By Judy Smestad-Nunn TOMS RIVER – The Second Annual Winter Solstice Celebration took place at Cattus Island County Park last Saturday, which featured crafts, nature walks, a bonfire, an appearance by Santa, vendors and more. Winter Solstice is an astronomical event that marks the shortest day and the longest night of the year; the event

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By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK – The Manetta family of 402 Princeton Avenue was named the first place winner of the 2014 Annual Holiday Home Decoration Contest. “We only got second place last year, and my kids and friends busted my chops,” said Robert Manetta, 49. “They bet me that I couldn’t win first place this

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By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK – 2014 began in Brick Township with the swearing-in of a new Democratic mayor, John Ducey, and three newly elected council members, Heather deJong, Paul Mummolo and Marianna Pontoriero, which resulted in a governing body composed of all Democrats. In January, the council appointed Andrea Zapcic to fill Ducey’s unexpired term,

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By Bill Miller BARNEGAT – Long time Committeeman Leonard Morano ended his tenure on the governing body at the most recent meeting of the Township Committee. Morano has served 18 years as an elected official since 1977 with his latest stint beginning in 2005. Morano lost a reelection bid this past November. Township Administrator David

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By Bill Miller STAFFORD – Numerous residents from Mallard Island appeared before the governing body at its most recent meeting to ask for assistance with chronic flooding on their streets. Mary Ann O’Neil said that residents had been told in the past that the township does not have the easements it needs to perform the

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By Catherine Galioto JACKSON – A special program commemorating 50 years since Jackson Memorial opened its doors will focus on the music and theater productions students have put on through those decades. The Jackson Musical Alumni Concert will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the township’s first high school, held at 6:30 p.m. on January 9

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By Catherine Galioto JACKSON – Several students earned the highest score of 800 on portions of the Scholastic Aptitude Test, or SAT, a “perfect” score that the school district celebrated at its recent board meeting. Four Jackson students were applauded for their perfect SAT scores, attending the school board meeting and receiving a special recognition

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