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May 2013 programs at Ocean Township Library
OCEAN TOWNSHIP — The Ocean Township Library will host book discussions, children’s programs and a visit from the Jersey Shore Chinese School for Asian American Month this month. The following events will be held: Adult Book Discussion, 7 p.m. May 1: “The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society” by Mary Ann Shaffer. Juliet…
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Members of the Hernandez family of Long Branch help clear the site of the 7th Avenue Community Garden on April 13. The Long Branch Concordance and the City of Long Branch sponsor the garden, where residents cultivate their own garden plots and help maintain the communal garden. ERIC SUCAR
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HUD approves state’s Sandy recovery plan
Christie’s $1.83B plan allots funds for rebuilding, buyouts, low-interest loans BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer Gov. Chris Christie The state’s plan to provide $1.83 billion to homeowners and business owners whose recovery efforts remain stalled six months after superstorm Sandy was green-lighted by the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on Monday.…
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Eagle Scouts to be honored at dinner
The Monmouth Council, Boy Scouts of America, will hold its annual Gathering of Eagle Scouts recognition dinner on May 14 from 6-9 p.m. at the Meyner Reception Center at the PNC Bank Art Center, Holmdel. Monmouth County Sheriff Shaun Golden will be the guest speaker. The current class of 144 Eagle Scouts will be honored,…
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Art society to host luncheon, art demo
The Art Society of Monmouth County will hold their annual luncheon at 11 a.m. May 16 at the Shore Casino Restaurant at the Yacht Harbor Marine in Atlantic Highlands. During the luncheon, there will be a demonstration by landscape artist Tony Migliaccio. The cost is $30. For reservations, call Toni Wilczewski at 732-229-9343 or Lucille…
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May programs at West Long Branch Library
The West Long Branch Library, 95 Poplar Ave., will hold the following events in May: Celebrate Día with guitarist Jesse Rivera, 4 p.m. May 1: Día (Diversity in Action) is a multicultural celebration of books and literacy for children. Jesse Rivera, an award-winning classical guitarist, will entertain with familiar songs from Latin America and…
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Brookdale to host Law Enforcement Career Fair
MIDDLETOWN — A Law Enforcement Career Fair and tribute to first responders will take place at Brookdale Community College on May 17 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Student Life Center on the Lincroft campus. The event is free and open to the public. Representatives from at least 25 federal, state, county and…
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Ratepayers upset over proposed JCP&L increase
Utility attempting to recoup significant costs associated with rebuilding infrastructure BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer A standing-room-only crowd of New Jersey residents and officials packed the large meeting room at the Freehold Township municipal complex on April 24. Most had turned out to ask the state Board of Public Utilities (BPU) to reject a…
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Bring national anthem to public’s attention for all events
Why do we only get to see the national anthem after a tragedy? I am not taking the issue of what happened in Boston without the seriousness it truly deserves, and my thoughts are with those who were hurt and killed. My problem is why it always takes a tragedy such as this to remind…
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