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Workshop on expunging criminal records set for Jan. 11
Individuals with juvenile or adult criminal records are invited to attend a program that will outline the proper way to have those records permanently removed from court and law enforcement files. The Workshop to Expunge Criminal Records will be held from 6-8 p.m. on Jan. 11 in the Middlesex County Freeholders’ meeting room on…
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Aberdeen welcomes new florist
ABERDEEN — Flowers by Gina recently celebrated the grand opening of its location in the Strathmore Shopping Center on Route 34 in Aberdeen with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by owner Gina Caliguiro and Aberdeen Township officials. On hand to welcome the store to Aberdeen were Mayor Fred Tagliarini and Economic Business Council Members Carmine Visone…
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Business Brief
Dr. Mariana Blagoev partnered with local charity Second Chance Toys during the holiday season, inviting her patients to participate in a toy drive campaign in exchange for a free dental check-up, complete with an exam and X-rays. In less than two weeks, the office, located at 1145 Bordentown Ave. in Parlin, collected more than 25 brand new…
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Baseball and softball umps needed
The Central Jersey Umpire Association is looking for new or experienced umpires for the upcoming season. The organization is one of the largest in the state, with over 1,000 games assigned last year. The association assigns baseball and softball games from 7U to over 40 that are played seven days a week. New umpires will…
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Three scholarships to be awarded
This summer, the Freehold Soil Conservation District will award three $2,000 scholarships to students majoring in a conservation-related field. The Neal Munch, Mac Clark and Bill Schauer scholarships are awarded annually to honor their years of dedicated and distinguished service to the Freehold Soil Conservation District and to conservation, according to a press release. This…
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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. “The Legislature gave school boards the option of moving their election from April to November with no vote (by the…
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Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park to hold Seashore Open House
LONG BRANCH — The Monmouth County Park System announces its Seashore Open House will be held from 1-4 p.m. on Jan. 22 at Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park Activity Center, Long Branch. Stop in and enjoy hands-on activities. Park System Naturalists will be there to chat about the seashore and the small aquatic animals on display.…
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The Family Addiction Network’s meeting set for Jan. 17
The Family Addiction Network will hold its monthly meeting on Jan. 17 from 7– 8:30 p.m. at The West Long Branch Community Center, 116 Locust Ave., West Long Branch, where families and friends can seek support in dealing with addiction in a non-judgmental, compassionate and receptive environment free of charge. This month’s presenter is Daniel…
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Panel to discuss succeeding with learning differences
METUCHEN — A panel at Metuchen High School will feature student mentors from a national advocacy group talking to middle and high schoolers and their parents about succeeding with learning differences. The panel will speak from 7-9 p.m. on Jan. 19 at the high school library at 400 Grove Ave., Metuchen. Known as “Yes! Ambassadors,”…
