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Women’s rights at stake in November election
This great-grandmother remembers the day when women started the long, hard fight for their reproductive rights; the choice to plan their families; and the ability to obtain safe affordable abortions when desired. Young people have no idea of the lack of women’s health care services and the many health risks because of this way back…
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Our lives are in the hands of those who can’t decide
CODA GREG BEAN A long with 50 or 60 million other Americans, I was glued to my television last Wednesday night, Oct. 3, for the first of three debates between President Barack Obama and Republican nominee Willard (Mitt) Romney. But unlike many of those viewers, my expectations were lower than most. I didn’t expect either…
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Boro discusses expanding pay-to-play disclosure
Ordinance would extend requirements to planning, zoning board applicants BY NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer EATONTOWN — The Borough Council is considering whether to enhance political transparency through an ordinance that would extend so-called pay-to-play disclosure to include applicants seeking approval of projects before the planning and zoning boards. According to council President Anthony Talerico Jr.…
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‘Combat to Campus’ at Monmouth U Oct. 22
WEST LONG BRANCH — Monmouth University will host “Combat to Campus,” an interactive workshop addressing the challenges veterans face while transitioning from the military to a college campus, on Oct. 22, at 10 a.m. in Wilson Hall Auditorium. The event is free and open to the public. MU veteran faculty, students and counselors will answer…
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Council votes to demolish former municipal complex
BY NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer WEST LONG BRANCH — The former municipal complex at 95 Poplar Ave. is scheduled to be demolished sometime next year at an estimated cost of $209,100, according to borough officials. Members of the Borough Council approved the demolition of the building early last month, after reviewing a feasibility study that…
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‘Week of Respect’ empowers students
Red Bank Regional hosts events to promote anti-bullying culture BY KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer Sophie Walker (l-r) and Eden Sanaa, of the Project Girl Performance Collective empowerment performance troupe, act out a scene for students at Red Bank Regional High School in Little Silver on Oct. 2 during the Week of Respect. JEFF GRANIT staff…
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Area schools teach the new three R’s
Respect, responsibility, relationships are the mainstays of Bullying Prevention Month BY KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer Tiff Roma (l-r), Isabella Olaguera, Aya Abdelaziz and Tess Cronin, of the Project Girl Performance Collective, act out a bullying scenario on Oct. 2 during an empowerment program presented as part of the Week of Respect at Red Bank Regional…
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Music at St. James’ season begins
LONG BRANCH — The 2012-2013 Music at St. James’ season will commence on Sunday, Oct. 14, at 4:30 p.m. with the first of several concerts planned as part of St. James’ Church’s Centennial celebration of worshipping at its 300 Broadway building. American organist Dr. Brian Harlow will perform for the first time at St. James’…
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