MATTHEW SOCKOL, Staff Writer

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Eagle Scout honors fallen police dogs with monument at police academy

A monument that was conceived by an Eagle Scout to honor fallen K-9 (canine) police dogs has officially been unveiled at the Monmouth County...

Olde Freehold Day returns to Lake Topanemus on Aug. 14

After being cancelled in 2020 because of the coronavirus pandemic, Olde Freehold Day will return in 2021 to bring community members and guests together...

Divided Englishtown council adopts ordinance prohibiting cannabis businesses

ENGLISHTOWN - In a split vote, Borough Council members have taken action to prohibit the operation of cannabis businesses in Englishtown. On July 28, council...

Freehold Township governing body hires new CFO

FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP - A new chief financial officer (CFO) and treasurer has been hired in Freehold Township. On July 27, Township Committee members passed a...

Candidates file to run for school boards in Matawan-Aberdeen, Keyport, Holmdel, Hazlet and Middletown

When voters in Aberdeen Township, Matawan, Keyport, Holmdel, Hazlet and Middletown go to the polls on Nov. 2 to vote for municipal and state...

Sayreville appoints principal of Cheesequake Preschool

SAYREVILLE - April Magistro has been named the first pre-kindergarten principal in the Sayreville School District. On July 20, the Board of Education approved Magistro's...