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State Fair comes to Meadowlands June 22
The recession may be over in theory, but inexpensive summer fun is hard to find, particularly with the high price of gasoline and transportation. State Fair Meadowlands is coming to the rescue — helping local families keep fun close to home with more bargains and promotions than ever. The event will run June 22 through…
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Baykeeper petitions state to lift ban on oyster research
Group tells Christie DEP has failed to address water quality in Hudson-Raritan Estuary BY NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer KEYPORT — The NY/NJ Baykeeper has petitioned Gov. Chris Christie to lift a ban on oyster restoration, research and education projects aimed at improving water quality in the Hudson-Raritan Estuary. The ban on the projects in “contaminated…
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NY/NJ Baykeeper head to speak
Debbie Mans, executive director of the N.Y/N.J. Baykeeper, headquartered in Keyport, will report on the health of New Jersey and New York bays, especially Raritan Bay, 6:30 p.m. June 25 at Brookdale Community College, Lincroft. The presentation, open to the public, will include the college’s students and the members of the N.J. Friends of Clearwater…
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Red Bank groups launch Two River Pride
RED BANK — On Wednesday, June 20, leading civic, arts and social organizations will partner to launch a new annual event, Two River Pride. A community event open to all, Two River Pride will focus on supporting the voices of youth, who will have opportunities to share their own stories and hear from adult role…
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‘Live on First’ Friday music series
The Atlantic Highlands Arts Alliance is hosting “Live on First” Fridays at 3 p.m. in Veterans Park at the farmers market. When the market closes, “Live on First” will continue in the courtyard at the Blue Bay Inn on FirstAvenue until 9 p.m. For a listing of musical groups and activities during “Live on First”…
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CODA
A new and unhappy twist on ‘Click It or Ticket’ law GREG BEAN So, you’ve got the wife, the kids and the dog in the backseat of the car, and you’re driving all the way down I-95 from your home in Maine to Florida so that everyone can spend a few days at Walt Disney…
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Brookdale needs a new start, new board of trustees
A s a longtime Monmouth County resident, I’ve been following the news about Brookdale Community College since last spring. I am deeply disturbed by the questionable actions of the Board of Trustees for approving a lavish contract for the former president, while allowing him to misuse taxpayer and tuition dollars. In light of this pattern…
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GUEST COLUMN
Disillusioned, developer opts out of Keyport KENNY SCHWARTZ I have decided, due to the constant roadblocks and lack of help from the top decision makers in Keyport, that I will not be moving forward with any projects in the future. I am tired of trying to do the right thing by enhancing the waterfront and…
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