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Towns, county to work on regional disaster plan
County OEM: Evacuation routes to be revisited, social media integrated into county’s plan Signs mark a coastal evacuation route. Monmouth County and each of its 53 municipalities will be required by the state to prepare emergency/disaster response operations for the development of a regional, coordinated emergency/disaster response plan for the coastal area. Plans must include…
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11th annual KDM fun run to be March 10
The 11th annual KDM three-mile fun run and walk will be held March 10 rain or shine. The race, created to keep the spirit of Keith McHeffey and other victims of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11 alive, will start at 11 a.m. in front of the Sea Bright Recreation Center. Itwill proceed south to…
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Casting call Feb. 10 at Woodbridge Mall
The American Heart Association is inviting New Jersey women from all walks of life to share their story at a free Go Red For Women Connect Casting Call on Friday, Feb. 10, from10 a.m. to 8 p.m. in the Macy’s wing at the Woodbridge Center Mall. The HeartAssociation is looking for those who make it…
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21st annual Red and White Affaire, Feb. 18
Monmouth County Alumnae Chapter (MCAC) of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority is celebrating its 21st annual Red and White Affaire on Saturday, Feb. 18. The event will be held at Jumping Brook Country Club, Neptune, 7 p.m. until midnight. Live music for dancing the night away will be provided by the Dimension Band featuring Valarie Adams…
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Eatontown businesses think local
Downtown Business Association launches Think Local First program for the downtown BY NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer Owners of businesses and commercial properties along the Main Street/Route 35 corridor have formed a Downtown Business Association to promote shopping local. KRISTEN DALTON EATONTOWN — Owners of businesses and commercial properties located along the Main Street/Route 35 corridor…
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Eatontown Planning Board goes paperless
Cost-savings, efficiency cited as reasons for switch to electronic documents BY NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer EATONTOWN — The borough Planning Board has transitioned to a paperless operation, opting for electronic documents to cut down on costs and paperwork. After experimenting with the new system and discussing the results during the Jan. 17 meeting, members of…
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Train accident challenges family to regain strength
Shrewsbury surgeon reconstructs teen’s severely damaged hand BY KRISTEN DALTON Staff Writer Michael Villafuerte and his mother Susan Galicia stand near the train tracks in Long Branch where Michael was struck by a train, losing two fingers. The 16-year-old has undergone six surgeries and is regaining use of the hand. KRISTEN DALTON Six surgeries and…
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Officials see a visionary in LBHA’s Garrett
Housing authority director named to Federal Home Loan Bank of N.Y. Housing Council BY KENNYWALTER Staff Writer Tyrone Garrett KENNY WALTER The word being used to describe Long Branch Housing Authority (LBHA) Executive Director Tyrone Garrett last week was “prolific.” “The guy is prolific; many thought it was just talk when he arrived here 10…
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The “Bubble Babes” wait patiently before taking the stage during the dress rehearsal for the Wanamassa School Talent Show held at Ocean Township High School on Jan. 31. More photos, page 11 and gmnews.com. Eric Sucar
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