Author: BRUCE MORAN, Department Editor
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Veteran cites Senator Beck’s efforts
Dear Editor, Monmouth County has a long and rich history of supporting our veterans. Senator Beck has been one of the most supportive of our elected officials in expanding veterans’ housing, fighting for veterans benefits in Trenton, and keeping the Veteran community informed about their benefits. Senator Beck is committed to our veterans and her…
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Seawall trail work underway in Cliffwood Beach
The reconstruction and extension of the Raritan Bay Seawall Trail began on Oct. 2 in Cliffwood Beach. According to a press release from the Township of Aberdeen, the work started with the demolition of the existing walkway. Completion of the entire reconstruction and extension project is targeted for spring of 2018. This project followed the…
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Red Bank High to sponsor forum Nov. 1
Red Bank Regional High School will serve as the host on Nov. 1 to a Women’s Education Forum on how what you eat affects your health. The documentary “What the Health: You are What you Eat, so What are You Eating?” This free event will begin at 7:30 and it will be held in…
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Bingo on Oct. 19 in Matawan
The Woman’s Club of Matawan will hold Bingo on Oct. 19 at 199 Jackson St., Matawan. The event will start at 10:30 a.m. and run until 2:30 p.m. Tickets $10 each are include include one bingo card (additional cards $1 each), coffee and crumb cake in the morning, hot dog, beverage and dessert for lunch.…
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Road closures week of Oct. 9 in Sea Bright
The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) announced overnight lane closures and alternating traffic on Route 36/Ocean Avenue for the start of a 1.4 mile resurfacing project in Sea Bright, which will start on Oct. 9. Beginning at 8 p.m. on Oct. 9 and until 6 the following morning for approximately one week, NJDOT’s contractor, Schifano…
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Food pantry open at Belford church
The 1-2-3 Mangia Food Pantry will be in operation every Friday at the St. Augustine’s Monastery Church in Belford. The pantry hours will be from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. and then it will open again from 4 p.m until 8 p.m. at the church that is located at 304 Church Street and at the…
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Wildlife species discussed at Audubon Society meeting
The New Jersey Audubon Society reviewed its efforts at restoring the Northern Bobwhite and Golden-winged Warbler to the state at the Monmouth County Audubon Society meeting on Sept. 13. The program was held at the Knights of Columbus hall, 200 Fair Haven Road, Fair Haven. The Audubon Society explained that many species of wildlife need…
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Wind & Sea Festival on Sept. 16 in Port Monmouth
The Monmouth County Park System will sponsor its Wind & Sea festival on Sept. 16 at Bayshore Waterfront Park in Port Monmouth. The event will run from 11 a.m. through 5 p.m. This family-friendly event celebrates all things water. Activities include stand-up paddling, kayaking, fishing, sailing, beach volleyball, kite flying, crabbing, sand castle building, seining,…
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McCabe sworn in as Monmouth County Chief of Detectives
John G. McCabe, Jr., a resident of Middletown, took his oath when he was recently sworn in as the new Chief of Detectives for the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office. In a ceremony presided over by Monmouth County Assignment Judge Lisa P. Thornton on Sept. 5 in Freehold, McCabe was appointed to the position following the…
