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Recovery grant protects vital services in Sea Bright
By NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer Sea Bright Police Chief John Sorrentino (l-r) speaks with Borough Administrator Joseph Verruni, Assemblyman Declan O’Scanlon (R-13) and DCA Commissioner Richard Constable, who visited the borough’s police and fire departments July 10. NICOLE ANTONUCCI A $1.07 million grant to fund essential services will prevent layoffs, reduced hours and furloughs for…
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Boro steps in to address conditions at Greenbriar Falls
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer TINTON FALLS — Residents of the Greenbriar Falls development, who have been in limbo for nearly six years through a series of developers and unaddressed problems, may get some relief, as the borough has decided to intervene. Attorney Armen McOmber, the borough’s special counsel for the Greenbriar issues, said the…
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Dem, GOP officials join opposition to LNG port
By KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer Local, state and federal officials have joined hundreds of residents and activists in their opposition to a proposed natural gas port 24 miles off the coast of Long Branch. During a “citizens hearing” staged July 11 by environmental nonprofit Clean Ocean Action (COA) on the Sea Bright waterfront, representatives such…
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Korean War not ‘forgotten’
By STELLA MORRISON Staff Writer U.S. Marine Corps veteran Dan Savino Richard Pender admits that he had no idea where Korea was when he signed up to join the U.S. Army in the early 1950s. “The motivation was very simple,” the North Brunswick resident said of the decision that he made in two minutes. “I…
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Activists: LNG port could open door to fracking
By KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer Cindy Zipf, executive director of Clean Ocean Action, and area activists demonstrate their opposition to Liberty Natural Gas’s proposed Port Ambrose project prior to the start of a public hearing in Edison on July 10. KEITH HEUMILLER/STAFF Residents and activists are calling a proposed natural gas import facility off the…
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Red Bank Regional High School’s Dillon Stambaugh runs through a drill as the Monmouth County all-star team practices for the July 18 U.S. Army All-Shore Gridiron Classic at Toms River North High School. Stambaugh is one of several area players participating in the Classic for Monmouth County. SCOTT FRIEDMAN
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B’nai Israel hosts Shabbat at the Shore
Congregation B’nai Israel, Rumson, will hold a family friendly Shabbat at the Shore dinner and service on Friday, July 19, at Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park on Ocean Avenue in Long Branch. Activities begin at 5 p.m. with a magician at 5:45 p.m. and a catered dinner at 6 p.m. The service will follow at…
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Jersey Shore Undy 5000 puts spotlight on colon cancer
People of all ages will strip down to their skivvies in the streets this weekend — but in the most appropriate manner. The Colon Cancer Alliance’s fourth annual Jersey Shore Undy 5000 5K Run/Walk will be held at 8 a.m. July 20 at Pier Village in Long Branch. Greater Media Newspapers is an event sponsor.…
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EMACC’s networking event on July 25
The Eastern Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce (EMACC) is sponsoring the annual Beach Party networking event on Thursday, July 25, from 4:30-8:30 p.m. at Ocean Place Resort & Spa, 1 Ocean Blvd., Long Branch. Attendees should bring business cards. There will be food, a cash bar and prizes. Musical entertainment will be provided by Bruce…
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