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R.U. coach to speak at RBR fundraiser
The Red Bank Regional (RBR) Athletic Foundation will host a reception May 29 to kick off its “Let There Be Lights” campaign, which aims to bring lights to the RBR football field. The event, which includes canapés and refreshments, will take place 7 p.m. in the main lobby of Two River Theatre, 21 Bridge Ave.…
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DAR chapter announces essay contest winners
SHREWSBURY — Students at schools in Eatontown, Red Bank and Lincroft wrote winning essays in a contest conducted by The Shrewsbury Towne-Monmouth Chapter, National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution. The national society sponsors an essay contest each year for students in grades 5-8 at local public, private and parochial schools and registered…
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Height restriction stalls Hampton Inn proposal
Zoners vote hotel height not permitted; redesign or variance required BY KRISTEN DALTON Staff Writer Architect’s rendering of the 76-room Hampton Inn & Suites proposed in Red Bank. RED BANK — After months of stalled progress, the Hampton Inn application finally gained some traction when the borough Zoning Board voted to apply the 50-foot height…
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Agricultural county fairs worth the trip
DINNIGAN’S DIVERSIONS LIZZ DINNIGAN Modern technology is slowly supplanting simple outdoor fun, such as old-fashioned country fairs, with their carnival midways, cotton candy and corndog food booths, livestock, pie contests and pig races. Luckily, throughout New Jersey, you can enjoy this experience that will essentially transport you back in time. Loads of local festivals take…
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Bias came through in writer’s letter to the editor
I wish to respond to Christopher Hayes’ response to a letter to the editor from James Fitzmaurice, which I, unfortunately, had not read. Therefore, my comments will be confined only to Mr. Hayes’ letter. Outside of mentioning Spike Lee and the New Black Panthers very casually in his second paragraph, Mr. Hayes did not seem…
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New Jersey residents need ‘real’ tax relief
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is looking to help the taxpayers by lowering the income tax rate by 10 percent, a very noble gesture but one with little substance. Should he want to make the system more equitable and give us all a “real” tax break, he needs just to get the Legislature behind some…
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Reader wants to bring green to Garden State
There has been a lot of talk in New Jersey about how to create jobs and reduce taxes. I’m ready to do both and all I need is the cooperation of the Legislature. I want to purchase secure buildings at Fort Monmouth and convert them into hydroponic marijuana grows to produce marijuana. If the Legislature…
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Remember our military men, women, families
I n the month of May, American citizens are reminded to think of our brave military men and women on Armed Forces Day and Memorial Day. This is a time to recognize and honor those who are currently active in the military, our veterans, and those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.…
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