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Kids’ events planned at Eatontown library
The Eatontown Public Library has plenty of events planned for children during the month of March. Children’s events are held Wednesdays at the library, located at 33 Broad St. Preschool storytime, for ages 3 ½ to 5, is held 10-10:30 a.m. every Wednesday. Baby/toddler storytime, for ages 10 months to 36monthswith a parent or caregiver,…
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Kindergarten, integrated pre-K registration
EATONTOWN — The Eatontown School District has announced that kindergarten registration for children entering in September 2012 will begin on Tuesday, March 6, for last names beginning with A through K and Wednesday, March 7, for last names beginning with L through Z Registration will be held 9:15 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 12:30-2:30 p.m.…
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Brookdale facilities, not tuition, at issue
BYMIKE DAVIS Staff Writer Brookdale Community College’s rundown facilities, not a marginal tuition decrease, should be a priority of the college Board of Trustees, said students and faculty last week. At the board’s Feb. 9 meeting, held on Brookdale’s Hazlet campus, a $95.7 million operating budget was approved that calls for a $3 per-credit tuition…
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Emergency Response open house Feb. 25
ShoreArea Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) will host an open house from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 25 at the Eatontown Firehouse on Broad Street, Eatontown. Residents from Eatontown, Little Silver, Oceanport, Red Bank, Shrewsbury, Tinton Falls and West Long Branch are welcome to attend. Sponsored by the local government — often a fire…
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FMERA negotiating with software co. for fort property
Oceanport officials upset over CommVault move to Tinton Falls parcel BY KENNYWALTER Staff Writer TINTON FALLS — A software data company will hop fromone local town to another to become the first company to relocate at Fort Monmouth. CommVault, currently located on Route 36 in Oceanport, is in negotiations with the Fort Monmouth Economic Revitalization…
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‘Angels’ come to the aid of Family & Children’s Service
LONG BRANCH — Family & Children’s Service (FCS), a nonprofit social service agency, will hold a special “Children’s Boutique” Friday, Feb. 24, and Saturday, Feb. 25, at its Thrift Boutique at 307 Branchport Ave. in Long Branch. The two-day event, which will feature new and pre-worn clothing, shoes and outerwear for infants, children and young…
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Mall going to the dogs … and cats
MCSPCA to open adoption center after mall operator bans pet sales BY NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer A rendering of the entrance to the MCSPCA Homeward Bound Adoption Center, which will open in a space formerly occupied by a pet store at the Freehold Raceway Mall. EATONTOWN — The Monmouth County Society for the Prevention of…
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Christie playing politics with same-sex marriage
CODA GREG BEAN Reflecting the will of a majority of people in New Jersey, the state Assembly on Feb. 16 approved a law making same-sex marriage legal in this state — the same law the Senate passed earlier in the week. The passage reflects a sea change from two years ago, when lawmakers failed to…
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Teen dating violence is a serious epidemic, but help is nearby
February is National Teen Dating Violence Prevention and Awareness Month. This month provides an excellent opportunity for all of us to demonstrate our commitment to ending teen dating violence and support the numerous victims and survivors who are among us. These violent relationships have serious consequences for victims — putting them at higher risk for…
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