Category: Independent News
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New Belford Pier opens in time for summer
Improvements part of plan for Belford port BY JAMIE ROMM Staff Writer The Belford Pier before the $1.1 million reconstruction project. MIDDLETOWN — The newly refurbished pier at the Belford Ferry Terminal opened to public use recently, just in time for Monmouth County’s busy summer boating season. “Recreational boaters who wish to pick up or…
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Mid’town clears the air about cell tower
Parkway location has state approvals BY JAMIE ROMM Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN — Residents of the Lincroft section of the township have been flooding the mayor’s voice mail with questions about a cell tower at Exit 109 on the Garden State Parkway, Mayor Pamela Brightbill reported at the Township Committee’s June 1 workshop meeting that according…
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In the Service
Air Force Reserve Airman Patrick H. Arminas has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. A 2005 graduate of Middletown High School North, he is the son of Terry and Ted Brookes of the Belford section of Middletown. Army Pfc. Nicholas T. Rakoncza has graduated from basic combat training…
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A day to share smiles and some waves
Life Rolls On returns Long Branch June 28 BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer People with limited mobility will enjoy a day of surfing at the Jersey Shore June 28 when The Life Rolls On Foundation holds its annual “They Will Surf Again” [TWSA] event at Pier Village in Long Branch. “This is an amazing event…
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CHRIS KELLY staff Coast Guard Rescue swimmers and other volunteers keep Danny Zarro, New York, on the board during the Best Day Foundation’s “Best Day at the Beach” event of surfing and body boarding at Seven Presidents Park in Long Branch on June 14.
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NPS decision on financials for fort rehab due soon
Sandy Hook Partners submitted proof of financing in March BY LIZ SHEEHAN Correspondent SANDY HOOK — A visitor seeking to enter the headquarters of Sandy Hook Partners (SHP) last week by the front porch of the building that the developer occupies at Fort Hancock would find it difficult since the porch steps are almost totally…
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IN THE ARTS
Fiber Art X 7 Fiber Art X 7, a group of seven fiber artists, is presenting their third group show “Fiber Form and Function III” at the Middletown Public Library. The show will run through June 29. Love Letters Lie” by Beverly Hertler The seven fiber artists share studio space at the Art Alliance of…
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NOTES
The Middletown United Methodist Church will present Praise Fest ’09 noon- 6 p.m. June 20 at the church at 924 Middletown/ Lincroft Road, Middletown (rain date June 27). The free concert will feature praise bands from throughout the country. Area ministry programs will be present and food will be available. For more information, call 732-671-0707…
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Jessica Lomonaco, a member of the Hazlet Swim and Tennis Club swim team, gets ready to participate in Clean Community Day. A record 74 volunteers — swim team members, their friends and families — picked up trash in the area around the swim club on June 6. The swim team will receive funds from New…
