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Oceanport collecting for Schroth students
In conjunction with Monmouth University students, Oceanport has set up a collection box at Borough Hall to collect new and used books and toys for the Schroth School in Ocean Township. The Schroth School serves 68 students with special needs ranging in age from 4 to 21. For more information, call 973-294- 1321.
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T.F. BOE adopts budget without staff, program cuts
District plans call for use of preschool center on Fort Monmouth BY KENNYWALTER Staff Writer TINTON FALLS — For the second consecutive year, the borough Board of Education has adopted a budget that remains below the state-mandated 2 percent tax levy cap. During its March 26 meeting, the board voted to approve the $28.3 million…
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Sea Bright gets $1.37M FEMA grant
Funding approved for bulkhead, storm-water pump BY KRISTEN DALTON Staff Writer SEA BRIGHT — The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded Sea Bright a $1.37 million Hazard Mitigation Grant to fund a new bulkhead and storm-water pump project, the agency announced on March 30. “These projects will prevent flooding from the Shrewsbury River, a frequent…
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Christian Brothers Academy names new principal
MIDDLETOWN — Peter Santanello has been named the eighth principal of Christian Brothers Academy in Lincroft. His appointment was announced by Brother Frank Byrne, CBA president. Currently associate principal for academic affairs, Santanello will assume his new role at the end of the 2011-12 school year. He succeeds Brother James Butler, who has been appointed…
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R.B. community gardeners mull offer of east-side plot
Long-running negotiation with Borough Council ends with offer of Marion Street site BY KRISTEN DALTON Staff Writer RED BANK— After more than an hour of heated discussion at the March 28 meeting, the Borough Council finally supported a resolution to permit a community garden on the outskirts of town. A lot on Marion Street located…
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Shrewsbury Garden Club welcomes spring
SHREWSBURY — Spring is here, and the Shrewsbury Garden Club (SGC) is welcoming the new growing season with a variety of informative workshops, programs and events, all of which are open to the public. The SGC invites gardeners to take an active role in recycling rainwater by installing a rain barrel at their home. On…
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Local landmarks receive grant money for preservation
Monmouth County Historical Commission awards include Shrewsbury, Red Bank sites BY KRISTEN DALTON Staff Writer Red Bank Woman’s Club There are plenty of stories one can tell when recalling Monmouth County’s history, but it’s equally important to preserve the places where those stories live. Four historical landmarks in Red Bank and Shrewsbury have received preservation…
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‘Power in silence, strength in numbers’
BY KRISTEN DALTON Staff Writer Members of the Red Bank community take part in a silent stand in honor of slain Florida teen Trayvon Martin on April 2. LAUREN CASSELBERRY A mong the many signs that read “We are Trayvon Martin” held in the hands of people who lined Shrewsbury Avenue at the corner of…
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Jersey Knights Soccer Club takes part in Nike training program
The Jersey Knights Soccer Club hosted The Nike Elite Training 2.0 mobile training program under the lights at Sabella Park in North Brunswick on March 5. The program is designed to provide a complete, premium soccer training experience to enable skilled and committed players to fulfill their potential. Elite Training 2.0 brings together a unique…
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