Author: BRUCE MORAN, Department Editor
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Pallone stands up to price gouging with new legislation
In an effort to combat price gouging after natural disasters, Rep. Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-Monmouth Middlesex) unveiled legislation entitled The STAND UP Act on Oct. 31. Pallone, who was joined by Beverly Brown Ruggia from NJ Citizen Action in the press conference that was held at an evacuation route in Long Branch, introduced this legislation…
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RBC’s Moore heading to Binghamton
Hayley Moore of Red Bank Catholic (RBC) High School signed a National Letter of Intent to continue her girls’ basketball career at Binghamton University. Moore, who is a resident of Marlboro, will begin her fourth year playing for the Caseys. She signed her letter on Nov. 8 at RBC.
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Matawan studio to expand to serve local artists
Chashama, which is a non-profit arts organization, announced that it has expanded its Space to Create and Present programs. The new room for artists contains 11 affordable workspaces and two presentation spaces for artists to exhibit their work. On Nov. 13, the Matawan Studios will open its doors to the public with its Opening Reception.…
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Veterans and soldiers offered free flu shots Nov. 11
In honor of Veterans Day, American Family Care Urgent Care of West Long Branch will offer free flu shots to any retired veteran or current active military personnel on Nov. 11 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. American Family Care is located at 214 Route 36, West Long Branch. “My team and I want to…
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Monmouth Museum invites residents to make cards for military
During the month of November, the Monmouth Museum will sponsor its Holiday Mail for Heroes program. The program invites the community to come to the Monmouth Museum in Lincroft to make cards with kind messages for our country’s armed forces. The cards will be created in the Monmouth Museum’s WonderWing and in the Green Arts…
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Rodgers of CBA to play baseball at Muhlenberg
Thomas Rodgers, who is a senior at Christian Brothers Academy, will continue his baseball career at Muhlenberg College in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Rodgers, a catcher, played for the Tr-State Arsenal travel baseball team this past summer when he was named to numerous all-tournament teams for his play. Rodgers, a resident of Hazlet who carries a 3.8…
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Resident backs Giaimo
Ladies and Gentlemen, Most politicians offer sound reasons why voters should choose them over their competition but in recent conversation with Tom Giaimo, a candidate for the New Jersey Assembly, I learned about his life experience and how much it would contribute to New Jersey when he is elected to our Assembly. Tom has had…
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Officials commemorate the 45th anniversary of the Clean Water Act
The 45th anniversary of the federal Clean Water Act was commemorated by Rep. Frank Pallone (D-Monmouth, Middlesex) and the New Jersey Sierra Club on Oct. 18 in Long Branch. Pallone, Jeff Tittel, the Director of the New Jersey Sierra Club, and other officials spoke about the effects of the Clean Water Act while standing…
