
FRANK GALIPO Anna Giglio, Matawan, sits still while Devon Rodgers, Howell, paints her face, one of the activities that were part of the Matawan Independence Day Celebration held July 6 at Lake Lefferts Lakeside Park.
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$450K grant funds renovations, new therapy programs

BY JAMIE ROMM Staff Writer
HAZLET - Winnie the Pooh, Superman, Santa Claus and a Tyrannosaurus rex are just some of the toys that play therapist Chris Bellissimo has on his shelves at Amanda's Easel, a program of 180 Turning Lives Around Inc. Bellissimo said that he can tell a lot about a child, depending on what toy they... More...
Twp. waiting for $857K check for PNC Bank Arts Center
BY ERIN O. STATTEL Staff Writer
HOLMDEL - Before Fourth of July celebrations got under way, the Township Committee adopted a $20 million 2008 municipal budget on July 3. The committee had delayed adopting the budget because it had yet to receive a check from the New Jersey Turnpike Authority for back property taxes on the rece... More...
BY JAMIE ROMM Staff Writer
MIDDLETOWN - The Township Committee approved a resolution last week to extend its contract with an appraisal firm to complete the township-wide revaluation by February. By a unanimous 5-0 vote, the committee authorized an additional $200,000 to be paid to Realty Appraisal Co. of West New York fo... More...
BY ERIN O. STATTEL Staff Writer
MATAWAN - The borough police and fire departments are set to take on a softball game and barbecue for a good cause this summer. Linda's Game is an annual softball game and barbecue picnic that is held by the Schoffel family in memory of their mother and sister, Linda. More...