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CODA
New Jersey pols come through for veterans GREG BEAN Soldiers won a couple of big ones last week, and onDec. 13, mywife and Iwere in the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., to see one of those victories in the making. Since our son, Coleman — a U.S. Army sergeant and veteran of two combat tours…
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CODA
New Jersey pols come through for veterans GREG BEAN Soldiers won a couple of big ones last week, and onDec. 13, mywife and Iwere in the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., to see one of those victories in the making. Since our son, Coleman — a U.S. Army sergeant and veteran of two combat tours…
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County continuing to improve shared services opportunities
The Monmouth County Board of Freeholders and Monmouth County Sheriff Shaun Golden are working hard to meet the demands for 911 communications as a shared service. We recently held an open house for the new Shore Area Communications Center (SACC) located at 1825 Corlies Ave. in Neptune. The SACC facility was established because the county…
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Hunter addresses letter writers’ concerns
A fter reading your article on the Monmouth County Park System hunting program, it was obvious that it was a one-sided anti-hunting view. Yes, I am a hunter and an 18-year resident of Monmouth County. I strongly feel that I, along with my fellow residents, enjoy the use of the park system whether it be…
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Banking commissioner talks finance with MRHS students
Thomas Considine: Don’t spend more than you earn, use credit responsibly, budget money BY NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer Business Academy students meet with Thomas Considine, commissioner of N.J. Banking and Insurance, on Dec 7 at Matawan Regional High School. NICOLE ANTONUCCI ABERDEEN — Learning to make good financial decisions and use credit wisely are crucial…
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Hazlet park to get new trails
Open space grant will blaze trails at Natco Lake Park BYMIKE DAVIS Staff Writer HAZLET — Township officials are expecting to begin turning Natco Lake into a fully functioning park within the next year. The Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders awarded the township a $200,000 Open Space Grant on Dec. 9, which the township…
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Parent helpline deals with substance issues
When parents find out their teen is abusing drugs or alcohol, the immediate focus is generally on getting help for the teen. But parents are often in great need of help themselves. They may need advice on what to say to their teen, how to evaluate whether he or she needs professional treatment, and where…
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Women’s club offers ornaments for book donations
MATAWAN — The GFWC Woman’s Club of Matawan is again sponsoring a Giving Tree at the Aberdeen/ Matawan Public Library onMain Street. The public is invited to exchange one of the decorated ornaments handmade by the members for a requested book. Most of the books can be purchased at Barnes & Noble in Holmdel. All…
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