Author: Claire Reed, Managing Editor
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Eatontown bids farewell and greetings, looks ahead to 2016
By Kayla J. Marsh Staff Writer EATONTOWN – As the Borough Council reorganized to say goodbye to a member, welcome a new member and swear another into his third term, many took the time to reflect on the past year and highlight goals for 2016. During the council’s Jan. 1 reorganization meeting, former Councilwoman Janice…
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Cultural Arts Commission to hold International Night April 9
The Woodbridge Township Cultural Arts Commission presents the International Night 2016 Fundraiser Dinner on April 9. The dinner will be held at St. Anthony’s of Padua Hall, 436 Port Reading Ave., Port Reading, and will feature international cuisine from a variety of area restaurants. Tickets are available through the Barron Arts Center and the Woodbridge…
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Barron to host lecture series about European museums
The next Dr. Stephen Kaplan “A Taste of the Arts” Lecture Series will be “The Grand Tour: Armchair Visits to the Great European Museums.” March 30 at 7:30 p.m. will be The Louvre, Paris, France; May 25 at 7:30 p.m. will be The Hermitage, St. Petersburg, Russia; and June 22 at 7:30 p.m. will be…
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Yeshiva applicant fights back with lawsuit
By Kenny Walter Staff Writer OCEAN TOWNSHIP— A lawsuit is the result of the abrupt conclusion last month to the highly scrutinized proposal for a Jewish college and dormitory. Attorneys representing the Yeshiva Gedola Na’os Yaakov’s filed suit against the Ocean Township Zoning Board of Adjustment and the Ocean Township Council on Jan. 8, citing…
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City moving forward on beach concessions
By Kenny Walter Staff Writer LONG BRANCH—After two straight record-breaking beach seasons, the city is adding amenities to the boardwalk for the 2016 season. Business Administrator Howard Woolley Jr. said during the Jan. 12 Workshop meeting that three concession stands are currently being constructed in coordination with the rebuilding of the boardwalk, He also reported…
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Autism safety workshop scheduled for Jan. 26
By Jennifer Ortiz HOWELL — A workshop addressing autism and safety will be held from 6-8:30 p.m. Jan. 26 at the Howell Library, 318 Old Tavern Road. “Hidden Dangers – Keeping Children and Adults with Developmental Disabilities Safe” is open to residents of all towns, according to Cristy Mangano, the parent who recently asked the…
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CASA seeks new volunteer advocates for children
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Middlesex County has current openings for volunteers to advocate for children in Middlesex County who have experienced abuse or neglect. CASA volunteers, who are appointed by a judge, provide an independent voice for a child and speak for the child’s best interests. They research the child welfare case, meet…
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Grant funds ‘paperless’ classroom
PLUMSTED – Administrators in the Plumsted Township School District recently celebrated the opening of a paperless classroom at the New Egypt Middle School. The paperless classroom, which was funded with a $10,000 OceanFirst Foundation Model Classroom Grant, is part of a project to “engage students in their learning with … computer access in language arts…
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Coat drive brings warmth to many
PLUMSTED — Students at New Egypt High School recently completed a successful coat drive. According to a press release from the Plumsted Township School District, seniors Alex Barnett and Laura Wind spearheaded the drive in partnership with the “One Warm Coat” initiative that collects coats for individuals in need nationwide. Donations of new or gently…
