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Plans for KaBoomFest under way
RED BANK — A new executive committee is making plans for the 2011 Ka- BoomFest fireworks display after receiving a green light from the Borough Council to proceed with the event. Timothy J. Hogan, president of Riverview Medical Center, has been appointed chairman of the KaBoom Executive Committee. Hogan said in a press release the…
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Park system looking for volunteers
The Monmouth County Park System is looking for volunteers to become docents/ receptionists at Huber Woods Environmental Center in Middletown, Bayshore Waterfront ParkActivity Center in Port Monmouth and the Manasquan Reservoir Environmental Center. If you are 21 years of age or older and enjoy interacting with people, you may have what it takes to step…
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Former principal returns to RBR as superintendent
James Stefankiewicz LITTLE SILVER — A familiar and welcome face will soon be walking the halls of Red Bank Regional (RBR) High School. James Stefankiewicz, former RBR principal, was named as the regional district’s new superintendent by the Board of Education on Feb. 16. Stefankiewicz succeeds Howard Lucks, who served in the position for 15…
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Tinton Falls Library marks 50 years
Despite cramped quarters, library expands services BY KENNYWALTER Staff Writer TINTON FALLS — A borough landmark will reach a milestone this week as residents celebrate the Tinton Falls Library’s 50 years of service to the community. Jayne Cleveland, who oversees youth programs for the library, gave some history of the library, located at 664 Tinton…
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Friendly Sons to host dinner
The Friendly Sons of St. Patrick of the Jersey Shore are gearing up for a celebratory night at their 38th annual black tie dinner at Doolan’s, Spring Lake, on March 11. Proceeds from the dinner will benefit educational grants for deserving college bound high school seniors of Irish heritage and other charitable endeavors, awarding more…
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Boro mulls new zoning to foster nightlife
Red Bank mulls commercial recreation spots in downtown BY ANDREW DAVISON Staff Writer RED BANK — “The living room of New Jersey,” as Mayor Pasquale Menna affectionately called the borough, may be getting some new attractions to keep patrons around town after clearing their plates and draining their glasses. At the Feb. 14 meeting, the…
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Red Cross chapter needs help after rough winter
Tara Kelly, CEO of the Jersey Coast Chapter of the American Red Cross, said support is needed to help the Red Cross continue its relief efforts. FILE PHOTO A series of winter storms have drained resources, and the local chapter of the American Red Cross is reaching out for help. Melissa DeGennaro, director of public…
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FMERA vows to address environmental concerns
Activist and committee member arrested for trespassing BY DAN HOWLEY Staff Writer Tom Mahedy speaks with supporters before his municipal court hearing on Oct. 26, 2006, following his arrest on disorderly conduct charges for refusing to leave a meeting of the Fort Monmouth Economic Revitalization and Planning Authority. The Fort Monmouth Economic Revitalization Authority (FMERA)…
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Artist Jennifer Lukowiak throws a pot on her pottery wheel in the greenhouse at Sickles Market in Little Silver on Feb. 19 during the market’s annual Artists’ Days, which feature displays and demonstrations by artists working in a range of mediums. LAUREN CASSELBERRY
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