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Middletown settles ADA lawsuit with residents
Plaintiffs will receive $84K in damages, fees BY KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN — The Township Committee has agreed to an $84,000 settlement with two disabled residents who filed suit against the township nearly nine years ago for violations of the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA). On May 6, the committee voted to accept the…
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In Red Bank, art is around every corner
A fter three successful art walks in 2012, the Red Bank Art Walk returns 6-10 p.m. May 17 at more than 15 venues, including galleries and nontraditional arts spaces. To organize and promote the 2013 Red Bank Art Walk, a small group of art professionals was formed, including Robert Langdon of Gallery U; Gerda Liebmann…
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Protection extended in drug overdoses
Gov. Chris Christie signed the bipartisan Overdose Protection Act into law at a drug rehabilitation center in Paterson on May 2. The legislation takes a two-pronged approach to help prevent drug-overdose deaths in New Jersey. First, it provides legal protection to people who are in violation of the law while they are attempting to help…
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Young man a ray of hope in cloud of opiate addiction
BY JESSICA D’AMICO Staff Writer Scott Kaboski talks about his history of drug addiction, along with the hope he has gained during his rehabilitation process at the Discovery Institute for Addictive Disorders. PHOTOS BY ERIC SUCAR staff Growing up, Scott Kaboski didn’t seem at risk for heroin addiction. The 23-year-old was brought up in an…
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A ‘grim’ trend in central N.J.
Law enforcement wrestles with heroin abuse BY GREG KENNELTY Staff Writer Heroin has become the most popular drug in Monmouth and Middlesex counties, reaching a much wider audience than ever before, according to law enforcement authorities. “Monmouth County has one of the highest concentrations of the purest heroin in the tri-state area. We’re really only…
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Keyport food pantry plans for new home
Serving 24 communities, ministerium has big plans for next 30 years BY KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer A design rendering depicts Keyport Ministerium Food Pantry’s new facility, which is slated to be built adjacent to the Keyport Community Church on Warren Street. PERRY M. PETRILLO ARCHITECTS Thirty years after opening its doors, the Keyport Ministerium Food…
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Pole vaulters wait patiently on the runway for their turn to soar at the Monmouth County Track and Field Championships May 8 at Holmdel High School. The winner of the competition, Christian Brothers Academy’s Mike Cresanti-Daknis, cleared 13-0. ERIC SUCAR staff
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Color and shape
Q&A with Sharon Peters We just saw a photo of a completely redesigned Q: Corolla and it’s one of those lowto the-ground sports cars with a snubby nose that is obviously aimed at the younger set. We have had Corollas for our run-about cars for 25 years. Why do they mess with a good thing…
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Return of the Stingray
The Chevrolet Corvette turns 60 years old and celebrates with an all-new version of ‘America’s sports car’ this fall. By Jim Gorzelany The Europeans have long excelled in building beguiling sports cars — low-slung testosterone laden works of art that can outrun and out-handle just about anything on the road. America’s answer to the growing…
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