Mid’town library upgrade proposed Grant, private      funding expected to cover more than half of $8.3M cost More ...      FARRAH MAFFAI James W. Green awaits his bride, Sharon Spradley, both Camden, S.C., as she is escorted down the aisle by her father, Walter, during a Civil War Living History Event Saturday at her parents’ home, the historic Heath Farm in Middletown. For more pictures, see page 16. More ... New Mat-Ab administrator will focus on curriculum      Assistant sup’t. brings testing expertise to position More ... Ordinance reintroduced to avert developer’s suit Staff Writer By ELAINE VAN DEVELDE      MIDDLETOWN — Although it may be in sync with the township’s master plan, an ordinance defining a new commercial zone was reintroduced to avert a lawsuit that alleged technical flaws. More ... Police set to patrol waters Staff Writer By ELAINE VAN DEVELDE      MIDDLETOWN — On land or sea, traffic laws are traffic laws. In line with that thinking, police are hitting the bay areas this summer to remind water-vehicle operators that driving rules apply in both places. More ... Grover House restoration starts after lengthy delay $394K phase-one project includes new foundation, first-floor improvements Staff Writer By ELAINE VAN DEVELDE      MIDDLETOWN — A five-year process involving planning, patience, perseverance and more than a-half million dollars, has finally culminated in the beginning of restoration work at the historic Grover House. More ... Group looks for more history at cemetery Matawan Historic Commission hopes to mark unmarked graves Staff Writer By Alison Granito      MATAWAN — New imaging technology may help uncover some of the mystery behind the people laid to rest in the St. James A.M.E. Zion Church cemetery. More ... HOLMDEL — While the township is not ready to move forward with construction of a new library, it has announced its intent to do so.      At the recommendation of Pat Koziol, president of the nonprofit Friends of Holmdel Library (FOHL), the Township Committee at its July 9 meeting agreed to notify the New JerTownship hopes for piece of library funding pie More ... American Revolution in New Jersey goes online      The 225th Anniversary of the American Revolution Celebration Commission announced a new Web site dedicated to reporting the events and activities surrounding the eight-year anniversary of the organization, American Revolution in New Jersey, beginning this year. The site, www.state.nj.us/state/225com... More ... Purchase of four-acre ‘animal farm’ approved      MIDDLETOWN — The Township Committee adopted an ordinance last week authorizing the acquisition of a four-acre tract between Church Street and Broadway in the Belford section of the township. The acquisition is part of an ongoing commitment to slow growth and protect open spaces. More ... Stracquatanio fights for right to develop Hazlet has its eye on the three-acre Union Avenue site Staff Writer By ELAINE VAN DEVELDE      HAZLET — Angelo Stracquatanio was made an offer he says he can and will refuse concerning his property. More ... No announcement yet on proposed new school site Staff Writer By darlene diebold      HOLMDEL — The Board of Education is close to announcing the location of a proposed new school site. More ... State mediator enters Mid’town teacher talks Staff Writer By Alison Granito      MIDDLETOWN — Members of the school district’s largest union and Board of Education officials held their first session under the direction of a state mediator on Thursday. More ...      SARAH McCOLGAN CHECKING OUT THOSE CARS — Alysa Finnegan, 3, of the Port Monmouth section of Middletown travels in style at the Port Monmouth Fire Company’s antique car show fund-raiser Sunday. More ... Barber remembers a different Matawan At 84, Ted Daloia has no intention of turning in his shears Staff Writer By Alison Granito      MATAWAN — Ted Daloia remembers a different Matawan. More ...