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Angelina Betancourt has been named account manager at Direct Success, a pharmaceutical sales and marketing in Wall specializing in support services and regulatory compliance. She has been with the company for four years, initially as an inventory coordinator. In her new position, she will be the primary liaison with one of the company’s largest clients,…
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Students recognized at YMCA Youth and Gov’t Conference
MIDDLETOWN — Fifty-one students from 11 Monmouth County schools representing The Community YMCA joined 500 of their peers from throughout the state at the annual YMCA Youth and Government Conference held April 8-10 at the New Jersey Statehouse in Trenton. Students in The Community YMCA’s program received top honors, including this year’s Outstanding Delegation award.…
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Twin Lights historic site receives lifesaving station memorabilia
HIGHLANDS — Each year, about 100,000 visitors to the Twin Lights National Historic Site stroll past a tiny, shingle covered boathouse. Few, however, realize that this nondescript building near the North Tower is one of the most historically significant structures at the Jersey shore. The late Howard Hayden, an ardent collector of lifesaving memorabilia, was…
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Monmouth Park talks on track for June opening
Racetrack will fund interim racing program through May BY DAN HOWLEY Staff Writer OCEANPORT — After an offseason fraught with uncertainty, horseracing is set to return to Monmouth Park racetrack this weekend. Scheduled for May 14, opening day at the track will feature a series of races as well as the Great Destinations Travel Show.…
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Fire chiefs hear talk on solar impact on safety
MATAWAN — Safety with solar was the topicApril 20 at the monthly meeting of the Bayshore Active Fire Chiefs Association. The meeting was held at the borough’s Washington Engine Fire Station. Ken Marr, president of the association, and more than 60 members heard John Boyle, executive vice president of e2ECTA, speak about risks and benefits…
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Mid’twn BOE reorganizes
Residents concerned Avaya redevelopment will impact schools BYMike Davis Correspondent MIDDLETOWN — After swearing in new members, the township Board of Education got to work on setting the finances for the district’s 2011-12 school year at its May 4 reorganization meeting. It was the first time the board met since voters approved the $124 million…
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Canterbury Fair returns to St. George’s
RUMSON — A start-of-summer tradition returns on June 11 when St. George’s-by-the-River, 7 Lincoln Ave., Rumson, hosts its annual Canterbury Fair, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., rain or shine. This old-fashioned fair appeals to all age groups. Items for sale include jewelry, sporting goods, plants and flowers, thousands of books for all ages as well…
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180 Turning Lives Around sponsors Kites for Kids
HAZLET — 180 Turning Lives Around and Jenkinson’s, of Point Pleasant Beach, are teaming up once again to present a day filled with kite-flying, prizes, rides, food, games and beach activities. Kites for Kids will be held Saturday, May 21, beginning at 11 a.m.; it is open to children ages 4 to 15, who must…
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Hazlet awaits state OK of $18.8M 2011 budget
BY ANDREW DAVISON Staff Writer HAZLET — The Township Committee deferred adopting its $18.8 million budget as it awaits state approval. The 2011 budget, $230,674 less than the 2010 budget, results in a tax levy of $13.2 million and a $78.11 increase in municipal taxes per year for a home assessed at the township average…
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