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Park system seeks volunteers
The Monmouth County Park System is in need of volunteers to become docents or receptionists in four county park locations. Volunteers, age 21 or older, welcome visitors and answer questions about facilities, exhibits, park history and on-site ecology, as well as promote upcoming park programs. Other responsibilities may include light upkeep of facilities and exhibits.…
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on campus
Matthew Fernicola of Holmdel has been named to the dean’s list for the spring semester at Berklee College of Music, Boston, Mass.
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business briefs
Jamieson Bilella, director of summer sessions, special programs, and the winter session at Montclair State University, has been voted president-elect of the North American Association of Summer Sessions (NAASS). Bilella oversees the academically gifted and talented program as well as professional education and certificate programs. Included in his responsibilities is the development of marketable summer…
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Youngster competes in fishing contest
Ten-year-old Angelica Davis of Union Beach participates in the Arthur S. Rooke Memorial Snapper Contest held along the fishing pier in Keyport on Aug. 25. ERIC SUCAR staff
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Fannie (Fan) E. Whiting
Mrs. Whiting, 84, of Lakewood, died Aug. 20, 2012, at home. She lived most of her life in Monmouth County and worked for the borough of Eatontown, Irwin’s Yacht Works, and George H. Drawbaugh and Associates. Mrs. Whiting was predeceased by a son, David George; her husband, Frank; and a great-grandson, Justin Miller. Surviving are…
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SCAN to hold 3K walk
The Senior Citizens Activity Network (SCAN) will hold its first Family and Friends 3K Mall Walk 8-10 a.m. Sept. 8 at Monmouth Mal in Eatontown. This free walk is held in honor of, or in memory of, grandparents. The walk will feature the New Jersey Natural Gas energy hog, the Chick-fil-A cow, giveaways, door prizes,…
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Assistance available for payment of bills
Is you or someone you know struggling to pay utility bills? If you are a homeowner or renter anywhere in New Jersey, the TRUE program may be able to help. If you are a New Jersey resident who resides in a household of moderate income and are 45 days or more past due on your…
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Harvest Home Festival to take place Sept. 30
HOLMDEL — Enjoy an old-fashioned country fair reminiscent of the 1890s at the Harvest Home Festival Sunday, Sept.30 from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. at Historic Longstreet Farm on Longstreet Road in Holmdel. The event will feature wagon rides, games, live entertainment, and demonstrations about farm life at the turn of the last century. Visitors…
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Rock Around the Park at Cross Farm Park
HOLMDEL — A night of nostalgia and fun for the whole family will take place Friday, Sept. 14, at Cross Farm Park at Rt. 520 and Longbridge Road in Holmdel. The rain date is Sept. 21. “Rock Around The Park” begins with aclassic car show at 5 p.m. and the fun continues with doo-wop bands…
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