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Plant trees on behalf of future generations
You probably have a favorite tree-lined street in your community or a tree-filled neighborhood you have always admired, or a favorite forest where you like to bask in the beauty of the trees. It is important to remember that those beautiful spaces are not here by accident. The forests we enjoy today, which give us…
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Boro planners approve dealership expansion
BY DAN HOWLEY Staff Writer EATONTOWN — After months of testimony, the borough Planning Board has ruled in favor of a hotly debated expansion project at the Circle BMW dealership on Route 36. The board voted 6-2 in favor of the plan to construct a four-story car wash and storage facility at the site. Board…
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Victory is sweet for area bakers in ‘Dessert Wars’
Hundreds turn out to sample, witness battle of the batters BY DAN HOWLEY Staff Writer Above: Dessert lovers sample confections created by local bakeries for “Dessert Wars,” a bakery competition held May 24 at Branches in West Long Branch. Below: Sabrina Minervini, of Angel Cakes, serves samples during the event, which benefited the FoodBank of…
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Replenishment plan will restore M.B. shoreline
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers allocates $7.5M; to begin project later this year BY DAN HOWLEY Staff Writer Monmouth Beach’s eroded shoreline will receive a much-needed restoration later this year when the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers begins an extensive beach replenishment project. The roughly $13 million project is being funded through a $7.5 million…
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Platters of sweet treats prove irresistible to attendees of “Dessert Wars,” a bakery competition held May 24 at Branches in West Long Branch to benefit the FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties. Story and more photos on page 3 and at gmnews.com. Eric Sucar
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Senior leadership led Redbirds to state tourney
Allentown baseball finishes 14-8 season BY WAYNE WITKOWSKI Correspondent Allentown High School’s Kyle Golla (r) slides into third base as Hightstown High School third baseman Javier Blanco tries to scoop up a throw in the dirt during the May 11 game at Allentown. The AHS Redbirds nipped the Rams, 5-4, with a run in the…
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Left: Allentown High School’s Kristina Kinsey lays down a bunt during the Redbirds’ NJSIAA Central Jersey Group III quarterfinal game against Colts Neck played May 26 in Allentown. The Redbirds advanced to the section semifinals with a 5-0 triumph. Above: Allentown High School shortstop Dana Sensi tries to tag out Colts Neck runner Ally Colisto.…
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Open space clambake fundraiser slated
The Millstone Township Open Space and Farmland Preservation Council will host its fifth annual clambake fundraiser June 5 at Wagner Farm Park in Millstone. Limited tickets are available and must be purchased in advance. Tickets are $25 for adults and $10 for children and can be purchased by contacting Lori Maher at 732-446-4249, ext. 1103,…
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