Holmdel-Hazlet, NJ|News|
Take Action On Radon Testing, Holmdel Urges Residents
The Holmdel Township Committee has named January Radon Action Month, and hopes to obtain a limited number of free tests in February.

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The Holmdel Township Committee has named January Radon Action Month, and hopes to obtain a limited number of free tests in February.

Howell: This week and next, towns are picking up Christmas trees for recycling. But local farms often use the trees as a treat for goats.
Wall Committee chooses new mayor, deputy mayor; makes appointments at reorganization meeting.
Jay Delaney, current Keyport administrator, is to begin the Holmdel township administrator job later this month, the mayor announced.
The Fair Haven Borough Council had its first of several sessions to determine best course of action in addressing facilities' problems.
Red Bank releases requirements to file petitions to run in the May 9 nonpartisan election, the first in the borough.
On Jan. 2, a resident reported two men were testing the doors of cars on his property. The cars were locked, however.
The Freehold Regional Education Association is inviting residents 55 or older to see "Matilda" at Howell High School - and have dinner.
The Holmdel Township Committee will meet later this month to consider legal options to head off the utility's gas regulator project.
Author Glenn Cashion has written "A History of Baseball in Freehold, New Jersey 1857-1973," and will be signing copies of his book.
Nora DeVeau-Rosen will bring her experience at Pasadena Playhouse, Cirque de Soleil to Two River Theater in Red Bank.
The Howell Office of Emergency Management reminds the public that it is welcome to apply to become a member and receive training.
Marlboro police participated in a Law Enforcement Appreciation Day event at the Goddard School in Marlboro.
Suspect leaves scene, speeds through area towns in a car stolen from Bergen County; Rumson police clear up a citizen social media report.
Newest tenants at Hazlet retail center include a Korean BBQ restaurant, UPS store and nutrition store, adding to many other leases there.
Ari, a retired K-9 in the Monmouth County Sheriff's Department, was a hardworking member of the narcotics team and also a public favorite.
February dates are available for kindergarten registration for the 2023-2024 school year in Holmdel.
The deadline to apply for the job of probationary officer for the Fair Haven Police Department is Jan. 31.
The slate of Chris DiMare, Jeff Mann and John Buckley are joining the Holmdel Board of Education after winning election in November.
The T. Thomas Fortune Cultural Center in Red Bank presents the movie "Cry Freedom" on Feb. 12. It explores apartheid in South Africa.