9 Simple Ways to Reduce Backyard Mosquitoes

Nothing ruins a nice night out back like pesky mosquitoes. Rather than douse your body in bug spray,

The following was issued by Monmouth County: The Monmouth County Mosquito Extermination Commission is asking residentsto help reduce the mosquito population by draining sources of standing water outdoors and routinelychecking for containers collecting water where mosquitoes can breed. “Mosquitoes are a huge problem in Monmouth County and residents need to make sure they are doingeverything they can to reduce the mosquito population,” said Freeholder Deputy Director SerenaDiMaso, liaison to the Commission. “An effective strategy for mosquito control is to deny them aplace to breed by eliminating sources of standing water.”  There are many things homeowners can do to reduce the mosquitoes found in their backyard andneighborhood: “In the …

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Opening Day of Doggie Swim Park at Chapel Hill Kennel

The "swim park" re-opened on a recent hot day at 'Dogs on the Farm and Cats Too.' The dog days of summer can't be far away.

Barking dogs rushed through the gates to splash in the newly filled swimming pools with waterfalls on "Swim Park Grand Re-Opening Day" May 10 at one of Middletown's most bucolic dog kennels, located on a horse farm in Chapel Hill. The staff videotaped the antics of some of the 60 dogs boarding or visiting for the day to share on the popular Dogs on the Farm and Cats Too Facebook page, which doting dog "moms and dads" peek at from work.  "The dogs are very much like kids," said owner Karen Leipzig a longtime special education teacher who retired from Middletown school district to run Dogs on the Farm with husband Howard, son Jason and a staff of about 7 more.  "I miss teaching, but right now I have my animals and I have my family, and this …

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Hurricane Sandy

Restoring Keansburg Amusement Park

Crews are working to prepare for this weekend's "grand reopening," though it could be weeks or months until the entire facility is back ready to go.

Keansburg Amusement Park is very much still a work in progress. A day before its grand reopening, the quirky park, with its road carnival aesthetic and crooked midway, is still wearing the plywood-bandaged wounds of its near destruction at the hands of Hurricane Sandy. On Saturday afternoon, public and park officials will meet to shake hands and signal the reopening of the park in this downtrodden seaside town. Some rides are open. More will be soon. The game and concession stalls mostly remain gutted and a restaurant, its picnic tables still adorned with last season's salt and pepper shakers, serves as a staging areas for ongoing construction projects. Pre-Sandy condition isn't the immediate goal - that will come later. Now it's just …

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Matawan Veteran to Grand Marshal Borough's Memorial Day Parade

The Matawan resident served in the Marines for 24 years.

Matawan resident and retired Unite States Marine Mike Plant will serve as the grand marshall of the borough's 2013 Memorial Day Parade, according to a press release issued by the Matawan Recreation Department. "We are pleased to announce that the Grand Marshall for this year’s parade is lifelong Matawan resident Mike Plant, a veteran of the United States Marines," Recreation Director Deirdre Ring said in the release. Plant began his military service with the United States Marines in 1988. He was deployed to a number of foreign countries including Okinawa, Japan, the Philippines, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. After returning from Kuwait, Plant was promoted to Corporal and served on the General's Command Staff until he was honorably discharged in…

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Chelsea Naso

11:08 am on Friday, May 17, 2013

It should read Sunday, May 26.   more ›

Watch Live Town Hall on Superstorm Sandy Recovery

Join Patch at 8 p.m. as we stream NJTV's broadcast of an expert panel talking Sandy aftermath.

More than six months after superstorm Sandy caused $50 billion in damage throughout the state, public television stations are teaming up to broadcast "Superstorm Sandy: A Live Town Hall" at 8 p.m. Thursday. Expert panelists will answer questions before live audiences at Monmouth University's Pollak Theatre and the Tisch WNET Studios at Lincoln Center in Manhattan. Topics of discussion will include infrastructure; environmental consequences; economic ramifications; building codes; and more. Mike Schneider, the managing editor of NJTV's "NJ Today With Mike Schneider," will host the broadcast, which will air on NJTV and PBS 13.  Tune in above at 8 p.m. to watch a live stream of 'Superstorm Sandy: A Live Town Hall."

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Guided Charity Parade of Ponds Garden and Pond Tour to Benefit Juvenile Diabetes

Experience firsthand the beauty, relaxation and tranquility found in the many forms water gardens can take, including ponds, waterfalls, streams, fountains and pools at Grounds Keeper in Matawan.

Browse Sales & Flea Markets in Matawan and Aberdeen This Weekend

Promote your yard sale or flea market by adding it to the community calendar.

Sunny skies and temperatures in the high 60s are forecast for this weekend, making it the perfect weather to peruse local sales and flea markets.  Here are a few going on this weekend: Multi-Family Sale This large mult-family sale will be held on Friday and Sunday at Congregation Beth Ohr in Old Bridge. The sale will feature household items, crystal, china, flatware, utensils, toys, games, books, clothing and more. Fire sales will be held on Friday and on Sunday customers can have a bag held for $8.  Relay For Life Benefit Garage Sale Team DeKovics will hold a garage sale to benefit their fundraising effort for Relay For Life of Matawan. The sale will run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 18 at 925 Greenwood Avenue in Cliffwood Beach…

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Hiring in Matawan-Aberdeen: Victoria Healthcare, Hess

Looking for a new job? Work right here in Matawan and Aberdeen.

Dental Receptionst A local dentist that offers dental surgery services is seeking an experienced dental receptionist to work at their office full-time.  Voice and Data Engineer TGC Global is seeking a full-time voice and data engineer for a client located in Matawan who can ensure the stable operation of the in-house computer network, telephony and telecommunications infrastructure. Food Service Director Victoria Healtch Care is seeking a food service director to implement and maintain effective and efficient systems to operate the dietary department and provide food service to residents in a cost effective and efficient manner. Social Worker Stress Care of New Jersey is looking for full-time social workers and psychiatrists to work at …

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Chelsea Naso

9:10 am on Thursday, May 16, 2013

Thanks Lee! If anyone is interested at finding a job at ShopRite of Aberdeen, open positions can be found here: http://www.shoprite.com/career-opportunities/   more ›