Category: Independent News
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‘George Segal Everyman’
The Monmouth Museum is hosting a series of events in conjunction with an exhibit of works by internationally acclaimed artist George Segal, a longtime resident of South Brunswick who died in 2000. “Self-portrait with George Segal, 1990” “George Segal Everyman: Sculpture, Paintings and Drawings” offers a diverse overview of the late artist’s career and features…
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Provident chief heads foundation board
Christopher Martin, of Wall Township, The Provident Bank president and CEO, was recently appointed to the board of directors of The Provident Bank Foundation and elected president. The position was vacant after Paul Pantozzi, former president of the foundation, retired at the end of 2009. Martin has served as vice president of the foundation since…
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Wireless Zone store (Verizon Wireless) opened last weekend in Lincroft.
The Wireless Zone store (Verizon Wireless) opened last weekend in Lincroft. Middletown Mayor Gerard Scharfenberger (center, l-r) and owner Brian Marsh took part in a ribboncutting ceremony on Feb. 20 for the grand opening. The new store is located at 642 Newman Springs Road in Lincroft Plaza.
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NOTESAround Town
David Roth gets a line dance lesson from his daughter Rebecca during the Daddy/Daughter Dance held at the Holmdel Senior/Community Center on Feb. 21. A job fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 26 at Brookdale Community College’s Long Branch Higher Education Center, 213 Broadway. Major area employers as well as…
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In the Service
Army Pfc. William J. Campbell, son of Michael Campbell of Aberdeen, has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, physical fitness, and received instruction and practice in basic combat skills, military weapons, chemical warfare and…
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Daddy Daughter Dance
Jessica D’Agostino gives her father, Jon D’Agostino, a big hug during the Daddy Daughter Dance held at the Holmdel Senior/Community Center on Feb. 21. CLAIRE SHEPROW
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NJ Transit director seeks public input
Hearing will be held in Manalapan NJ Transit Executive Director James Weinstein has announced that the statewide transit agency is aggressively confronting current and future budget shortfalls that have arisen due to the severe national recession and the state’s $2.2 billion current-year budget gap, and $11 billion 2011 budget gap. In a press release, Weinstein…
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Mid’twn District to host forum on state aid cuts
BY JACQUELINE HLAVENKA Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN — The Middletown Township Public School District will host an informational forum about the impact of proposed cuts to state aid at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 4, at Middletown High School North. Members of the public are encouraged to attend to learn how Gov. Chris Christie’s proposed plan…
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Community Art Show dates
The Middletown Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department and the Middletown Township Cultural and Arts Council are partnering to present the 2010 Community Art Show Series. All shows will be held at the Middletown Arts Center, 36 Church St. Exhibit hours for all shows will be Monday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.;…
