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Resident thanks DPW for its hard work
While I am proudly a municipal employee in the township of Aberdeen, I am first and foremost a longtime resident, concerned and involved citizen and taxpayer of Monmouth County. I wish to thank all Department of Public Works (DPW) employees, police department personnel and the hardworking and dedicated volunteer emergency service workers who all work…
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Thanks to all who contributed to Matawan Food Pantry
The Matawan Food Pantry would like to thank the following groups for making Christmas 2010 easier in the food category for over 50 local families; Boy Scout Troops 66 and 92, Girl Scout Troop 593, Chartwell Food Services, Cross of Glory Lutheran Church and First Presbyterian Church members, the management and residents of Chestnut Court…
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Woman’s Club of Middletown thanks supporters of gift trees project
The members of the Woman’s Club of Middletown Inc. would like to express their sincerest thanks to all who participated in the club’s 11th annual Holiday Gift Trees project. Santa’s sleigh was indeed full when it arrived at the Visiting Nurse Association of Central Jersey’s headquarters in Belford, filled with 180 brightly wrapped gifts, awaiting…
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Fight over wind turbine just beginning
I would like to thank the Independent, Jacqueline Hlavenka and Managing Editor Gloria Stravelli for their responsible and balanced recognition and coverage of the planned Bayshore Regional Sewerage Authority wind turbine in Union Beach. This is a fight that is just beginning. In light of the facts that have come to light that according to…
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Weigh in on NPS’s plans for Sandy Hook
The National Park Service (NPS) is seeking public comment on revising its general management plan forGateway National Recreation Area (Gateway) to guide the park for the next 20 years. In New Jersey, Gateway includes the Sandy Hook unit. There are three concepts being offered for consideration. Each of these concepts has a component of historic…
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Army Corps scans Fort Hancock for munitions
Study looks for unexploded ordnance on Sandy Hook BY ANDREW DAVISON Staff Writer The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) will conduct a remedial investigation and feasibility study to determine if a significant number of unexploded munitions remains around Fort Hancock and Sandy Hook. Gregory Goepfert, USACE project manager, explained the upcoming study at a…
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Goddard School plans Jan. 22 open house
The Goddard School of Hazlet, 560 Holmdel Road, will hold a Winter Wonderland open house 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 22. All are welcome to attend the free event. Children will be invited to join in activities, arts and crafts and games. Refreshments will be served. A discount will be offered to families enrolling…
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Mid’twn’s new mayor to pursue solar energy
Fiore says staying within property tax cap is major challenge BY ANDREW DAVISON Staff Writer Mayor Anthony Fiore MIDDLETOWN — As the township’s new mayor, Anthony Fiore lists coming in under the 2-percent cap and a townwide solar initiative as goals for 2011. Fiore said that 2011’s biggest challenge would be staying under the 2-percent…
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