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Plans for complex at Rt. 34, Broad Street move forward
By NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer MATAWAN — The Unified Planning/ Zoning Board of Adjustment has granted preliminary approval for a mixeduse development proposed for a vacant lot that fronts Route 34 and Broad Street. In response to concerns raised at a previous meeting, professionals from Edgewood Properties appeared before the board on June 3 to…
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Trinity Hall preparing to open doors this fall
By KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN — With the start of the 2013-14 school year less than three months away, a new all-girls high school is ramping up efforts to prepare for its inaugural class. Trinity Hall, located temporarily at the Croydon Hall complex on Leonardville Road in Middletown, will welcome approximately 35 students in…
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TV couple celebrates the ‘little things’
NICOLE ANTONUCCI/STAFF Giuliana and Bill Rancic speak to the media before their appearance at the “Paint the Town Pink” event sponsored by Meridian Health. The stars of the reality TV show “Giuliana and Bill” spoke at the Algonquin Theater in Manasquan on May 4 about the “little things,” such as getting a mammogram that saved…
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Food sampling fundraiser scheduled for June 22
“Taste of Highlands,” featuring samplings of food and cocktails from over 15 restaurants, will be held June 22, from noon to 5 p.m. Check-in begins at either Huddy Park or Veterans Park. A portion of proceeds will benefit the New Jersey Firefighters’ Mutual Benevolent Association Sandy Ground Project for the Highlands playground. A bus will…
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Film documents quest of cancer survivor
“Living Downstream” will be screened at 6:30 p.m. June 25 at the Unitarian meetinghouse, 1475 W. Front St., Lincroft. The film follows Professor Sandra Steingraber as she travels across North America working to break the silence about cancer, its environmental links and the urgent human rights issue therein. Both a personal journey and scientificsocial exploration,…
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Auditions held for ‘Singin’ in the Rain’
The Spotlight Players of Matawan will hold auditions for its upcoming production of the classic musical comedy “Singin’ in the Rain” from 7:30-9:30 p.m. June 18 and 2-4:30 p.m. June 23 at the First Presbyterian Church of Matawan, Franklin Street and Route 34, three blocks north of Main Street/Route 79. Auditions are open to individuals…
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July fitness classes held in Holmdel
The Holmdel Recreation Department will continue to offer Body Sculpt and Senior Workout classes at the Holmdel Senior/Community Center, 6 Crawfords Corner Road, Holmdel, on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays beginning July 8 through Aug. 5. Body Sculpt classes will run from 9- 10 a.m. Senior Workout classes will be from 10:15-11 a.m. For more information…
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Mission Matawan accepting requests for home improvement
MATAWAN — Mission Matawan, a volunteer arm of the First Presbyterian Church in Matawan, invites members of the community to submit requests for home maintenance, yard work and improvements during the week of July 6-13. In its 11th year of operation, Mission Matawan has provided services to hundreds of area residents, including the elderly, disabled…
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Donations sought for Project PAUL
Employees of Affinity Federal Credit Union in Middletown are hosting a drive to collect monetary and food donations through July 31 to support Project PAUL in Keansburg. Residents are encouraged to drop off donations of nonperishable food items, clothing or money at the branch located at 1860 Rt. 35, Middletown. Project PAUL was founded in…
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