Tag: Middletown

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.

The GOP maintained a stronghold on two major towns in the Two River area. In both Middletown and Holmdel, the Republican slates are far ahead in the race for committee spots.

The Middletown Township School District has been accused of censoring important historical events in its school curriculum. Superintendent Jessica Alfone says this is not true.

Marlene Sandford, convicted in the 2020 Belford dog hoarding case, was sentenced Oct. 19 to six months in jail and fined $30,500 by the Middletown Municipal Court. Sanford was found guilty of 61 counts of animal cruelty. The sentence includes a lifetime pet ownership ban.