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Brian Gaskill, soap star and professional actor for more than 25 years, will host a free acting workshop for ages 6 to adult at the Hazlet Library, 251 Middle Road. The workshop will be held 4-5 p.m. July 2. The workshop is sponsored by the Garden State Players, a nonprofit community theater company, which has…
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DINNIGAN’S DIVERSIONS
Bucks County: A fun, family day trip LIZZ DINNIGAN My friend and I planned an ambitious, 12-hour road trip Saturday, June 16, to Bucks County, Pa.: two moms, four cranky kids, one minivan, three destinations, 17 bathroom stops, two meals and zero sanity. The itinerary included Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve followed by lunch at Wildflowers…
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The Achievement Zone begins where Hersh H.S. ends
Final class graduates; The Arc of Monmouth begins new transition program BY KRISTEN DALTON Staff Writer Clockwise from above left: Darrell (l-r) and Darren Fraser proceed to their seats at the beginning of the ceremony on June 12. Kevin Santiago, a member of the final graduating class at Hersh High School, celebrates after receiving his…
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Russian Realism in Holmdel
V.N. Zabelin, oil on canvas “Portal to the Assumption” James Yarosh Fine Arts Gallery is hosting an exhibit of more than 100 paintings from the Moscow School of Russian Realism The show is open to the public Saturdays through July 7, from noon to 4 p.m. with additional times by appointment. Included in the exhibit…
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Shop, stroll, dine & unwind in Keyport
KEYPORT — The newly formed Keyport Bayfront Business Cooperative (KBBC) is presenting Keyport Thursdays, a weekly event featuring an outdoor farmers market and live music on the bayfront, along with extended merchant hours. The Keyport Farmers Market, now in its fourth year, will feature local Jersey Fresh farm products and fresh food vendors. This year…
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Aberdeen chooses slogan contest winner
ABERDEEN TOWNSHIP — “Our Community, Our Neighborhood, Our Town” was chosen as the winner of the Aberdeen Township Slogan Contest conducted in cooperation with Matawan Regional School District. Winners were announced by the Aberdeen Township Council on June 14. Nick Thompkins, a sophomore at Matawan Regional High School, submitted the winning slogan. Honorable mention recipients…
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Middletown Twp. honors 50-year firefighter
Jack Bayard Sr. was recognized by Mayor Anthony P. Fiore and the Middletown Township Committee for 50 years of volunteer service as a firefighter. The Township Committee handed out honors for outstanding achievements to a longtime firefighter, the animal control officer, a ballplayer and a soccer team at the committee’s June meeting. Former Fire Chief…
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Middletown Library lauded for literacy program
New Jersey State Librarian Norma Blake honored four New Jersey libraries, including the Middletown Township Public Library, for conducting outstanding early literacy programs on behalf of their youngest library users and their families, during the New Jersey Library Association Annual Conference on June 6. “As state librarian, I am delighted to recognize our Best Practices…
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Aberdeen moves ahead on train station redevelopment
Council to vote on ordinance for Transit Village project on 62 acres of twp. land BY NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer ABERDEEN –— The Township Council introduced a redevelopment ordinance for the Aberdeen Matawan train station on June 19 that incorporates a redevelopment plan for approximately 62.81 acres surrounding the Aberdeen portion of the train station…
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