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Knights of Columbus holding fundraisers
The St. Joseph Council #3402 of the Knights of Columbus, 54 Highway 35 North, Keyport, is holding fundraisers with all proceeds benefiting residents of the Bayshore area who were victims of Hurricane Sandy. Christmas trees are currently on sale at the Knights of Columbus everyday from noon to 8 p.m. Trees are $30 each for…
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Holiday house decorating contest
The Hazlet Recreation Commission encourages all Hazlet residents to get into the holiday decorating spirit by participating in this year’s annual holiday house decorating contest. Residents can decorate their houses to be the best and brightest in Hazlet to keep the town’s spirits bright. The contest is free to enter and open to Hazlet residents…
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Comedy benefit for FoodBank
Local comedian Kevin Israel will perform in a comedy benefit for the Food- Bank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 13 at Park East Restaurant, 3352 Route 35, Hazlet. Also scheduled to appear are Robin Fox, Chris Covert and Joseph Anthony. Israel announced that Operation Jersey Shore Santa will be collecting…
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‘Perfect storm’ of help followed Sandy
I would like to take this opportunity to thank the thousands of volunteers and businesses that donated their time and products to the NMCC Beacon of Hope as part of the recovery effort after superstorm Sandy. Over 100,000 people were helped and over 1 million pounds of food was distributed through our combined efforts to…
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CODA
Nothing says the holidays like bars on the cell door GREG BEAN I don’t know what Peter F. Burnham — the larcenous ex-president of Brookdale Community College in Lincroft — will be doing this holiday season, or the one after, but it’s a sure bet he won’t be throwing a lavish party for friends and…
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Keyport hatches new pet policy
Proposed ordinance would permit hens to be kept as pets BY KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer KEYPORT — Reflecting a burgeoning trend in pet ownership, the Keyport Borough Council has introduced an ordinance that would allow residents to own and raise domestic chickens in their backyards. Initially discussed on Oct. 16 and first proposed during the…
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Pantries keep food on table for the new hungry
Growing group of middleand working-class residents relying on food banks BY STELLA MORRISON Staff Writer Volunteers sort donations at the FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties in Neptune. The food bank distributes approximately 7 million pounds annually through a network of 260 feeding programs, including soup kitchens and food pantries. ERIC SUCAR staff I t…
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Beyond Sandy: The new normal
Speakers tell forum rebuilding efforts must go beyond replacing what was lost BY KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer Peter Kasabach, executive director of New Jersey Future, speaks at the “Rebuilding a Resilient New Jersey Shore” conference at Monmouth University on Dec. 7. KEITH HEUMILLER I n the immediate aftermath of superstorm Sandy, the future seemed a…
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