Tag: Monmouth County
County Officials Reveal 2024 Budget: Where is the Money Going?
County officials introduced their $526 million budget for 2024. A public hearing on the matter is slated for the April 25 county commissioners’ meeting when the budget will most likely be adopted.
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.
Smodcastle Cinemas to Host Benefit Screening of Documentary, ‘A Father’s Promise’
ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS – Filmmaker Kevin Smith, a Monmouth County native who became co-owner of his childhood movie house in Atlantic Highlands in 2022, recently announced that the theater now known as Smodcastle Cinemas will host a screening of the documentary, “A Father’s Promise,” at 7:30 p.m. March 2.
Former Shrewsbury Mayor Sworn in as Newest County Commissioner
Amid a slew of municipal, state and federal leaders, the Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners held its 2024 reorganization meeting Jan. 4 at Biotechnology High School.
County Wants Residents to Weigh in on Transportation Needs
County officials want residents to weigh in on transportation issues that affect their lives to improve local roadways and mobility services.
Working Across Party Lines, Gopal Makes Mental Health Funding a Priority
At a time when the political climate appears its most divisive, one local politician has demonstrated the power of bipartisan collaboration.
As Air Cools, Threat of West Nile Virus Looms
With the beautiful September weather also comes a pesky and potentially dangerous airborne threat.
No Cool Down for Two River Cross Country Teams as Season...
Although many enjoy the ocean’s summer breezes, there is one group that can’t wait for the cooler autumn temperatures to return: local runners, who have been training in the heat all summer for events such as the Sandy Hook Half Marathon in October and the New York City Marathon in November.
Roadway Safety a Concern as Students Head Back to School
As children head back to school next month the topic of safe driving may be on parents’ and school administrators’ minds.
New Group of ‘Fortune Tellers’ to Usher Community through Black Press...
The T. Thomas Fortune Cultural Center will soon open its new exhibit, “The Black Press: Stewards of Democracy” with a new group of young docents.
