Tag: Middletown

On the same day football legends Nick Saban of Alabama and Pete Carroll of the Seattle Seahawks stepped away from iconic coaching careers, it seemed fitting that Steve Antonucci also made his exit.

ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS – It was a special night at Smodcastle Cinemas Jan. 12 for the opening of “Mean Girls,” filmed almost entirely in Middletown.

It was a celebration of old and new milestones as the township committee forged ahead into the new year at its annual reorganization meeting in a packed courtroom Sunday, Jan. 7.

Poricy Park, one of the largest in Monmouth County at 250 acres, offers a nature preserve, an education center and a New Jersey Historic site in the former home of a Revolutionary War hero, the Murray Farmhouse.

In reflecting on the band’s past 25 years, founding member Ostering discussed an array of topics with The Two River Times, offering a behind-the-scenes look into the area’s well-known foursome.

The governing body approved and adopted the River Centre South Redevelopment Plan amid much pushback from residents whose homes abut the project along the Swimming River.

Pooches and people will be happy to hear about multiple upcoming park improvements, in addition to the grand opening of Tindall Dog Park.

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.

Recently, Brookdale Community College professor of political science Jonathan Moschberger tasked his students with attending school board meetings for a firsthand glimpse at the workings of local politics. 

The township held its 66th annual Veterans Day Parade under sunny skies, mild temperatures and lots of waving American flags Sunday, Nov. 5. Sponsored by VFW Post 2179 and the township, the parade honors veterans from all military branches.