincroft section of Middletown. Selections will include concert band classics and Americana.  Bring a lawn chair and enjoy live music under the stars! Event Details are as follows: 

Date: June 4, 2021
Time: 7:30pm

Location: On the lawn of the ...

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service has started sending letters to more than 36 million American families who, based on tax returns filed with the agency, may be eligible to receive monthly Child Tax Credit payments starting in July.

The expanded and newly-advanceable Child Tax Credit was authorized by the American Rescue Plan Act, enacted in March. The letters are going to ...

CAMDEN, NJ — A state law mandating the use of body-worn cameras in all police departments went into effect on Tuesday, June 1.

And to mark its implementation, Gov. Phil Murphy and Attorney General Gurbir Grewal led a delegation that traveled to Camden, where the Camden County Police Department began equipping officers on the street with body cameras in 2016 — far ahead of many ...

The IRS reminds taxpayers who still haven’t filed, that several provisions of the American Rescue Plan affect their 2020 tax returns.  

One provision excludes up to $10,200 in unemployment compensation from income. Another provision benefits many people who purchased subsidized health coverage through either federal or state Health Insurance Marketplaces. The law also includes a ...

NEW JERSEY: A dramatic decline in housing inventory contributed to a 20% increase in single-family home prices statewide compared to 2020, according to April data recently released by New Jersey Realtors. The rapid price increase follows predictions last month from real estate experts who told TAPinto the market is unlikely to slow down anytime soon. 

“The numbers validate ...

HOLMDEL, NJ - It's a big night for a controversial affordable housing project in Holmdel.

There is a continued public hearing on Tuesday evening, May 18th for Barclay Square. It is also an important night for two political candidates in Holmdel. Ron Emma, a candidate running as a Republican is a member of the Planning Board. It's Chairwoman is Serena DiMaso. DiMaso, running ...

"It is sad but unsurprising that rather than choosing to serve her constituents...Serena DiMaso is instead choosing to launch patently false and personal attacks against me and Monmouth County employees." Monmouth County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon.

HOLMDEL, NJ - On Monday, the day before Election Day, Assemblywoman Serena DiMaso sent a press ...

FREEHOLD, NJ – You can make some extra cash this coming election day!

The Monmouth County Board of Elections is seeking Poll Workers for the Primary Election being held on Tuesday, June 8. Due to the urgent need for Poll Workers, the State has authorized a one-time $200 bonus, on top of the standard $200 pay, for the Primary Election.

To qualify to be a Poll Worker, you must attend a ...

MIDDLETOWN, NJ - In a surprise announcement during a wide-ranging live Facebook taping of Save Jersey, Republican candidate for Governor, Phil Rizzo, disclosed that he was on a leave of absence from his Baptist ministry, and said it may be permanent. This was news to most folks who thought he was an active pastor.

The news came during Rizzo's criticism about the ...

 HOLMDEL, NJ: TAPinto received a report at 5:28 pm that there is a motor vehicle accident on the Garden State Pkwy, Express Lane near 114.3 Express. First responders are on the scene and one lane is now closed. This is the second accident today near this area. 

HOLMDEL, NJ:  At 9:58 a.m., TAPinto received a report of a motor vehicle accident near mile marker 115 on the Garden State Parkway, Holmdel. First responders on scene, two lanes of traffic are blocked. If possible avoid area at this time. There are no additional details at this time. 

LINCROFT, NJ:  On Friday, June 11, 15 recruits of the 100th Basic Course for Police Officers and 44 recruits from the 51st Basic Course for Class II Special Law Enforcement Officers received their police training commission certifications during an energized and patriotic graduation ceremony at Brookdale Community College.

The 59 newly sworn-in law enforcement officers from the ...

RED BANK, NJ: On June 10th, Tigger House hosted an open house for their new location at 93 Shrewsbury Avenue, Red Bank. Founders and Board Members, members of the community and elected officials gathered at 4:30 p.m., to celebrate the occasion of the grand opening. 

The mission of Tigger House is to save lives against the dangers of substance addiction through ...

Actor Colin Farrell recently filed for conservatorship of his teenage son with Angelman Syndrome. This Health and Wellness Podcast connects with Dr. Michelle Sirak to talk about what Angelman Syndrome is and if a conservatorship is the right move for this family. Click the "Listen Now " button in the box above to listen to the podcast. 

June 2021 Spiritual Reflection

We stood before a thickly branched blue spruce that must be at least 70 feet tall. How different we were, the two of us looking out the window at the tree. A mid-80’s woman holding onto a walker for support due to a broken pelvis from a recent fall, and myself, experiencing good health at a younger age. Our differences did not divide us. A much deeper bond ...

HOLMDEL, NJ: On May 19, Iorio Plastic Surgery & Medspa celebrated their grand opening at Bell Works, 101 Crawfords Corner Road, Holmdel. This is their second office. Iorio has a Colts Neck practice. Somerset Development executives, and Holmdel Mayor Greg Buontempo, joined the team at Iorio for the official ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Following the ceremony, guests were invited to Iorio ...

(left to right): Acting Monmouth County Chief of Detectives John McCabe, Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Lori Linskey, Acting First Assistant Prosecutor Michael J. Wojciechowski, and Monmouth County Superior Court Assignment Judge Lisa P. Thornton.

MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ –   History was made on Wednesday, June 2, as Lori Linskey was sworn in as Acting Monmouth County ...

NEW JERSEY- Now that state lawmakers have passed measures to create a marketplace for recreational marijuana in New Jersey, the big challenge for local police departments is how to enforce these new regulations and to educate people about the seismic shift in thinking.

Sayreville Police Chief John Zebrowski addressed many of the issues and concerns during his presentation before ...

NEW JERESEY: Saucy, a new original series featuring Emmy award-winning food stylist, culinary producer and chef Anthony Michael Contrino (@anthonyissaucy) premiered June 7 on NBC's streaming platform Peacock TV.

The 30-minute show was first introduced as a short format digital series on Today Food and is one of two new food-centered ...

Humanitarian, Marilyn Schlossbach. 

HOLMDEL, NJ: Holmdel Chamber of Commerce is hosting a star-studded panel of foodies!

DAVID BURKE  and MARILYN SCHLOSSBACH

FOUNDER OF NO LIMITS CAFE; STEPHANIE CARTIER 

BELL WORKS CREATIVE DIRECTOR, NPZ STYLE DESIGNER PAOLA ZAMUDIO

AUTHOR OF "THEATRE OF THE KITCHEN" MICHAEL CAMPANELLA. 

The community ...

HOLMDEL, N.J. – Jersey Central Power and Light (JCP&L), a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE), has completed inspections and conducted equipment maintenance projects across its 3,200-square-mile service area to enhance customer service reliability as part of its annual summer preparedness plan. The company is also ready to respond to power outages caused during the Atlantic ...