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Walks raise more than $36K for The ARC
TINTON FALLS — Over the past two weeks, hundreds of Monmouth County residents walked to raise more than $36,000 for TheArc of Monmouth, a nonprofit that provides support and services to persons with Down syndrome, autism, cerebral palsy and other intellectual and developmental disabilities. On Saturday, May 14, at the 13th annual Step Up for…
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S.B. candidates gear up for mayoral elections
Councilwoman Long, ex-mayor Kalaka-Adams to square off in Nov. BY DAN HOWLEY Staff Writer Councilwoman Dina Long SEA BRIGHT — With Mayor Maria Fernandes bidding adieu to public office later this year, two candidates are throwing their hats into the ring to fill the soon-to-bevacant mayoral seat on the dais. Democratic Councilwoman Dina Long will…
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business briefs
Gov. Chris Christie recently announced four nominations to the Banking Advisory Board, including Two River Community Bank President and CEO William D. Moss of Shrewsbury. The Banking Advisory Board advises the Department of Banking and Insurance (DOBI) on banking matters, legislation and procedures. Composed of 10 members, the Banking Advisory Board includes representatives from various…
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DPW chief: Pesticide ban bad for fields
Council debates whether ban may result in unsafe sports fields BY KENNYWALTER Staff Writer TINTON FALLS — If a proposed state bill that would ban pesticides on playing fields is passed, at least one borough employee is going to be upset. Mark Shaffery, director of buildings, grounds and parks for the Department of Public Works,…
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Fair Haven tree removal ordinance still in play
Council split on parameters for clear-cutting properties BY LIZ SHEEHAN Correspondent FAIR HAVEN — An ordinance put in place by the Borough Council several years ago to prevent clear-cutting of treed properties may be revised by changes proposed by Councilman Robert Marchese. The ordinance, whose stated purpose is “to prevent clear cutting of trees on…
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‘Another Man’s Treasure’ R.B. garage sale June 4
RED BANK — The Second Annual Free Garage Sale for the Red Bank community, referred to as “Another Man’s Treasure,” will be held on June 4 at the Montgomery Terrace Apartments on Tilton Avenue and Drs. James Parker Blvd. on the west side of Red Bank. The event will include music and face painting and…
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‘Cheftestants’ dish it out in Marine Park
‘Top Chef: The Tour’ makes Red Bank stop BYMIKE DAVIS Correspondent Audience members applaud Kevin Sbraga, one of the “cheftestants” in a culinary showdown for Bravo’s “Top Chef: The Tour” held at Marine Park in Red Bank on May 26 as part of a 10-week roadshow. Story and more photos, page 3. On television, the…
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Foodies anticipate return of RiverFest to Red Bank
Twenty-four local restaurants plus music on tap June 3-5 BY ANDREW DAVISON Staff Writer Local restaurants will take a larger role in RiverFest this year as 24 local eateries serve fare in Marine Park this weekend. With the rebirth of Red Bank River- Fest, organizers have once again made local dining the main course, with…
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sport shorts
A men’s 55-and-older slow-pitch softball league seeks players. Games will be played on Saturday mornings at Thompson Park, Monroe. If interested, come to Field No. 1 prior to 8:30 a.m. This is an informal, low-impact league. For more information, callAl Carpenito at 732-723-5000. The Blaze, a U12 boys team that participates in the Central New…
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