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Boscov’s stores accepting donations for local food pantries through July 31
EATONTOWN — For thousands of New Jersey children, summertime means vacations, camp, no homework and fun. But for many others, the summer months mean they will no longer eat healthy meals at their public schools through reduced- and free-lunch programs. Three local food pantries and regional Boscov’s stores are trying to prevent food insecurity for…
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Presidential candidates need to address Social Security
Both presidential candidates will take the stage in the next two weeks to try to sell us on the idea they can lead our nation. One way to demonstrate they have what it takes to be president is to tell voters how they’ll keep Social Security strong for our kids and grandkids. Millions of Garden…
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Homeland Security awards grants to local Jewish organizations
SOUTH RIVER — The Jewish Federation in the Heart of New Jersey announced that 16 Jewish organizations throughout Monmouth and Middlesex counties are among the 58 recipients statewide of nonprofit grants awarded by the Homeland Security’s Nonprofit Security Grant Program. The grants are intended for security equipment, such as cameras and surveillance systems, lighting, card…
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Bird walk set for July 21 on Sandy Hook
The Monmouth County Audubon Society will hold a summer evening bird walk to look for nesters and shorebirds on Sandy Hook starting at 6 p.m. on July 21. Anyone interested in participating in the event can meet at 6 p.m. in the parking lot of the old Sandy Hook Visitor’s Center, south of the ranger’s…
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RAT Rock Open Charity Golf Classic benefits LADACIN Network
The 14th annual RAT Rock Open Charity Golf Classic to benefit LADACIN Network recently took place at Eagle Ridge Golf Club in Lakewood. Doug Sjonvall, director of marketing for 95.9 WRAT and 100.1 WJRZ, and Darrin Singleton, TD Bank vice president, co-chaired the June 20 Classic. This year, M&T Bank in Toms River was the…
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Manalapan ordinance would clear way for affordable housing
By Mark Rosman Staff Writer MANALAPAN – A public hearing has been scheduled for Aug. 10 on an ordinance that will, if adopted, pave the way for the development of market rate age-restricted housing and affordable housing on a Route 33 parcel. The ordinance establishing a senior housing overlay zone on the Skeba property in…
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Business Brief
Hair Cuttery will hold a promotion from Aug. 1-15 in which every haircut will go toward providing a free haircut for a child in need. Local locations include Chapel Hill Shopping Center, 455 Route 35, Red Bank; and Middletown Plaza, 1381 Route 35, Middletown. Typical business hours are 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 10 a.m.-5…
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Friends of the Metuchen Public Library to hold Family Arts Festival July 30
Come one, come all! The Friends of the Metuchen Library will hold a family arts festival and fundraiser for the Library Gallery on July 30 from 1-4 p.m. at the Metuchen Public Library. A number of outside activities are planned, including face painting, balloon animals, games and crafts. There will be a bake sale as…
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Memorial Fund President makes statement on police fatalities
Below is a statement in response to the July 17 Louisiana officer fatalities by Memorial Fund President and CEO Craig W. Floyd: WASHINGTON — Today, I join all members of the law enforcement family and caring citizens across our nation in expressing profound grief and outrage over the murders of three Louisiana law enforcement professionals…
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