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The Arc celebrates Autism Awareness Month
Fresh off the heels of Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, The Arc of Monmouth is continuing its community efforts in April as part of Autism Awareness Month. This year’s awareness month is more important than ever before, as a recent study by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention revealed that autism now affects one…
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This praying mantis, relaxing on a recent chilly afternoon, might be praying for some warm, sunny weather following a long, cold winter. DAVE BENJAMIN
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Community service slated in Sea Bright
The Sea Bright United Methodist Church, 1102 Ocean Ave., will host a community gathering service of lament and healing at 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 11. The service will be led by Pastor Michael Turner, of the Sea Bright United Methodist Church; Rabbi Michelle Pearlman, of Monmouth Reform Temple, Tinton Falls; the Rev. Michael Manning,…
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Monmouth Regional passes $24M budget
Taxes will increase in Eatontown, drop in Tinton Falls and Shrewsbury BY KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer TINTON FALLS — The Monmouth Regional Board of Education unanimously approved the school district’s $24,353,958 operating budget, down nearly $400,000 from last year. At the board’s March 26 agenda meeting, district Business Administrator Maria Parry explained that the average…
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Plans to restore beach clubs signal Sea Bright rebound
Planning Board approves site plans for Sands and Ship Ahoy beach clubs BY NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer Fencing and construction equipment signal the rebuilding of the Sands and Ship Ahoy beach clubs, longtime fixtures in Sea Bright that were destroyed by Sandy. The owners of the Sands and Ship Ahoy beach clubs, which have deep…
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County, towns caught up in Birdsall probe
State protests firm’s bankruptcy filing, claiming assets are ‘criminal proceeds’ BY KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer Howard Birdsall Monmouth County and a number of area towns received subpoenas from the state Attorney General’s Office as part of its ongoing investigation into possible “pay-to-play” law violations by executives of Birdsall Services Group (BSG). Subpoenas requesting all records,…
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Passing on survivor stories for the sake of tolerance
Holocaust survivor: ‘Hate is a disease, and my message is a cure’ BY STELLA MORRISON Staff Writer Dale Daniels is the executive director of the Center for Holocaust, Human Rights and Genocide Education at Brookdale Community College, which maintains an extensive library of materials. ERIC SUCAR staff As the number of Holocaust survivors grows smaller,…
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Volunteers with EZE Fit Bootcamp and Krank Systems help remove sand deposited by the October superstorm from the J.W. Ross Library parking lot in Sea Bright on March 30. ERIC SUCAR
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Interlaken Kitchen Tour scheduled for April 27
Our Lady of Mount Carmel School in Asbury Park will hold a Kitchen Tour of Interlaken on April 27, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Six Interlaken kitchens will be featured on the tour, and tastings will be held in each home. Participants will be able to sample foods from The Caramel Shop, Cravings Bakery, Falco’s, Joe…
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