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Proposal to monitor domestic violence violators advances
The state Assembly Appropriations Committee has approved legislation that Assemblyman Ron Dancer (R-Monmouth, Ocean, Middlesex, Burlington) is sponsoring to protect victims of domestic violence. The bill (A-315) establishes a four-year pilot program in Ocean County to electronically monitor domestic violence offenders. The legislation, known as “Lisa’s Law,” was moved on Oct. 6, according to a…
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Business Brief
Ibby’s Mediterranean Fresh celebrated its grand opening on Oct. 11 at its newest location in the Midstate Mall, 300 Route 18 north, Suite 19, East Brunswick. Creative Chef and Founder Adnan Kwara and Co-Founder Shetal Shah offer all natural recipes that use local, farm fresh ingredients as well as coffee beans from Ethiopia and spices from…
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Andrews, Griswold to greet fans at library headquarters
Outstanding athletes who have competed on the international stage will be honored at the Monmouth County Library Headquarters, Symmes Drive, Manalapan, on Oct 23 during a Monmouth County Salute to the Olympians beginning at 1:30 p.m. Manalapan High School graduate Robby Andrews and Freehold Township High School graduate Robert Griswold will be saluted by local…
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Blood drives scheduled around the county
New Jersey Blood Services is conducting local blood drives on the following dates: 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Oct. 16 at Nativity of Our Lord Church, 185 Applegarth Rd., Monroe; 3-7:30 p.m. Oct. 24 at the East Brunswick Library, 2 Jean Walling Drive, East Brunswick; 3-9 p.m. Oct. 25 at the Cathedral of St. Francis, Main Street, Metuchen; 3:30-8 p.m.…
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Two former chairpersons honored at memorial dedication
The Concerned Citizens Coalition of Long Branch (CCCLB) held a Memorial Plaque Dedication on Oct. 8 at the new Seaview Avenue Bridge in Long Branch to honor two deceased chairpersons of the Coalition. Former Chairpersons Sharmaine Patterson and Julia Wheeler were honored for their efforts to bring about the remediation of a 17-acre gas plant…
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New Brunswick duo charged with drug, weapon offenses
EAST BRUNSWICK — Two New Brunswick residents were charged with possession of drugs and weapons after a motor vehicle stop in East Brunswick. On Oct. 1 around 3:56 a.m., Ptl. Robert Theoret conducted a motor vehicle stop on Route 18 north into New Brunswick, according to information provided by the East Brunswick Police Department. During his investigation,…
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Milltown offers services for students with special needs
The Child Study Team for the Milltown School District is seeking to identify preschool age and school-aged students who are in need of special education and related services, including students with disabilities attending nonpublic schools, regardless of the severity of their disabilities. In addition, the district is interested in identifying the needs of migrant and…
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Church to hold Victorian Tea and Fashion Show
The United Methodist Church of Red Bank will hold a Victorian Tea and Fashion Show at 2 p.m. Oct. 22 at 247 Broad St., Red Bank. Male and female guests are welcome to wear their finest hats while enjoying the fashions of the 1900s presented by the Victorian ladies. Participate in a full tea service…

