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Don’t exploit national tragedy for political reasons
There are many different ways to express our grief at a national tragedy such as the massacre in Colorado. Some might send notes of condolence or offer up prayers for the speedy recovery of the victims. Others, such as the cartoonist for Greater Media Newspapers, express their “anguish and empathy” by creating an editorial cartoon…
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Recognition was well deserved for Beslanovitz
I was pleased to read that longtime Hazlet firefighter John “J.B.” Beslanovitz was honored by the New Jersey Veterans of Foreign Wars for his 40-plus years of service to our community. For much of that time, my late grandfather, Vincent Solomeno, Sr., volunteered alongside Mr. Beslanovitz. Whenever Mr. Beslanovitz’s name was mentioned, my grandfather would…
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The tax bill tells the story for Holmdel resident
In a recent Holmdel Township newsletter, Republican Mayor Patrick Impreveduto discussed the Township Committee’s goal of “working toward a point of balanced, sustainable revenues and operations.” The column explained the township’s ability to “maintain one of the lowest tax rates in Monmouth County.” Less than a week later, I received my tax bill in the…
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41st annual rose show to take place Sept. 8
The Jersey Shore Rose Society’s (JSRS) 41st annual rose show will take place on Sept. 8 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Deep Cut Gardens, a picturesque, 54-acre horticultural site with many garden-related amenities, including its own rose parterre. Deep Cut Gardens is located on Red Hill Road in Middletown, just off the Garden…
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Seniors offer trip to Niagara Falls, Toronto
Club 60 Seniors, Matawan, will sponsor a Sept. 10-14 trip to Niagara Falls and Toronto, Canada. The excursion includes four nights’ lodging in Niagara Falls; four breakfast and four dinners, with one of the dinners at Skylon Tower; a guided tour at all times; a visit to Niagara on the Lake; Maid of the Mist…
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Fun Scouting Skills Day at Poricy Park
MIDDLETOWN — Poricy Park Conservancy in Middletown will host the fifth annual Fun Scouting Skills Day at Poricy Park on Sept. 8. Girl Scouts and Cub Scouts are invited to explore the park and learn some scouting skills while having a fun-filled day. Activities will include wilderness survival, challenge, leave no trace, U.S. flag 101,…
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pick of the week Asbury Park Labor Day Bar-B-Q
The Asbury Park Labor Day Bar-B-Q serves up barbeque and festival snacks, a mix of live music, daily stage performances by the Boys & Girls Club, entertainment, and games and rides for the entire family. The BBQ is held in Bradley Park on Ocean Avenue in Asbury Park and takes place Sept. 1 and 2…
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Park system to offer trails training
MIDDLETOWN — The volunteer members of the Trails Team help maintain the Monmouth County Park System’s 120+ miles of trails. For those interested in joining this group, a training session will be held at the Thompson Park Annex Training Center, 53 Longbridge Road, Holmdel, on Sept. 29 from 9 a.m. to noon. Prospective volunteers age…
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