Monday, May 20, 2013
Edmund received the Distinguished Service Medal from the governor of New Jersey for his heroic service.
Edmund A. Gill, 86, of Holmdel, N.J., passed away peacefully at home on May 12, surrounded by his loving family. Edmund was born on Feb. 17, 1927, in Kearny, N.J., to Patrick and Mary Gill (nee Carroll). He was a N.J. State Police trooper for 27 years and retired as a lieutenant. Edmund received the Distinguished Service Medal from the governor of New Jersey for his heroic service. He served as a merchant seaman during World War II. Edmund was predeceased by his dear son, Timothy Gill, and is survived by his beloved wife of over 62 years, Josephine E. Gill (nee Friel), and his loving children, Deborah, Patrick, John, along with his grandchildren, Tiffany, Jennifer, Kevin and Casey, and seven great- grandchildren. He will be sadly missed …
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Planning on driving down the shore or to a family barbecue on Memorial Day Weekend? Buckle up.
As motorists take to the roads this Memorial Day holiday, the Division of Highway Traffic Safety is urging everyone to buckle up. The 2013 national Click It or Ticket seat belt enforcement campaign begins Monday, May 20 and runs through Monday, June 2, according to a press release from the Division of Highway Traffic Safety. Police departments across New Jersey will crack down on motorists who are not belted. “As we kick-off the busy summer driving season it’s important that everyone buckles up every time they go out, both day and night – no excuses,” said Division of Highway Traffic Safety Acting Director Gary Poedubicky in the release. “Officers throughout New Jersey are prepared to ticket anyone who is not wearing their seat belt.” …
Planning a vacation or just a day trip? Patch has all the information on the Shore's best beaches
More than six months after Superstorm Sandy caused unprecedented damage to the Jersey Shore region, the beaches will be open for Memorial Day Weekend and the summer. While certain access points and facilities might be closed as municipalities continue to work on restoration, for the most part, the beaches will be operational. The only beach that remains off limits to the public is Mantoloking. The borough was home to a breach that split Ocean County's northern barrier island in half and was one of the hardest hit communities in New Jersey during the storm. So as you prepare to stick your toes in the sand, are you wondering what will be accessible after Sandy? Need to know how much it will cost to buy badges to your favorite beach? Curious …
Roar to Restore the Shore attracted at least 1,600 participants. The ride wound from Keyport into Point Pleasant to Seaside before turning north, crossing the Mantoloking Road Bridge before ending in Brick.
The 1,600 or more participants in the 66-mile Roar to Restore the Shore motorcycle run yesterday were greeted with smiling faces, waving hands, and even some checks for their cause along the route. “You heard Sandy roar this past October, now hear us roar to reclaim our shore,” was the catch phrase that area residents Jack Sharkey and Mark Pearson used to urge their fellow riders to action. Sharkey and Pearson - both originally from the Brick area - had family and friends lose homes during Superstorm Sandy, and decided, in Sharkey's words, "over a few beers in a bar" to ride to raise funds for Sandy relief. The organizers decided to donate any money raised to the Mary Pat Christie’s Hurricane Sandy New Jersey Relief Fund, the American …
A look at meetings and events around Holmdel and Hazlet this week.
Ongoing Events Monday, May 20 Hazlet Board of Education Meeting The Hazlet Township Board of Education will meet at 7 p.m. at Raritan High School for a regular action meeting. It is open to the public and copies of the agenda are available online as well as at the meeting. Tuesday, May 21 Hazlet Township Committee Meeting The Hazlet Township Committee will meet at the municipal building at 1766 Union Avenue. Starting at 7 p.m., the committee may hold workshop meetings and executive sessions. Starting at 8 p.m., the committee will hold their regular action meetings. Holmdel Township Committee Meeting The Holmdel Township Committee will meet at the municipal building on Crawfords Corner. The meeting begins at 7 p.m. and it is open to the …
Officials held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Saturday, welcoming crowds back to the shore-side park.
Keansburg Amusement Park celebrated its reopening Saturday afternoon, inviting residents and visitors alike to take in the revitalized park as it continues its progress following Hurricane Sandy. With the park about 85-percent complete, according to Bill Gehlhaus, who owns the park along with his brother Hank, visitors gathered in the unfinished building that will soon house the park's new bumper cars. Though some shutters remain closed along the park's promenade, many vendor stalls are open, offering visitors the chance to play arcade games, win prizes, and grab a bite to eat as the go from ride to ride. The park is almost there, but Gehlhaus invited everyone to come back often as new rides, including a roller coaster brand new to the …
Check the map and gas prices to see how your morning commute will be from Holmdel and Hazlet.
Did you know Patch as a special commuter page? We've captured it above, but you can also find it in our blue tabs at the top of the page. Click here for more gas prices in Holmdel. Click here for more gas prices in Hazlet.
Sunday, May 19, 2013
No injuries were reported, but homes evacuated as precautionary measure.
A man is in custody after authorities gathered at a residence in the West Keansburg section of Hazlet near Laurel Avenue and 4th Street Sunday night. The Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office Public Information Officer Charles Webster confirmed the Monmouth County Emergency Response Team, the area's specialized law enforcement tactics team, was called to the scene by Hazet Police Chief James Broderick after the department received reports of shots fired in the area, Webster said. No injuries have been reported and authorities later confirmed that shots were not actually fired, he said. Laurel Avenue was closed between 7th and 2nd Street. Homes were evacuated as a precautionary measure, according to Webster. Anthony Chiappone of Hazlet said …
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A second winning ticket in Monmouth produced a $10,000 winner.
A winning Mega Millions lottery ticket worth $95 million was purchased at a Tinton Falls store, according to a press release issued by the New Jersey Lottery. New Jersey Lottery Executive Director Carole Hedinger announced that the ticket was bought at Kwik Farms located at 590 Shrewsbury Ave. in the borough. The convenience store is located at a Lukoil gas station. The ticket is one of only two winners in the nation, and as of Saturday, the Lottery has not been contacted by the winning ticket-holders, Hedinger said. The total payout for the May 17 Mega Millions Jackpot is $190 million and it will be split between the two winners. The winning numbers for the May 17 drawing were 11, 15, 35, 43 and 49. The Gold Mega Ball was 41 and the …
linda
7:31 am on Monday, May 20, 2013
Grow up people, who friggin cares what town, west keansburg ,keansburg ,hazlet. You know where you live and either place is fine. Its a town and yes, there was some negative stuff going in. Just be thankful it wasn't worse or that it wasn't your neighbor. Some one could have been seriously hurt. Grow up and act like real adults. more ›