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‘Remembrances’ chorale concert set for March 20
The Shrewsbury Chorale will present the concert, “Remembrances,” at 3 p.m. March 20 at Christ Episcopal Church, 90 Kings Highway, Middletown. Conducted by Neil F. Brown and accompanied by Mark C. Cook on organ and piano, the performance will feature Mozart’s “Ave Verum Corpus,” Gabriel Faure’s “Requiem” and compositions by Joseph Haydn. Tickets are $25 for…
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Ocean Chamber of Commerce planning Expo 2016
Businesses looking for months of promotion and branding aligning with the Greater Ocean Township Chamber of Commerce (GOTCC) are now able to register as a sponsor of the GOTCC’s annual Business & Consumer Expo. The largest and most well attended B2B & B2C Expo in Monmouth County, Expo 2016 will be held at the Jumping…
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Young buyers shape home trends
By Marilyn Kennedy Melia Young, first-time homebuyers may account for the lowest share of home sales in almost three decades, but their tastes and preferences are top of mind with those who build homes. The America Institute of Architects compiled a list of “10 Major Residential Design Trends for the Next 10 Years.” And, Pardee…
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Brookdale, Rutgers collaborate on business administration degree
Brookdale Community College and Rutgers University officials have approved a new four-year degree program in business administration that will be offered exclusively this fall. The program will be offered at Brookdale’s Freehold campus. Students who complete the program will earn an Associate of Science degree in business administration from Brookdale and a Bachelor of Arts…
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Eatontown residents look back at history they’d rather forget
By MICHAEL NUNES Staff Writer EATONTOWN — The date was March 5, 1886. Samuel Johnson, known as Mingo Jack, sat in a two-cell lockup awaiting trial after being accused of raping a white woman. That trial would never come. At around midnight on that day, a mob gathered outside the lockup ready to name themselves…
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Monmouth County Association of Realtors installs new officers and directors
The Monmouth County Association of Realtors (MCAR) held its 2016 Installation of Officers and Directors recently at Buona Sera Palazzo in Ocean. The members welcomed President Gloria V. Siciliano and the new MCAR leadership as well as recognized 2014 and 2015 President Robert White and the outgoing directors for their work and dedication to the…
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Oceanport considering municipal complex at Fort Monmouth
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer FORT MONMOUTH — A plan to create a municipal center at Fort Monmouth with a borough hall, community center, Department of Public Works (DPW) buildings and police station may be coming together. Mayor Jay Coffey announced during the March 3 Workshop meeting that after months of requests by residents and…
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Home sales going, happily, to the dogs
Nearby dog parks a drawing card when it comes time to sell What might cause one home, nearly identical in style and condition to another just a couple miles away, to sell faster and for more than its twin? Anyone with a modicum of real estate knowledge can rattle off likely reasons. The quick seller…
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Service announced for March 25 in Edison
Temple Emanu-El, 100 James St., Edison, will hold Shabbat Alive!, a joyous and participatory musical Shabbat service with a three piece band at 7 p.m. on March 25. For more information, contact Dara Winston at 732-549-4442, ext. 4.
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