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Daughters of Ireland Form Monmouth County Chapter
On Saturday, March 23, the newly formed Monmouth County chapter of the Daughters of Ireland will be marching in the Highlands St. Patrick’s Day Parade.
An Almost Engagement at Twin Lights
If Patti Swick weren’t such a fireball of energy and enthusiasm, her fiancé Dan Feehan could have proposed exactly the way he wanted to – in one of the towers of the Twin Lights.
Positivity and Pride Underscore Highlands Reorganization Meeting
The underlying theme of Highlands’ first town meeting of the year was positivity as two returning council members were sworn in, first responders took their oaths of office and Mayor Carolyn Broullon highlighted the borough’s 2023 achievements as well as what’s to come.
Caroling for Coats: The 12 Bars of Christmas Celebrates 20th Anniversary
On Dec. 14, for the 20th year, Christmas carolers spread holiday cheer while donating warm coats and Christmas trees to needy families and individuals.
County Proposes Aquatic Center at Former Port Monmouth School
A proposed plan could splash some life into the former Port Monmouth Elementary School. The school, shuttered in 2020, is being evaluated by the Monmouth County Park System (MCPS) as a potential public aquatic center.
In Highlands, a Purple Building with an Equally Colorful Past
Visitors to Highlands usually notice the unique purple building at 78 Bay Ave. but most probably don’t know its storied history.
A Flood of FEMA Funds May Fix a Persistent Highlands Problem
The borough anticipates receiving its largest grant ever to tackle its longstanding townwide flooding issues.
Two River Area Powers Through Storms, Should Prepare for More
Gusty winds, road closures and lingering rain. Lots of rain. The Two River area was engulfed by tropical storm Ophelia after it made landfall in North Carolina and moved up the coast. Gov. Phil Murphy declared a state of emergency Sept. 30, as heavy rain caused flooding in coastal regions throughout the state.
Voters Approve School Regionalization
After years of studies and discussions, residents went to the polls to vote on the future of their public school districts and regionalization passed by a wide margin.
Voters Will Answer Highlands Regionalization Question, for Now
Residents of Atlantic Highlands and Highlands will go to the polls Sept. 26 to decide the future of their public school system.