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Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L) held an Arbor Day celebration on April 26 at Thompson Park, Lincroft. The program included free tree seedlings and a presentation by Joel Whitman, a master gardener. JCP&L also donated 150 buttonbush tree seedlings to the Monmouth County Park System. Pictured (l-r) are JCP&L area manager Jim Markey; Rick…
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Program helps parents keep teen drivers safe
The Allstate Foundation and National Safety Council’s “Drive it Home” show will be held at 7 p.m. May 15 at the Middletown Arts Center, 36 Church St., Middletown. The show, featuring Second City Communications, is for parents of teenagers between 15-19 years old who are interested in learning how to keep their teenage drivers safe…
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Board member steps down from American Properties application
Attorneys: Committeeman’s comments could alter fate of development proposal BY KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN — Planning Board member and Township Committeeman Kevin Settembrino has agreed to recuse himself from further proceedings in the Heritage at Middletown development application after attorneys on both sides of the aisle criticized comments he made during a hearing last…
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Matawan Borough Council names acting police chief
BY NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer MATAWAN — The Borough Council has named Lt. James Gallo as acting police chief until June, when he will officially be sworn in as the ninth chief of police for the borough. Gallo has served in the Matawan Police Department for more than 21 years, and acted as commanding officer…
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Yard sales benefit homeless animals
Used items are being collected for the Needy Tails spring yard sale to help homeless animals. All proceeds will benefit organizations that help homeless animals. For more information or to donate items, call 732-233-2342, email [email protected] or visit “Yard Sales for Needy Tails” on Facebook.
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All Saints’ hosts auction night
All Saints’ Memorial Church will hold its 19th annual Auction Night at 7 p.m. May 11 under the tent at the Parish House, 202 Navesink, Ave., Navesink. The preview will begin at 5:30 p.m. Items to bid on will include vacation getaways, a weekend in New York City, themebased dinner parties, sporting events tickets, gift…
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Greater Media Newspapers recognized for excellence
BY DONNA KENYON Executive Editor The New Jersey Press Association (NJPA) recognized Greater Media Newspapers for editorial and advertising excellence with 23 awards in its Better Newspaper Contest. The awards — for editorial, photography and advertising — were celebrated in two ceremonies held in April at the Hamilton Manor. More than 600 awards were presented…
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With sale pending, Birdsall to dole out bonus money
Trustee: 100 employees have left firm since ‘pay-to-play’ indictments BY KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer A U.S. Bankruptcy Court judge approved $728,000 in bonus payments for employees of embattled engineering firm Birdsall Services Group (BSG) on Monday, a move officials said would help stabilize the firm’s workforce as plans move ahead to sell the firm’s assets.…
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Rose society meets May 18
The Jersey Shore Rose Society will meet May 18 in the community room of the Kensington Court Assisted Living Facility, 864 Shrewsbury Ave., Tinton Falls. A beginner clinic will be conducted by consulting rosarians from 12:30-1:30 p.m. The main meeting with an activity will be held from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Speaker Nick LaRocca will discuss controlling…
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