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Trade Center memorial suggested for Sandy Hook Council supports concept but wants other works considered
Staff Writer By Sherry conohan Trade Center memorial suggested for Sandy Hook Council supports concept but wants other works considered THE MEMORIA PROJECT INC. This conceptual picture shows two 13-foot high marble statues representing the twin towers of the World Trade Center that artist Stephen Shaheen plans to carve over the summer on the beach…
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McGreevey brings budget battle to town Governor addresses packed Wilson Hall about state matters
Staff Writer By Sherry conohan McGreevey brings budget battle to town Governor addresses packed Wilson Hall about state matters VERONICA YANKOWSKI Gov. Jim McGreevey uses a chart to illustrate a point in discussing state budget problems at a town meeting Monday at Monmouth University in West Long Branch. WEST LONG BRANCH — Gov. James E.…
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Unions trying to organize at recycler Company officials say dismissals not related to unionizing effort
Staff Writer By lindsey siegle Unions trying to organize at recycler Company officials say dismissals not related to unionizing effort Carlos Grine of Long Branch (l) and Wilbur Cooper of Englishtown picket outside Mazza and Sons Demolition, Shafto Road, Tinton Falls. The former employees of the business argue that their desire to unionize cost them…
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Petitioners seek 2nd hearing on Hook plan Group also asking for more detail on proposal before commenting
Petitioners seek 2nd hearing on Hook plan Group also asking for more detail on proposal before commenting An environmental advocate has launched a petition drive calling on the National Park Service to hold a second public hearing – this time with testimony by independent experts – on redevelopment plans for historic Fort Hancock on Sandy…
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Picking up trash, support for anti-litter program COA pushes for new, tougher, littering law during beach sweep
Staff Writer By GLORIA STRAVELLI Picking up trash, support for anti-litter program COA pushes for new, tougher, littering law during beach sweep CHRIS KELLY Cigarette butts and other litter wash into storm drains and end up as litter on local beaches. While they were clearing litter off beaches from Keyport to Cape May last weekend,…
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County planners seek answers on fort project Board concerned with habitat destruction, traffic related to proposal
County planners seek answers on fort project Board concerned with habitat destruction, traffic related to proposal The Monmouth County Planning Board has called for a traffic impact analysis and other environmental impact studies before the National Park Service goes ahead with plans for the proposed redevelopment of Fort Hancock on Sandy Hook. "Our opinion is…
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Opposition pushes board to delay personnel cuts Nearly 100 people speak out against cutting music teacher’s hours
Staff Writer By sherry conohan Opposition pushes board to delay personnel cuts Nearly 100 people speak out against cutting music teacher’s hours Move over, Mr. Holland, this opus belongs to Kevin Pryor. Like the music teacher who is the central figure in the movie Mr. Holland’s Opus, Pryor learned just how loved he is by…
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JERRY WOLKOWITZ Tiera Hicks, a fourth-grader at Red Bank Primary School, celebrated Arbor Day last Friday with fourth-grade teacher Kim Repko by planting tree saplings.
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Mullaney pleads guilty to theft from clients Condominium association property manager facing seven years in prison
Staff Writer By john burton Mullaney pleads guilty to theft from clients Condominium association property manager facing seven years in prison RED BANK — While Dominick Mullaney, a former property manager for numerous condominium associations, has pleaded guilty to misappropriation of funds, one borough association is continuing to battle to recover its money. Mullaney, 56,…
