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Roads near railroad crossing will be closed this weekend in East Brunswick
EAST BRUNSWICK – New Jersey Department of Transportation (DOT) officials have announced a railroad crossing rehabilitation project will require a road closure and detour this weekend in East Brunswick. The existing crossing will be replaced with new concrete crossings and new asphalt approaches, according to a statement prepared by DOT. This project is included within DOT’s railroad…
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Examiner Datebook, May 19
• The Monmouth County Retired Educators Association will meet at 11 a.m. June 14 at the Spring Lake Manor, Spring Lake. Installation of officers will take place and the annual Philanthropic Award will be presented. Members are asked to bring a non-perishable donation for the local food bank. The association is collecting school supplies to…
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Lakewood patrol group draws a close look in Jackson
By Andrew Martins Staff Writer JACKSON – Differing opinions between Township Council members and Police Chief Matthew Kunz regarding the presence of a Lakewood neighborhood watch group in Jackson came to a head during a recent council meeting as officials acted to take a stand against the organization that hails from outside the municipality’s borders.…
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County clerk: Veterans appreciate offers of discounts
By Jennifer Ortiz Staff Writer A recent article published by Greater Media Newspapers about a Monmouth County program that honors veterans has led numerous individuals to contact the county clerk’s office. The program is known as “Honoring our Heroes.” Through the program, the county clerk’s office issues an identification card to veterans of the armed…
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Volunteers needed for blood drive
New Jersey Blood Services, a division of New York Blood Center, which supplies blood products and services to 60 hospitals throughout the state, is in need of volunteers at blood drives. The blood service volunteer is an important member of the collection team whose tasks are to assist donors with registration, escorting and canteen duties,…
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Monmouth Park still betting on state funds
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer OCEANPORT — Despite an uncertain climate and competition from neighboring states, Monmouth Park officials are confident in the future of horse racing in New Jersey. During a May 10 press conference, Dennis Drazin, adviser to the New Jersey Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association (NJTHA), said despite the uncertainty regarding revenue sources, there…
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Flea market and food trucks arrive at Taunton School
By Jennifer Ortiz Staff Writer HOWELL – Taunton School PTA members will host an outdoor flea market and food truck event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 21 at the school, 41 Taunton Drive, Howell. PTA Treasurer Kelly Tiboldo said the goal of the event is to raise money for school programs, with a…
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Jackson council approves salaries for top employees
By Andrew Martins Staff Writer JACKSON – The 2016 salaries for several department heads, as well as for the mayor and members of the Township Council were recently set by the governing body. Resolutions establishing the salaries were passed unanimously by the council during its May 10 meeting. According to one resolution, council President Robert…
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Girl Scouts earn Gold Award
Kaitlyn Vroman and Natalie Meltzer of Freehold Township recently earned the Girl Scouts’ highest national honor, the Gold Award. The Gold Award represents the highest achievement in Girl Scouting, recognizing girls who demonstrate extraordinary leadership through remarkable Take Action projects that have sustainable impact in their communities and beyond, according to a press release. Katie…
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