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New Jersey needs law to control invasive species

By Tom Gilbert What happens in Vegas may stay in Vegas, but what happens in New Jersey yards and gardens often can't be contained - especially when non-native plants are...

Monmouth County News Briefs, Jan. 25

The Assembly Judiciary Committee on Jan. 19 cleared a bill sponsored by Assemblywoman Vicky Flynn (R-Monmouth) that would,...

What’s happening in nature during winter’s chill?

By Alison Mitchell New Jersey was quite frigid in December, but temperatures warmed as the new year arrived. So...

Middletown Sun and Tinton Falls-Eatontown Sun Datebook, Jan. 25

• New Jersey Blood Services, a division of New York Blood Center, is conducting blood drives which are...

Monmouth County News Briefs, Jan. 18

The Monmouth County Park System is seeking entries into its Creative Arts Festival. This juried art show and...

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Traffic from mall’s planned redevelopment has residents expressing concern

Residents of Eatontown are continuing to take issue with the anticipated increase in area traffic that would follow the redevelopment of the Monmouth Mall. A...

Matawan council swears in new chief of police

The Matawan Borough Council has named Lt. Thomas Falco Jr. the new chief of police. Accompanied by Mayor Joseph Altomonte, Councilwoman Josi Salvatore administered the...

Premier Theatre Company presents “The Little Mermaid” June 17-24

In partnership with Pegasus Theater, The Premier Theatre Company will present Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” at the Henderson Theater in Lincroft from June 15...

Curley enters Monmouth freeholder race with independent bid

John P. Curley, who is in his ninth year as a member of the Monmouth County Board of Freeholders, has launched an independent campaign...

Matawan homeowner speaks about 200 year-old estate’s history

MATAWAN--With a history dating to the 1600s, Mike Chartier, the owner of the historic Philip Freneau house, gave a presentation about his notable homestead. Chartier...

Arc of Monmouth meeting June 28

The Arc of Monmouth will hold its annual meeting at 7 p.m. on June 28 at its Tinton Falls location at 1158 Wayside Road....

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April Indoor Flea and Craft Market

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