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Bob Sickles named to food retailer council
Bob Sickles, third-generation owner of Sickles Market, 1 Harrison Ave., Little Silver, was recently named a new member to the Retailer Network Council of the National Association for the Specialty Food Trade Inc. (NASFT). He is one of seven new members asked to serve as mentors and role models to other specialty food retailers in…
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O’port officials: Boro has little voice on fort authority
Kahle: FMERA bylaws, budget pushed through hastily BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer OCEANPORT — Citing concerns over transparency and timing, Oceanport officials continue to express concerns about the Fort Monmouth Economic Revitalization Authority (FMERA). Councilman Joseph Irace, who was in attendance at the Sept. 28 initial FMERA meeting, cited the fact that the authority’s bylaws…
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Pallone, Little battle for 6th District seat
Seeking 12th term, Dem faces challenge from GOP mayor BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer Rep. Frank Pallone Jr. Voters in the state’s 6th Congressional District will head to the polls on Nov. 2 to cast ballots for longtime Democratic incumbent Rep. Frank Pallone Jr. or Republican challenger Highlands Mayor Anna Little. In interviews last week,…
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Holt, Sipprelle agree: Voters are unhappy
Incumbent Holt faces challenge for 12th District seat BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer Six-term incumbent Democrat Rep. Rush Holt is facing a challenge by Republican Scott Sipprelle in a battle for New Jersey’s 12th District on Nov. 2. Rush Holt In separate interviews last week, the political opponents cited the economy as the big issue…
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Celebrate Diwali at the Monmouth County Library
SHREWSBURY — Come celebrate the Hindu Festival of Lights at the Monmouth County Library. During the first week in November, the library will host Diwali programs at five different branches throughout Monmouth County. These free, family-friendly events will feature Indian music, dancing and mehndi, the art of drawing intricate henna patterns on the hands and…
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Two River Theater launches ‘One Book, One Community’
A community-wide literacy event around the book, ‘Charlotte’s Web’ RED BANK — Two River Theater Company will host “One Book, One Community,” a program with the goal to unite the greater Red Bank area through community discussion, literacy education and local arts events all centered around one book, “Charlotte’s Web” by E.B. White. The program…
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No contest in Fair Haven mayor, council races
Challengers seek council seats in Sea Bright, Rumson BY LIZ SHEEHAN Correspondent FAIR HAVEN — Three Republicans running unopposed will be on the ballot in the municipal election Tuesday — Mayor Michael Halfacre, Councilman Jon Peters and newcomer Roland Wilhelm. Last year, two Democrats challenged two Republican candidates. The Republicans won, preserving the all- Republican…
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Control of freeholder board at stake Nov. 2
Democrats John D’Amico & Janice Venables face GOP’s Robert Clifton & Tom Arnone BY DANIEL HOWLEY Correspondent Political control of the Monmouth County Board of Freeholders is up for grabs in the Nov. 2 election and the four candidates vying for the board’s two open three-year seats are fighting for every last vote. Tom Arnone…
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Oceanport to develop racetrack doomsday plan
Master plan review will include zoning for Monmouth Park site BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer With the future of Monmouth Park racetrack unclear, the Oceanport Borough Council has commissioned the borough planner to develop a redevelopment plan should the park close. The council voted 5-0 at the Oct. 21 meeting to award a contract for…
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