Dorothy Devenny, Rumson, has been nominated by Gov. Jon S. Corzine for reappointment to the Monmouth County Board of Taxation. Devenny is a certified tax assessor and commissioner of the Monmouth County Board of Taxation.
Rumson-Fair Haven Bank hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony in late February to celebrate the opening of its new branch at 251 E. Main St., Oceanport. In conjunction with the ceremony, Thomas Sannelli, senior vice president, presented donations to Capt. Laura Hornung in support of the Oceanport First Aid Squad, and Chief Tom Gallo in support of both the Oceanport Hook and Ladder Company and the Port- Au-Peck Chemical Hose Company. For more information, visit www.rfhbank.com.
The Sam Ruggier State Farm Agency has opened its doors at 4070 Asbury Ave., Tinton Falls. The agency is operated by Sam Ruggier, a lifelong resident of New Jersey. He has served in various roles within State Farm the past 13 years. For more information, call 732-922-1101 or visit www.samruggier.com.
The National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) Central Jersey Chapter will celebrate Women’s History Month with the launch of its “Power NAWBO Annual Membership Drive.” New members joining by April 30 will save $25 off the national dues in all membership categories. In addition, existing members can earn points for new members they bring into the organization during the drive. For more information, visit www.nawbocentraljersey. org.
The Provident Bank is hosting an essay contest for New Jersey students to commemorate the bank’s 170th anniversary. Entry deadline is April 28. Students may pick a favorite president or invention and write an essay about why. The president must have held office or the invention must have been made within the past 170 years. Entries will be sorted into grades five through eight, and grades nine through 12, and one winner will be chosen from each group. Four first-place winners will receive an iPod Touch and a $500 donation to their school’s media center or library. Winning essays will be posted on www.ProvidentNJ. com. Four second-place winners will receive an iPod Shuffle and a $50 savings bond, and eight third-place winners will receive a $50 savings bond. For contest details, visit www.ProvidentNJ.com/essaycontest.
Goddard Systems Inc., the franchisor of The Goddard School, has announced it has received company-wide accreditation from the Commission on International and Trans-Regional Accreditation (CITA). CITA evaluates quality, continuous improvement and student success. Recognition is given to child-care companies. Local Goddard Schools are located in West Long Branch, Morganville, Tinton Falls and Middletown.