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Middletown library recognized for early literacy program
MIDDLETOWN — The Middletown Public Library is one of four in New Jersey recognized for conducting outstanding early literacy programs on behalf of their youngest library users and their families. New Jersey State Librarian Norma Blake honored the four New Jersey libraries with the state library’s Best Practices in Early Literacy Award. In determining the…
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Brookdale auto center to host car shows
The Automotive Technology department at Brookdale Community College will host the Brookdale Auto Meet where all makes and models of cars will be displayed. Shows will be held on Brookdale’s Lincroft campus in Parking Lot 6, next to the newly renovatedAutomotive Technology Center 6-10 p.m. on May 21, June 25, July 30, Aug. 20 and…
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Home rehab grant info session June 7
MIDDLETOWN — Township homeowners may be eligible for home rehabilitation grant assistance from Middletown’s Community Development Program, funded through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Apublic meeting for interested homeowners will be held at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, June 7, at the Middletown Arts Center, 36 Church St. Applications will be available…
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‘Pomp and Circumstance’
Armen Sahakyan presents the class gift during Brookdale Community College’s graduation ceremony on May 15 at the Lincroft campus. Brookdale awarded 2,162 degrees to 2,147 graduating students in the class of 2011 LAUREN CASSELBERRY
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State OKs lease for Monmouth Park
Developer to take over operation of racetrack by June 1 BY DAN HOWLEY Staff Writer Live horseracing will continue at Monmouth Park Racetrack in Oceanport for the foreseeable future, following Gov. Chris Christie’s approval of a lease agreement between the state and developer Morris Bailey. The agreement, which will take effect June 1, gives Bailey…
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May: Tulipmania
GREEN SCENE GOTTI KELLEY “It is utterly forbidden to be halfhearted about gardening. You have got to love your garden whether you like it or not.” – W.C. Sellar, 1936 S pring is a race against time. Beating relentless deadlines has become a sort of sport for the seasoned gardener. A spectacular rollout of colors…
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Saint Peter’s NICU reunion May 22
Saint Peter’s University Hospital, New Brunswick, will host a “Boardwalk Bash’’ noon to 4 p.m. May 22 for all of the children who have been born at its Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, along with their family members. The celebration will be held at the Sonny Werblin Recreation Center, Rutgers University, in Piscataway. NICU graduates expected…
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Car wash to benefit Matawan Reg. music program
ABERDEEN— Students in Matawan Regional High School’s band and chorus programs will hold a car wash to raise funds for music department activities on Saturday, May 21, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the high school parking lot. The cost is $5 to have the vehicle washed and $7 to have it washed and…
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Matawan invites vets to march in Memorial Day parade
MATAWAN— The borough of Matawan, which is celebrating its 325th anniversary, will hold its annual Memorial Day parade Sunday, May 29. Each year the parade honors those who have made the supreme sacrifice for our nation. This year Help Us Help Them, a nonprofit for members of the U.S. military, will be marching, joined by…
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