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Fair Haven says storm impact will hike taxes
Administrator projects higher insurance rates, county taxes BY NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer FAIR HAVEN — The destruction wrought by superstorm Sandy will have a significant impact on the 2013 municipal budget, including a projected tax increase for residents, a borough official said last week. According to Borough Administrator Theresa Casagrande, while the borough would probably…
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Holiday boutique at Little Silver library
The Friends of the Little Silver Public Library will sponsor a holiday boutique at the library, 484 Prospect Ave., Little Silver, 5-8 p.m. Nov. 29. The boutique will feature handcrafted items, with the library receiving 20 percent of the sale proceeds. This is an excellent chance to start holiday shopping while choosing from a variety…
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Ring in the holidays
Winter wonders abound in Central New Jersey BY LIZZ DINNIGAN Correspondent The Jersey Shore is slowly finding its holiday spirit in the wake of Sandy. Soon the radio stations will be echoing with holiday tunes, the stores will debut colorful Christmas displays, and there will be a wide range of performances, trolley tours, horse-and-carriage rides…
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Displaced pets find shelter at MCSPCA
‘Recover, reunite and rescue’ new focus for Eatontown shelter BY NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer Donations of pet supplies piled high in the thrift store at the MCSPCA shelter in Eatontown are being used to assist families in need care for their pets in the wake of superstorm Sandy. The MCSPCA drIves through neighborhoods impacted by…
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FoodBank meets call to fuel ‘Jersey Strong’
More than 450K meals served since superstorm socked Shore communities BY NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer Volunteers from AT&T helped sort groceries and prepare disaster relief packages at the FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties in Neptune on Nov. 15. Left: Kim Cutler (c), of AT&T in Morristown, works with other volunteers to organize food donations…
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Let the holiday season begin!
From model train shows and traditional stage productions to winter parades and menorah lightings, local communities will be aglow with holiday festivities through the end of the year.
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The NJ Marlins travel baseball organization will once again be running its annual Winter Workout Program. The program will run for eight weeks on Sundays from Jan. 6 through Feb. 24 at Frozen Ropes in Lakewood. Players ages 8-14 will train from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and ages 15-18 will train from 11 a.m.…
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Wall hosting practice sessions for annual Turkey Derby races
Stock car racing teams planning to compete in Turkey Derby XXXIX at Wall Stadium on Thanksgiving weekend can prepare for it on Nov. 17 and Nov. 18 during two paid practice sessions hosted by the third mile-high banked paved speedway. Each practice session will run from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. and is open to…
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BlueClaws running series of clinics
The Lakewood BlueClaws have launched the BlueClaws Baseball Academy, a series of clinics and camps that take place during the winter months. They are designed to help local players between ages 8-18 get ready for the upcoming season. These programs will be kept to a small number of players to allow personalization of each session,…
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