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Storm accelerates sale of fort housing
FMERA moves up plans to solicit proposals from developers for officers’ housing BY NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer EATONTOWN — 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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LBHA builds mixed-income public housing
Owner-occupied units to be marketed at $169K BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer Town homes under construction at the Long Branch Housing Authority’s Garfield Court site will be marketed for sale as owner-occupied units. KENNY WALTER The Long Branch Housing Authority (LBHA) is adding home ownership to the city’s public housing options. Tyrone Garrett, executive director…
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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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Holiday party for residents displaced by Sandy
OCEANPORT — Residents of Oceanport and Monmouth Beach who have been displaced by superstorm Sandy are invited to a special holiday party. Santa’s Merry Christmas Superstorm Sandy Open House will take place Saturday, Dec. 22, 3-7 p.m., at the Port au Peck firehouse, 433 Myrtle Ave. in Oceanport. Don’t miss this special gathering, open to…
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Redbirds Junior Pee Wee Cheer Team
Allentown Redbirds Cheerleading The Allentown Redbirds Junior Pee Wee cheer team ranks among the top teams in the nation. The team placed third in its category at the Pop Warner National Cheer Championship, held Dec. 3 at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World, Orlando, Fla. The competition was made up…
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Redbirds start girls basketball season off with a victory
Allentown picks up 59-37 win over Hamilton West BY WAYNE WITKOWSKI Correspondent The Peddie School’s Alex Alves (top) tries to gain position on Montgomery High School’s Jeremiah Blitz during their 160-pound match at the Rebel Classic, which was hosted by Howell High School on Dec. 15. Peddie placed eighth in the team competition. The host…
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Artist to exhibit in Asbury Park
As seen in TheBeachBeat.com Zol Uguumursaikhan of Howell will be exhibiting his latest works of art as part of an art show to be held from 8 p.m. to midnight Jan. 5 at Bands on a Budget, 630 Mattison Ave., Asbury Park. The public is invited to attend the event and welcome to BYOB. Uguumursaikhan,…
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Allentown H.S. students honored
ALLENTOWN — Principal Constance DeNicola Embley of Allentown High School has announced that Harrison Adler, Michael Anthony, Jasmine Ragoowansi, Madison Schubert and Caroline Tkachuk have been named Commended Students in the 2013 National Merit Scholarship Program. A Letter of Commendation from the school and National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC), which conducts the program, will be…
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