New Religious Education Director in Highlands
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PHOTO: Carol Mulkeen
HIGHLANDS – When religious education classes start at Our Lady of Perpetual Help School Sunday morning, the children and teens will be greeted by volunteer teachers, aides, and the smiling face and bubbly personality of new Director of Religious Education, Carol Mulkeen.
“We have so much going on and so many new offerings for the students, I can’t wait to meet them all,” said the Highlands resident who just took on the part-time job as director last month.
Mulkeen, married, the mother of two sons and a daughter, all grown, comes to her new position well-armed in education and experience. A former resident of Colts Neck, she was a religious education teacher at St. Mary’s Church for 16 years, teaching hundreds of children from first through ninth grades.
Statement on the Ongoing Study of the Holmdel Township Fire Department Master Plan
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The Holmdel Office of the Mayor issued the following statement:
Earlier this year the Holmdel Township committee recognized a need in our community for a Fire Protection Consultant.
At the May 22nd meeting, the Township Committee voted to adopt a resolution awarding a contract to Dr. Harry R. Carter PH.D, LLC for the completion of a study of the Fire Department Master Plan. Prior to his hire, Dr. Carter submitted a proposal to Committeeman Rocco Pascucci, which included a timeline for the study's completion and an itemized list of topics the report will review.
9/11 Remembrance Ceremony Planned at Mt. Mitchill Scenic Overlook
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ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS — Once again, the Monmouth County Park System will mark the anniversary of September 11th with a Remembrance Ceremony at the County’s 9/11 Memorial at Mount Mitchill Scenic Overlook, Ocean Boulevard, Atlantic Highlands. All are welcome to attend this ceremony, held rain or shine, at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, September 11.
Speakers include Congressman Chris Smith, former Lieutenant Governor Kim Guadagno, State Senator Vin Gopal, Freeholder Director Thomas A. Arnone, and Freeholder Deputy Director Lillian G. Burry. Music will be provided by the Pipes and Drums of the Atlantic Watch with Gabby Cinque singing. Reverend Chris Durkin of Colts Neck Community Church will give the benediction.
Temporary Overnight Detours on Route 36 Along the Bayshore
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Route 36 pavement preservation project begins next week in Monmouth County
TRENTON, NJ - New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) officials today announced the start of a pavement rehabilitation and improvements project requiring lane closures and temporary overnight ramp detours along 10.6 miles of Route 36 in Monmouth County.
Beginning at 8 p.m., Tuesday, September 4 until 6 a.m. the next day, NJDOT’s contractor, Asphalt Paving Systems, is scheduled to close a single lane of Route 36 northbound for asphalt repair work, beginning at Bay Avenue in the Highlands, and moving north through Atlantic Highlands, Middletown, Keansburg, Hazlet and ending at Ocean Avenue in Union Beach. Closures will continue as needed, Monday through Friday between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. the next morning until the end of the year.
Coast Guard Urges Boating Safety This Labor Day Weekend
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Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Jennifer Nease
NEW YORK — The Coast Guard urges boaters in the Tri-State area to use extra caution while out on the water this Labor Day weekend.
Labor Day weekend marks the unofficial end of the traditional boating season, and is usually a very busy few days on the water.
Coast Guard crews, along with local and state law enforcement agencies, will be patrolling, conducting safety checks, and watching for people boating while intoxicated or operating in an unsafe manner.
