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Storm victims should not have to abandon their property
Eight weeks in and there was still a need to provide a hot meal to approximately 150 of the 250 or so folks who showed up for clothes and dry goods in Keansburg. How do we as a state, a nation, look at ourselves in the mirror when children and seniors are still going to…
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Trying to come to grips with the unthinkable
CODA GREG BEAN I think I probably started writing this column 50 times in the last few days, but nothing seemed to work. I was writing about the incomprehensibility of municipalities like Marlboro selling solar energy credits, but by the third paragraph, I found myself simply staring at the wall. I attempted to write a…
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New flood maps topic of Little Silver meeting
FEMA officials outline impact of new Advisory Base Flood Elevations BY NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer LITTLE SILVER — Borough residents living in flood zones were told last week that they would have to elevate their homes or risk being penalized with higher insurance premiums. During a special Borough Council meet- ing at Markham Place Elementary…
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RBR seeks nominations for distinguished alumni
LITTLE SILVER — Over the past 10 years, Red Bank Regional High School (RBR) has recognized close to 100 of its most distinguished alumni including successful business men and women, philanthropic community members, long-standing public servants, community leaders, exceptional educators and tireless volunteers. The nomination for this honor comes primarily by word-of-mouth recommendations and the…
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Storm accelerates sale of Fort Monmouth housing
FMERA moves up plans to solicit proposals from developers for officers’ housing BY NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer OCEANPORT — Plans to privatize permanent housing at Fort Monmouth are being expedited to meet the needs of residents displaced by the Oct. 29 superstorm. Members of the Fort Monmouth Economic Revitalization Authority (FMERA) unanimously approved a resolution…
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State to survey needs of local businesses
Christie says partnership with small businesses will fuel recovery BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer Gov. Chris Christie speaks at a press conference Dec. 14 at the Sea Bright Firehouse, where he announced a new program to assess the needs of small businesses impacted by the Oct. 29 storm. KENNY WALTER Gov. Chris Christie came to…
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FEMA maps: higher houses, and costs
Flood insurance premiums expected to rise to reflect risk BY KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer Plans to rebuild many homes and businesses damaged or destroyed by superstorm Sandy will hinge on raising the structures an additional 1 to 5 feet above sea level to comply with new flood maps made public Dec. 15 by the Federal…
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‘Tis the season for time-honored holiday traditions
Festivities are as diverse as those who partake in them BY JESSICA D’AMICO Staff Writer An extensive Christmas display that includes lights synced to music is a treasured tradition of the DePasquale family of Edison. Pictured are (l-r) Emilio, 10, Tony, Michelle and Anthony Jr., 12. SCOTT FRIEDMAN Whether in celebration of Christmas, Diwali, Hanukkah…
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