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Officials seek extension of Earle housing stay
Elected officials who represent Monmouth County, Colts Neck and Tinton Falls are planning to ask the U.S. Navy to extend a stay that was in place during December and January and prevented a private company from renting housing on Naval Weapons Station Earle to members of the public. The stay that was in place for…
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Parish to hold gift auction March 5
Divine Mercy Parish will hold the Annual Gift Auction in the Holy Family Parish Center, 213 Pershing Ave., Carteret, on March 5. (The snow date is March 12.) Doors will open at 11:30 a.m. The first number will be called at 2 p.m.. Great prizes and good food will be featured. A 50/50 Drawing, Super…
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Fundraiser set at Houlihan’s on Feb. 8
The Brian von Bischoffshausen Foundation will hold a fundraising night from 5-9 p.m. on Feb. 8 at Houlihan’s, 55 Route 1 south, New Brunswick. Patrons must show the appropriate flier. To RSVP, email [email protected]. Proceeds will benefit the foundation. Cannot be combined with coupons. Valid for to-go orders.
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Library to screen movie about Jesse Owens
The North Brunswick Public Library will be showing “Race,” the film based on Jesse Owens and his inspiring journey to overcome racism at home and abroad, from 6:30-8:45 p.m. on Feb. 22 at the library, 710 Hermann Rd., North Brunswick. The movie is rated PG-13. The showing is free and all are welcome. No registration is…
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Teens and ‘tweens invited to hang out at library
Learn the techniques of oil pastels with artist April Zay during a class for teens from 2-4 p.m. on Feb. 18 at the North Brunswick Library, 880 Hermann Rd., North Brunswick. Also for teens and ‘tweens ages 10-16, board and Wii games will be available from 3:10-4:30 p.m. on Feb. 24. Light snacks will be provided. Register online…
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Student technology assistance slated in Eatontown
Monmouth University students will offer free help with smartphones, tablets or laptops. Assistance is available by appointment, and a student technology coach will be available on Wednesdays for 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. appointments at SCAN (Social Community Activities Network) in the Monmouth Mall, Basement Level, 180 Highway 35 South, Eatontown. Appointments are needed to…
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Training session will provide instruction in use of Narcan
MANALAPAN – The Manalapan-Englishtown Community Alliance to Prevent Alcoholism and Drug Abuse will hold a free Narcan training session at Manalapan town hall at 7 p.m. Feb. 27. The training session is a joint project of the Jersey Shore Addiction Services healthcare organization and the Barnabas Health Institute for Prevention with funding from the Division…
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Dancer’s bill proposes moving fire elections to November
State Assemblyman Ron Dancer’s legislation (A-1690) to provide fire districts with the same opportunity as school districts to move their annual election to November was approved unanimously by the Assembly Judiciary Committee on Dec. 12 and by the Assembly Appropriations Committee on Jan. 30. “The Legislature gave school boards the option of moving their election…
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Firefighters graduate from academy
The Monmouth County Fire Academy graduated 43 firefighters from the Firefighter I program on Jan. 24-25 at the fire academy in Howell. The first-time firefighter graduates of Class 112 and Class 113 worked 172 hours over 32 sessions and received training in rescue, fire extinguishment, hazardous materials response, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, electrical safety, and care of…
