Author: Greater Media
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Long Branch still on track to sell West End School
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer LONG BRANCH — Despite litigation challenging recent changes to West End zoning, the Long Branch School District is moving ahead with plans to sell the West End Elementary School. Superintendent Michael Salvatore said the district still expects to sell the offline school building to New Jersey Repertory Company, which plans…
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Church slates fair for Sept. 19
St. James Memorial Episcopal Church will host the St. James Fair from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 19 at 69 Broad St., Eatontown. A preview party will be held from 6-9 p.m. Sept. 18. Preview admission is $10 and includes an opportunity to win gift baskets. Antiques, collectibles, household items, furniture, clothing, accessories, jewelry, children’s items,…
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Senator to speak at chamber luncheon
The Monmouth County Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a Women in Business networking luncheon from 11:30 a.m.- 1:30 p.m. Sept. 24 at the Beacon Hill Country Club, 8 Beacon Hill Road, Atlantic Highlands. The guest speaker will be state Sen. Jennifer Beck (R-Monmouth), who will present, “The Changing Economic Environment of New Jersey and Its…
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Top 5 renovation tips to create more space in your home
Fall Home & Garden As real estate prices continue to climb, the cost to trade up to a larger home is on the upswing across the country, especially as markets remain hampered by tight inventory levels. As a result, more and more Americans are choosing to renovate their current homes instead of relocating. In fact,…
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SMART Carpet and Flooring recommends pet-proof carpet and laminate flooring
As the summer winds down,Americans and their pets will soon be spending more time indoors — and that means more wear and tear on floors. Now is a good time for homeowners to consider updating floors with the new waterproof, stain-proof, and pet-proof carpet and laminate options on the market, says SMART Carpet and Flooring.…
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Mat-Ab program aims to support at-risk high school students
By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer ABERDEEN – A new after-school program that addresses the needs of students who are falling behind in the traditional high school setting was approved by the Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District Board of Education. “We strive to make sure all students have the tools and the resources they need to…
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Fundraiser to feature singing florist Sept. 20
The Keyport Garden Club will present “The Singing Florist” from 1-4 p.m. Sept. 20 at the Keyport Yacht Club, 115 First St., Keyport. The event is a fundraiser to benefit Keyport GardenWalk 2016, a walking and biking tour of public and private gardens in Keyport. Entertainer John Newman will create beautiful floral bouquets while singing…
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Vito Anthony Naturale
Vito Anthony Naturale, 85, passed away Sept. 6. He was a devoted father and grandfather. Vito, who was a lifelong resident of Belleville, retired from Hoffmann La Roche in Nutley as a supervisor. An Army veteran of the Korean Conflict, he was a member of the Italian Fiorente Club and the Belleville High School Hall…
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Prospects brighter for 9/11 health bill passage
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer LONG BRANCH — Advocates for the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act may not have to gear up for as much of a fight to reauthorize the program, which is set to expire in 2016. Rep. Frank Pallone Jr. (D-Monmouth, Middlesex), the ranking member of the Committee on Energy…
