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Holmdel Administrator Jay Delaney Tackles His First Day On The Job
Jay Delaney, former Keyport administrator, began his new role in Holmdel after a long search by the Township Committee.

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Jay Delaney, former Keyport administrator, began his new role in Holmdel after a long search by the Township Committee.

Freehold Township police said a traffic accident on Route 9 Thursday afternoon briefly disturbed traffic but caused no injuries.
Latonya C. Johnson wanted to be able to talk to the man she was involved with. Now she is charged with providing an inmate a cell phone.
Two new commercial tenants are set to open in mid-2023 at the mixed-use property, adjacent to the Red Bank train station.
Walter Decanio, 59, of Howell is charged with aggravated manslaughter, vehicular homicide in a crash in which a 22-year-old woman died.
The HOPE One Mobile Unit will bring health, addiction services closer to the community, this time in Freehold.
The Southard Grange #218 is reminding residents that it has a program to provide prepared, casual meals to those who stop by on Fridays.
Holmdel will file a notice of appeal to oppose a NJ Natural Gas Co. plan for a gas regulator on Holmdel Road, opposite a vineyard.
RiverCenter is now based at English Plaza in Red Bank, and is planning another year of special events in town, including a Sweet Stroll.
The public is invited to a performance in Holmdel Saturday, Jan. 28, of cultural dances by the Jersey Shore Chinese School.
Investigation continues, but legal action expected after the damaging fire at 363 Lanes Pond Road in Howell on Monday.
Detours will be posted, as $2.9M project begins; replaces structure in Howell over the North Branch of the Metedeconk River into Jackson.
The NJ Attorney General is now investigating after vote miscounts in four towns: Tinton Falls, Belmar, Fair Haven and Ocean Township.
The Shrewsbury Borough Police Department has put out the call for a Special Law Enforcement Officer: Class II spot; Feb. 10 deadline.
One New Jersey player with a ticket bought in Howell wins $50,000 in the Powerball drawing Monday. Powerball jackpot rolls to $526M.
Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago said equality, inclusivity must be fundamental to law enforcement.
Police said Monday night there was a fire on Lanes Pond Road at a residence in the township; more information will be released Tuesday.
The Monterey Park, Calif., mass shooting this weekend prompted words of sympathy and solidarity from Asian-Americans in Holmdel.
'Extreme-value' grocery retailer Grocery Outlet is opening in Hazlet and will have a community celebration on Feb. 2.
Learn about buying or renting in Red Bank - and about repair programs - at an information session Thursday at the Public Library.