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Bill will help small businesses, individuals afford health care
Thanks to the efforts of Assemblyman [Herb] Conaway (D-7th District], the New Jersey Assembly passed a bill that will establish a health insurance exchange, improving access to affordable health care for small businesses and individuals. As a young New Jerseyan, it’s gratifying to know that whatever career path I am following in the future —…
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Cheerleaders need protection against head injuries
Cheerleading is a sport, and it can be a dangerous one at that. The Brain Injury Association of New Jersey supports the General Assembly’s recent decision requiring the New Jersey Department of Education to include cheerleading in its student-athlete head-injury safety training program. TheAssembly has passed legislation that would amend a concussion law signed by…
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Extra money paid in taxes would assist many
I have sent the following letter to Gov. Chris Christie. Because his budget cuts will impact our towns so much, I hope every reader will cut this out from this newspaper, tape it onto another piece of paper, write “I agree,” sign the letter, and send it to the Governor at P.O. Box 001, Trenton,…
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Help is in the bag for McDonald houses
Handbags for Hope, a twilight cocktail reception and handbag auction to benefit the Ronald McDonald houses of Long Branch and New Brunswick, will be held 4-7 p.m. Aug. 2 at the Berkeley Oceanfront Hotel, Asbury Park. Presented by Gary Michaels Fine Jewelry of Manalapan, the event features a silent auction of new and pre-owned designer…
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R.B. library celebrates Count Basie’s birthday
RED BANK— To celebrate the birth of William James “Count” Basie, born in Red Bank onAug. 21, 1904, the Red Bank Public Library will display an original portrait of the great pianist and big band leader painted by Demetrius Patterson of Tinton Falls throughout the month of August. Accompanying the portrait will be a display…
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Valet parking comes to Red Bank
RED BANK — A new valet parking program has begun in Red Bank. Every Friday and Saturday night starting at 5 p.m., visitors to the historic town will be able to use this service at the corner of Broad and Mechanic streets. “People can pull up and go anywhere in town and not have to…
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Freeholders salute local open space projects
The Monmouth County Board of Freeholders recognized local open space grant projects in 15 towns by presenting them with signs to commemorate completion of their park acquisition and improvement projects. Local towns recognized by the board include: Fair Haven for construction of a multi-purpose field and perimeter walking path at Fair Haven Fields. …
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NOTES
The Red Bank Senior Women’s club is sponsoring a trip to Atlantic City’s Resorts CasinoDec. 1 to see “The Holiday Christmas Show.” The cost is $40 and includes show, buffet, $5 slot play and deluxe transportation. For reservations call 732-493-1926 or 732- 728-9341. Only 40 seats are available. ***** St. James Elementary School, Red Bank,…
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