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Environmental commission to raise public awareness
BY NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer EATONTOWN — Members of the borough’s environmental commission plan to conduct several public awareness campaigns to address air pollution, pesticide use, and water conservation measures. Adiscussion during the June 21 environmental meeting focused on educating the public about anti-idling laws, the importance of pesticide-free pest control, and the use of…
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DEP to test groundwater on Eatontown properties
BY NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer EATONTOWN — The N.J. Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will investigate possible chemical contamination in the groundwater of three properties along Applebey Street. The agency is seeking to determine levels of tetrachloroethylene (PCE) in the groundwater, according to DEP spokesman Larry Hajna. Along with a residential property, the Pan American…
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SCAN now offering boardwalk walk
SCAN has introduced a new outdoor walking group on the Asbury Park boardwalk. Exercising and staying fit doesn’t have to mean hard work. Being active and walking will help you get or stay in good shape. Walkers meet 8 to 8:45 a.m. every Wednesday until Sept. 21 outside the south side of Convention Hall. Bring…
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Local resident logs over 400 volunteer hours
Tony Costa, a Long Branch resident, has again been presented with a silver President’s Volunteer Service Award for volunteering more than 400 hours to Holmdel-based charity, Sylvia’s Children. Costa, a trustee for the organization, logged the hours while volunteering his time on various projects for Sylvia’s Children, both in New Jersey and in Uganda, where…
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Eatontown group proposes a trolley theme for Main St.
Boro history would be highlighted by downtown beautification project BY NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer EATONTOWN — The borough’s early history, including the prominence of trolley transport, would be highlighted by a beautification project proposed for the Main Street corridor along Route 35. Members of the Pride in Eatontown community group presented “The Mill Hill Junction”…
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Long Branch bracing for large July 4 crowds
Oceanfest attendance expected to swell after local towns cancel fireworks displays BY KENNYWALTER Staff Writer Attendees crowd the Promenade in Long Branch for the Oceanfest July Fourth celebration, which is expected to draw higher attendance this year. FILE PHOTO Long Branch officials are preparing for larger crowds and additional expense for the 22nd annual Oceanfest…
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LBHA awarded funds to house homeless vets
Estimates put number of homeless vets at 107K, or 23 percent of homeless BY KENNYWALTER Staff Writer Veterans arrive at a press conference in Long Branch on June 21 held to announce the award of federal funds to the Long Branch Housing Authority to provide housing for local homeless veterans. About 100 veterans from around…
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The arrival of summer is welcomed during a Summer Solstice celebration that included crafts, kite flying and a beach cleanup hosted by the Waterspirit ministry of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace at Stella Maris Retreat Center in Elberon on June 24. LAUREN CASSELBERRY
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Christie: Water emergency could be over by July 4
Gov. urges county residents to obey usage restrictions until further notice BY KEITH HEUMILLER and KENNY WALTER Staff Writer Monmouth County residents impacted by the June 27 water main collapse and the resulting county-wide emergency water usage restrictions can expect a return to normalcy no later than the 4th of July, said Gov. Chris…
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