Tag: Middletown

A museum can be an inspirational place. For Garrett Reisman, a former NASA astronaut, a trip to the Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C. as a teen ignited an interest, which eventually led him to the launchpad.

Reaching the Central Jersey Group 3 championship game for a second straight year is special for Middletown North. Beating your archrival to get there made it extra special.

There’s a reason why many locals refer to this beach as a “hidden gem.”

The Middletown Township Committee addressed a range of topics at its May 15 meeting, from acquiring new open space to budget approval to potential tobacco and smoke regulations.

The Fort Hancock 21st Century Federal Advisory Committee (FACA) held a virtual meeting last month to discuss updates to the contentious leasing program on Sandy Hook’s former military post.

A series of organized smash-and-grabs from vehicles parked at Thompson Park may have shifted the focus from brazen car thefts to identity theft. The Monmouth County Park System (MCPS) has put out an advisory to curb the crime while township police continue to urge people to exercise caution.

Residents of Tinton Falls who live along the Swimming River are concerned about a potential development that isn’t taking place in their borough.

In the words of Gretchen Wieners, “That was so fetch.”

The first phase of the Swimming River Park project was recently completed, marked by a ribbon-cutting event held May 1.

“Welcome to No Limits Cafe. Can I help you?” Hayley Lawrence of Middletown greets each customer who walks through the door with a smile. She has been employed by No Limits Cafe for three years, starting out as a server, and is now an assistant manager. She enjoys the job. “I like to interact with the customers and help people.”