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Father lost in World Trade Center will be ever defined by honor
BYMICHELLE BERMAN Rutgers University Student Stephen Bauer A young law student from Red Bank, Stephen Bauer hasn’t forgotten about his father, a Cantor Fitzgerald bond trader, but he has stopped cringing at the memory of losing his dad in front of millions of people. Most of those who lose loved ones do so privately —…
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T.F. pursues talks with power company
Mayor praises boro’s response to hurricane BY KENNYWALTER Staff Writer TINTON FALLS — Mayor Michael Skudera is hoping that a meeting with representatives of Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L) will help smooth out some of the issues that arose during Hurricane Irene. Skudera said during the Borough Council’s Sept. 6 workshop meeting that he…
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Jersey Coast Red Cross served as hurricane headquarters
Chapter used Tinton Falls warehouse to ship supplies BY KENNYWALTER Staff Writer TINTON FALLS — When the forecast for Hurricane Irene had it bearing down on New Jersey, the American Red Cross designated the Jersey Coast Chapter as the hub for statewide operation. Diane Concannon, spokeswoman for the American Red Cross, explained in an interview…
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NPS needs to disclose details of secret meeting
I n January 2011 the National Park Service held a closed, multi-day secret conference at Sandy Hook. More than a dozen National Park Service-selected, supposed experts were in attendance. The NPS’s purported, stated purpose for this meeting was to “brainstorm” how to best rectify the longtime, ongoing problem of the disgraceful deterioration that the Fort…
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Legislator’s office to co-host job fair at Brookdale
The past few years, as the nation’s economy struggles to recover from a serious downfall, Labor Day has held a more significant meaning for many Americans who continue to search for employment months and even years after losing their jobs. This year, my office has hosted two Employment Resource Fairs to help connect job seekers…
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Maybe there are reasons they need to keep secrets
CODA GREG BEAN You’ve got to wonder why Freehold Borough Mayor Michael Wilson and the municipal attorney are so determined to keep the results of a review of the police department that was paid for with public funds such a secret. In October 2010, in anticipation of Police Chief Mitch Roth’s retirement, the borough hired…
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FMERA approves golf course lease
Agreements reached for operation of Suneagles, Gibbs Hall BY KENNYWALTER EATONTOWN — Officials are hoping to execute a contract this week for operation of the Suneagles Golf Course at Fort Monmouth, which is scheduled to close on Sept. 15. During a special meeting on Sept. 9, board members of the Fort Monmouth Economic Revitalization Authority…
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Sea Bright proposes beach access upgrades
Plans include ADA access ramp, restrooms BY KRISTEN DALTON Staff Writer SEABRIGHT— The Borough Council on Sept. 6 approved a draft letter to the N.J. Department of Environmental Protection to utilize $556,270 to improve beachfront public access. According to the letter, there are two projects within the plan that comply with the requirements of the…
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Elks slate fundraiser, seminar on wills
RED BANK — The Ladies Auxiliary of Red Bank Elks Lodge 233 will host a fundraiser at the New Corner Italian restaurant, 22 East Front St., on Sunday, Sept. 18. For those who dine there between 3 and 10 p.m. and mention the lodge, New Corner will donate a portion of the check to the…
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