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CODA
We couldn’t imagine such destruction — now we can GREG BEAN The electric power to our neighborhood in East Brunswick, near the Milltown border, went off at around 10 p.m. Oct. 29, a few hours after Sandy made landfall on the Jersey Shore. It was a long, dark night with plenty of big wind, but…
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Lecture on Nazi persecution of homosexuals Nov. 15
A s a member of the Ally group at Brookdale, which promotes tolerance for people of all sexualities and genders, I have become increasingly aware of issues of bullying and persecution of nonconforming adolescents nationwide. Teaching tolerance and understanding of differences is a crucial task in contemporary society. By looking at past abuses, we may…
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Holmdel to honor veterans Nov. 17
The residents of Holmdel have the opportunity to say “thank you” to all of America’s veterans. On Nov. 17, the Holmdel VFW post 5918 and the Office of Parks and Recreation will host the annual Veterans Day ceremony at 10:30 a.m. at Veterans Memorial Park, 100 Telegraph Hill Road. Rain date is Nov. 18. Various…
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Dinner to support parsonage repair
Sayreville United Methodist Church, 406 Main St., will hold a Chicken or Pork Dinner 6-8 p.m. Nov. 17. Proceeds will go toward the repair of the parsonage. Tickets cost $10 for adults, $7 for seniors and students. To reserve, call Christine at 732-613- 8768.
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Sandy throws wrench in Matawan council race
County: Significant number of absentee, mail-in ballots remain to be counted BY NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer Matawan Republican Borough Council incumbents Andy Lopez and Toni Angelini look over election results on Nov. 6. NICOLE ANTONUCCI MATAWAN — The Oct. 29 superstorm is being credited with delaying the results of the Matawan Borough Council race. Monmouth…
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Keyport Democrats sweep election
Incumbents fare better in county, municipal elections BY KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer Councilwoman-Elect Sophia Lamberson and re-elected incumbent Ken McPeek snap photos of the returns Nov. 6, after learning they had carried the election. KEITH HEUMILLER For one night, Democrats in Keyport had reason to celebrate. Following a week in which superstorm Sandy decimated borough…
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Bayshore towns reeling, rally around neighbors
Locals come together to support, rebuild, restore BY KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer A worker removes debris and prepares to board up the storm-ravaged Bayside Grill in Keyport on Nov. 2, four days after superstorm Sandy rolled through the Bayshore area. More photos, page 6. ERIC SUCAR staff Many Bayshore residents and town officials spent this…
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MCSPCA distributes pet supplies, seeks donations
The Monmouth County SPCA is distributing pet food and supplies to those impacted by Sandy. People who need help feeding their pets can stop by the Thrift Store at the Homeward Bound Adoption Center, 260 Wall St. in Eatontown, or contact their local emergency shelter. The MCSPCA is coordinating a distribution center in partnership with…
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