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Ice & snow must be cleared from vehicles before driving
Highway safety and law enforcement officials have reminded New Jersey motorists that an amended law went into effect on Oct. 20 that requires that all ice and snow be removed from a vehicle before it may travel on New Jersey’s roads. Failure to do so can result in a citation and fine. Division of Highway…
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LBHA looks outside the box for new revenue
Housing authority offers property management, maintenance services BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer LONG BRANCH — In an effort to bring in additional funds, the Long Branch Housing Authority (LBHA) is looking outside the city limits. The authority announced last month that it has relaunched ShorePoint Management Inc., a subsidiary company specializing in property management and…
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Ocean Twp. and PBA settle three-year contract dispute
Agreement calls for increased wages, benefits contributions BY DAN HOWLEY Staff Writer After three years of negotiations, Ocean Township officials and the local Policemen’s Benevolent Association (PBA) have reached an agreement on a new labor contract. Approved unanimously by the Township Council at its Dec. 6 meeting, the labor agreement provides wage increases and other…
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Ronald McDonald House gets special guests
Rockettes, Santa make holiday visit to Long Branch site BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer Families staying at the Ronald McDonald House in Long Branch learned how to kick and dance last week as members of the world-famous Rockettes came for a visit. A member of Radio City Music Hall’s famed Rockettes looks on as Janea…
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NPS blunders abound on terminated Fort Hancock lease
YOUR TURN Arrogance, ignorance and indifference are the words that best describe how the National Park Service (NPS) tried to justify its actions when it awarded and then administered the July 6, 2007, lease for the Fort Hancock chapel, theater and 26 Hudson St. This lease with Sandy Hook Partners LLC was made without proper…
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NOTES
Embroiderers’ Guild of America-Monmouth Chapter’s day group will meet 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 20 at St. Mary’s Church Hall, Route 34 and Phalanx Road, Colts Neck. There will be a free pattern exchange and potluck lunch. Stitchers of all types of needlework and at all levels are welcome. Join the group to sit…
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Donations sought for troops overseas
The New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Foundation is partnering with the Brookdale Student Veterans Club in working with American Recreational Military Services (ARMS) for an ongoing collection of items to send to troops currently deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan. Supplies are running low, and help is needed Examples of needed items: • Toiletries — non-alcohol…
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Freehold Soil names photo contest winners
Freehold Soil Conservation District has announced the winners of the 2010 Photo Contest. More than 300 entrants submitted photographs highlighting the beauty and uniqueness of the natural environments found in Middlesex and Monmouth counties. Terri Walliczek, Shrewsbury, was the first-place winner and received $200 for “Morning Music.” Ray Yeager, Toms River, was awarded second place…
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