Tag: Middletown
Ancient Easter Tradition Re-emerges in Some Two River Towns
For many Two Rivers residents, spring can be a very spiritual season. In the Jewish faith, it means remembering the Passover feast before Moses led the Israelites out of Egypt. For Muslims, Ramadan is a holy time devoted to prayer, fasting and almsgiving to the poor. In the Hindu faith, spring means Holi, a festival of colors that celebrates the triumph of good over evil. And then there is Easter, the holiest time of the year for Christians during which they recognize the death and resurrection of Jesus.
In Reversal, Appellate Court Says County Must Reopen Bidding for Belford...
The Superior Court of New Jersey, Appellate Division, has overturned a 2022 decision rejecting NY Waterway’s claim it should have won the contract to run commuter ferry service from the Belford terminal to Manhattan.
Police Smoke Out Illegal Vape Sales
After receiving a tip that vapes were being illegally sold to underage residents around the township, the Middletown Police Department launched an investigation, leading to arrests and charges.
An ‘Unexpected’ Season for New Coach Emily Ruane
MIDDLETOWN – Before the basketball season began, St. Mary’s substitute teacher Emily Ruane joked with the school’s athletic director about coaching, not knowing they actually needed one.
Middletown Swears In Its First Female Municipal Judge
Middletown’s celebration of Women’s History Month is extra-special this year as Susan Schroeder Clark was sworn in March 4 as the township’s first female municipal judge.
New Sk8 Park Rolls into Town
Dozens of skaters turned out Tuesday afternoon, March 12 to help launch the new Sk8 Park at Bill Kunkel Memorial Park in the Leonardo section of the township.
Preserving History: County Reveals 2024 Preservation Grant Recipients
The centuries-old Grover House will undergo a key renovation to preserve a little bit of Monmouth County’s rich history.
Affordable Housing for Veterans Edges Closer in Middletown
A plan to provide 12 affordable residential units for veterans crept closer to fruition after Mayor Tony Perry and the township committee announced how they were addressing the project’s final hurdles.
A Completely Sustainable, Carbon-Neutral House Grows in Middletown
MIDDLETOWN – Driving by it on Kings Highway, you would never realize this house is very different from its neighbors. It is one of only three Unity Homes houses in New Jersey – a high-performance, carbon-neutral home.
Restored Conover Beacon Lighthouse in Middletown Shines Again
Nature offered a picturesque backdrop across Sandy Hook Bay as a part of Middletown’s history was brought back to life.

















