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Have Sandy Questions? Visit Mobile DOBI May 8

Details: Category: News; Published: 03 May 2013

MIDDLETOWN, NJ –Mayor Gerard P. Scharfenberger urges residents recovering from Superstorm Sandy to visit the Tonya Keller Community Center on May 8^th to meet with representatives from FEMA and the state Division of Banking and Insurance.

The state Division of Banking and Insurance will hold a Mobile DOBI in Middletown at the Tonya Keller Community Center on Wednesday, May 8th from 12:00 pm to 7:00 p.m. to help assist residents and discuss recovery and rebuilding efforts. The center is located at 50 Bray Avenue in North Middletown.

“This is an invaluable opportunity to get some face time with agencies that can help navigate through the recovery and rebuilding process,” said Mayor Gerard P. Scharfenberger. “I hope every resident recovering from Sandy will stop with questions.”

DOBI staff will provide consumers with literature on such topics as property insurance, flood insurance and general information about filing insurance claims, as well as answer general questions and assistance. In order to expedite matters, residents should bring their insurance policy and any claim information to the mobile office. FEMA representatives are invited to attend as well.

Hurricane Sandy NJ Relief Fund Kick Off Fundraiser at Highlands Cumberland Farms

Details: Category: News; Published: 30 April 2013

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PHOTO: Cumberland Farms executives and staff joined together with Highlands and Monmouth County officials to ring in the start of the Hurricane Sandy NJ Relief Fund Fundraiser.

Highlands, NJ – Cumberland Farms executives and city officials joined together to raise a ceremonial first cup of coffee in support of the Hurricane Sandy NJ Relief Fund at the Cumberland Farms Bay Avenue store in Highlands, NJ.

Among those in attendance were Regional Manager Don Vanderfin, Area Sales Manager Michael Alp and Store Manager Charlie Foley of Cumberland Farms, along with Councilwoman Tara K. Ryan and Councilman Christopher Francy of Highlands, NJ. Director of the Board of Chosen Freeholders Thomas A. Arnone, Deputy Director of the Board of Chosen Freeholders Serena DiMaso, and Monmouth County Freeholder John P. Curley, also attended the event.

Veterans Job Fair – April 24 10:00 am to 1:00 pm, Middletown VFW

Details: Category: News; Published: 22 April 2013

MIDDLETOWN, NJ - Hiring our Heroes, a Job Fair for Veterans, will be held on Wednesday, April 24 from 10 am to 1 pm at Middletown VFW Post 2179. The post is located at 1 Veterans Lane in the Port Monmouth section of town.

The fair, which is organized by the Middletown Veterans Affairs Committee, is free for both employers and job-seekers. Employers across all sectors will be recruiting for currently-available positions. Interested employers and veterans can register for the event at hoh.greatjob.net. A resume writing class for veterans will be held in advance of the event at 8:30am.

Also at the job fair will be a Mobile Health Outreach Unit from the US Department of Veterans Affairs that will provide basic health screenings as well as representatives from the Monmouth County Veterans Service office who will assist veterans with benefits and claims information.

Monmouth Beach 3 Mile Run/Walk to be Held May 11

Details: Category: News; Published: 18 April 2013

mb_run MONMOUTH BEACH, NJ - The Monmouth Beach School PTO, in coordination with the Jersey Shore Running Club, is hosting its 19th annual 3 Mile Run/Walk on Saturday, May 11th at 9am at the Monmouth Beach School.

This anticipated community event offers something for all ages including a 3 mile run, the Dolphin Mile (12 & under), the kids race (7 & under). Awards and raffle prizes will be provided by local businesses. Top M/F awards and age category awards for 1st place Male & Female.

Spectators can enjoy gourmet coffee from Booskerdoo and runners can finish with delicious bagels from Bagel Masters and then get some tasty hot Philly Pretzel Factory Pretzels! Your support directly benefits the students of Monmouth Beach School.

Student Art on Exhibit at Atlantic Highlands Library

Details: Category: News; Published: 18 April 2013

ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS, NJ - Paintings, drawings and photographs created by Monmouth County Arts High and Arts Middle School students will be on display at the Atlantic Highlands Public Library, 100 First Avenue, Atlantic Highlands, and at the Keansburg Waterfront Public Library, 55 Shore Boulevard, Keansburg, for the month of May, 2013.

The exhibit features work completed by gifted and talented students who participated in the Monmouth County Arts High or Arts Middle School. The programs, now in their 9^th year, offer advanced arts classes in creative writing, dance, instrumental music, vocal music, acting and visual arts to students from public and private, and home schools in Monmouth County. Students, admitted to the program through audition, are released from their schools one afternoon each week during the spring semester to participate in the various courses that are taught by professional artists.