Devastation still evident in Mississippi       Last week I and nine other AmeriCorps members of New Jersey Public Interest Research Group's Community Water Watch took a service trip down to Mississippi. We went to help with the continued rebuilding effort in an area that, a year later, is still ravaged from Hurricane Katrina. More ... First Matawan Turkey Trot a great success       Even before Robert Cavanaugh crossed the finish line in 16:34 to be the inaugural winner of the Matawan Borough 5k Turkey Trot Nov. 25, this event was a tremendous success. In my eyes, the success of this race is not solely based on the over 200 registered runners and walkers who participated... More ... Help group rennovate Keyport's parks one at a time       Do you ever wish you had a clean, safe, well-maintained park that you could enjoy with your children right in your own neighborhood? Do you find yourself driving out of town in search of an enjoyable, attractive place for your kids to play? Keyport is unmatched in the beauty of its waterfront... More ... Award-winning plan was dismantled by Republicans       On Oct. 25, Holmdel was given a Merit Award by the Monmouth County Planning Board for Holmdel's master plan amendments. These amendments addressed the planning and development of the last remaining undeveloped tracts of land in the southwest corner of the township. More ...