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Shore Regional adopts budget minus tax hike
By Kenny Walter Staff Writer WEST LONG BRANCH- Shore Regional High School District officials are touting a flat tax levy for the 2016-2017 budget. The Shore Regional High School Board of Education adopted the $16.1 million budget during the April 28 meeting. “This 2016-2017 budget is aligned with this board of education’s core belief in…
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Long Branch introduces PILOT plan for developer
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer LONG BRANCH — The City Council has introduced an ordinance that would approve a 10-year tax-exemption plan for the developers of a 47-unit condominium complex. The council unanimously introduced the ordinance for a payment-in-lieu-of-taxes (PILOT) plan for FEM South Beach Urban Renewal LLC during the April 25 meeting. Under the…
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JCP&L requests rate increase
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer Jersey Central Power and Lighting (JCP&L) has requested a $142 million rate increase that, if approved, would result in a 6 percent overall rate increase for the average JCP&L residential customer using 650 kilowatt hours per month, which would equate to a monthly increase of $5.58. JCP&L filed an electric…
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Fourth annual Tea Party fundraiser on May 22
Zippy Bites, LLC announced that it will support the charitable efforts of Ronald McDonald House of Central and Northern New Jersey. The company will supply its newly-launched chocolate truffles infused with natural energy for gift bags to be distributed during the non-profit organization’s fourth annual Garden Tea Party from 1-4 p.m., May 22, at the…
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Students encouraged to avoid drugs, pursue a natural high
By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer HAZLET — Raritan High School students were encouraged to say “no” to drugs and to pursue what makes them most happy in life. That was the theme during an assembly at the school on May 4 when NFL running back Donald Brown, who grew up in the area, delivered…
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Caseys look to build on county, conference golf title wins
By Warren Rappleyea Red Bank Catholic (RBC) High School’s girls golf team continues its quest for another undefeated season and looks to bring home another NJSIAA South Jersey championship. The Caseys have already won the Monmouth County and Shore Conference championships and are 13-0 in dual matches, having downed the likes of Holmdel High School,…
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Falcons have a chance to claim division championship
By Matthew Rocco The Monmouth Regional High School baseball team is within striking distance of a division title, and the Falcons are looking to capitalize on the opportunity. In the final stretch of the regular season, the Falcons have a shot at moving past Manasquan High School for first place in Shore Conference Class A…
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Red Bank Catholic girls capture Monmouth relays title
By Tim Morris The Monmouth County Relays provided area track and field athletes with a tune-up for this week’s county outdoor championships. Red Bank Catholic (RBC) High School’s girls put their full arsenal on display in winning the team championship May 5 at Long Branch High School. The Caseys scored points in 14 of the…
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Family Addiction Network meeting set for May 17
The Family Addiction Network will hold its monthly meeting at the West Long Branch Community Center from 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m. on May 17. Families and friends can seek support in dealing with addiction in a non-judgmental, compassionate and receptive environment free of charge. This month’s presenter is Lou Krupkin and Cabo who together offer a…
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