Category: Atlanticville Calendar
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Anthrax tests come back negative
EATONTOWN — Tests for anthrax at the regional postal distribution center on Industrial Way West proved negative, according to Dan Quinn, a spokesman for the U.S. Post Office in New York City. Quinn said tests for anthrax at the Kilmer General Mail Facility in Edison, undertaken at the same time a week ago last Sunday,…
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Local cyclists compete in Woods Hollow race
The Monmouth County Park System has announced the results of its Woods Hollow Classic Mountain Bike Race held in early August at Tatum Park, Middletown. Placing eighth in the "overall men-sport class" was John Hellmers, 46, Rumson, with a time of 53:25. Other finishers, places and times were: Walter Behrmann, 34, Shrewsbury, 11th (54:07); Francis…
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Prevention First co-sponsors walking tour brochure
The Greater Asbury Park Chamber of Commerce has announced the release of the first issue of the brochure, The Historic Walking tour of Asbury Park. Brochure sponsors include Brookdale Community College, Lincroft section of Middletown, and Prevention First, Oakhurst section of Ocean Township, and Sovereign Bank. The free brochure includes more than 20 historic Asbury…
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Locals honored at club’s Founders’ Day Luncheon
The Central Jersey Club of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Asbury Park, recently honored a local businessman and presented scholarships at its 38th annual Founders’ Day Luncheon. The event was opened by club president, Natalie E. Smith, Ocean Township. Louis Armour of Meal-at-Noon, Long Branch, was the recipient of a…
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County park system offers moonlight hike
The Monmouth County Park System will offer a "Rocky Point by Moonlight" hike tonight, Aug. 23 from 7-9:30 p.m. at Hartshorne Woods, Portland Road, Middletown. Cost is $11 for the three-mile hike led by a park system leader; a snack will also be provided. Comfortable walking shoes should be worn for the easy trek. Registration…
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Ocean Township Realtor receives regional award
The Ocean Township office of Weichert, Realtors has won a regional award in the category of resales for the month of June. The office is managed by Lucille Traversa. Traversa credited the office’s success to the sales associates’ knowledge, as well as Weichert’s "One Stop Gold" program.
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Reception for author at cultural center Sept. 6
Reception for author at cultural center Sept. 6 The American Littoral Society and Clean Ocean Action, Sandy Hook, will host a reception for author David Helvarg Sept. 6 from 7-9 p.m. at the Monmouth Beach Cultural Center, Ocean Avenue. The event is free, but donations are gratefully accepted. Helvarg will discuss and sign copies of…
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Recreation scholarships offered to local children
The Monmouth County Park System, Lincroft section of Middletown, has launched a pilot program with Monmouth University, West Long Branch. The program will provide recreation scholarships to children demonstrating a financial need and are interested in sports or the arts. The scholarships will enable the children to attend camps at Monmouth this summer. The school…
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Township announces change in trash guidelines
OCEAN TOWNSHIP — The township of Ocean Department of Public Works has announced effective Aug. 14 it will change how it picks up garbage and bulk trash to help save tax dollars. These savings would be achieved through two means: by going out to bid for lower bulk trash disposal costs and by reclassifying certain…
