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‘Smart Workplaces’ honored for providing commuting alternatives
MONROE — Numerous Middlesex County companies and schools received the prestigious 2016 New Jersey Smart Workplaces Award during the annual membership meeting of Keep Middlesex Moving (KMM). The awards honor companies for their outstanding achievements in providing alternative commuting opportunities for their employees, thus reducing traffic and congestion and improving air quality, according to a…
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Sheriff’s Office to hold Civilian Academy
Applications are being accepted for the Middlesex County Sheriff’s Office Civilian Academy planned for the fall. The program is designed to educate county residents on the various functions and duties of the Sheriff’s Office. Participants will meet 7-9 p.m. Wednesdays for eight weeks beginning Sept. 16 at the Middlesex County Police Training Center, North Patrol…
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French club to hold June meeting
Francophonie Metuchen will meet from 7:45-9:45 p.m., June 21, at 243 Amboy Ave., Metuchen. Discussions are in French. Participation is free. Relaxed work meetings with moderate preparations and active participation in discussions are required. For more information, call Sam Van Chama, using French, at 732-767-9372.
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High school seniors earn scholarships from Millstone groups
MILLSTONE – The Millstone Township PTSA and PTO have once again sponsored a scholarship program for two high school seniors who live in Millstone Township and graduated from the Millstone Township Middle School. Each senior was awarded a $1,000 scholarship. The winners of the 2016 scholarships are Kathleen Anna Drake and Hannah M. Robertson, according…
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Park System to hold Seining Along Sandy Hook Bay
The Monmouth County Park System will hold Seining Along Sandy Hook Bay this summer at Bayshore Waterfront Park in Port Monmouth and at the Popamora Point section of the Henry Hudson Trail in Highlands. Discover a variety of fish, crabs and other sea creatures during this hands-on program. Area residents are invited to join Park…
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Summer Solstice celebration set for June 18 in Long Branch
Waterspirit’s Summer Solstice celebration will be held from 1-4 p.m. June 18 at Stella Maris, 981 Ocean Ave., Long Branch. The event brings families together for an afternoon outdoors to be grateful for the energy and warmth of the sun and for the gift of water. The afternoon will begin with a prayer of gratitude…
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Library announces community service collection for June
To celebrate the 100th year serving the Long Branch community, the Long Branch Free Public Library, 328 Broadway, Long Branch, will be collecting “100 things” each month to donate to various community organizations. During June, toys will be collected for Operation Sleighbells, the signature program of Family & Children’s Services of Monmouth County. Family and…
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Used book sale scheduled for June 25
AAUW Northern Monmouth County Branch has scheduled the annual end of the season used book sale from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. on June 25 at Old First Church, Middletown. Book sale chair, Vickie Mischenko, reports that a wide variety of books will be on the shelves and ready for sale. Choices range from children’s books to…
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Family Addiction Network’s meeting set for June 21
The Family Addiction Network will host its monthly meeting from 7-8:30 p.m. June 21 at the West Long Branch Community Center at 116 Locust Ave. Families and friends can seek support in dealing with addiction in a nonjudgmental, compassionate and receptive environment free of charge. David Dolan will present “Managing Fear When Your Loved One…
