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Association of Monmouth County to offer Trauma Focused Counseling to Crime Victims
The Mental Health Association of Monmouth County (MHA) has expanded its counseling services to include persons impacted by crime in Monmouth County. These persons may receive free counseling by licensed professionals specializing in treating trauma. At locations in Red Bank, Keansburg and Manasquan, Mental Health Association counselors are skilled in working with adults, adolescents and children…
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Protesters seek to block charter school expansion
By MICHAEL NUNES Staff Writer RED BANK — Hundreds of parents, students and teachers braved Wednesday night’s frigid weather to march on borough hall, asking the council for its support in halting the expansion of the Red Bank Charter School (RBCS). Assembling at the Red Bank Middle School, the group of around 200, which included parents,…
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Jersey Shore Rose Society’s meeting set for Jan. 23
Jersey Shore Rose Society’s monthly meeting will be held from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Jan. 23 at the Community Room, Kensington Court Assisted Living, 864 Shrewsbury Ave., Tinton Falls. A Beginner Clinic will be conducted by Consulting Rosarians from 12:30-1:30 p.m. The Main Meeting with an activity will be held from 1:30-3:30 p.m. and will include a…
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Rumson mayor expects another productive year
By Kayla J. Marsh Staff Writer RUMSON – After being sworn into his fourth-term, Mayor John Ekdahl reflected on borough events and activities of 2015, applauding council and community members for meeting challenges with diplomacy and dignity. According to Ekdahl, the borough continued its commitment toward creative cost-cutting solutions through shared services programs with local…
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Mayor’s rhymes say that Little Silver will shine in 2016
By Kayla J. Marsh Staff Writer LITTLE SILVER – As the borough heads into a new year, Mayor Robert C. Neff Jr. reflected on the past year and provided some insight into plans that are in store for the borough in 2016. During the Borough Council’s Jan. 4 reorganization meeting, some items Neff reflected on…
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Weichert of Old Bridge recognized for December performance
Jack Waters, regional vice president of Weichert, Realtors, announced that the Old Bridge office was recognized for outstanding industry performance in December. The office led the region, which is comprised of locations throughout Middlesex County, in resales, resale revenue units and resale dollar volume. The office is located at 1394 Route 9 south. For more…
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Sayreville re-introduces water rate ordinance
By Matthew Sockol Correspondent SAYREVILLE – An ordinance that will increase the water rates in Sayreville has been introduced for a third time. At the Jan. 11 Borough Council meeting, the ordinance was introduced by a 4-3 vote. The council was split over the ordinance, with Councilman Pat Lembo, Councilwoman Mary Novak and Councilman Art…
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Teenage ‘Mr. Christmas’ wins house decorating contest in South Amboy
By Jacqueline Durett Correspondent SOUTH AMBOY — It’s only fitting that someone nicknamed “Mr. Christmas” was part of the winning family during the city’s annual holiday house decorating contest. The contest, which the city has been holding since 2011, is part of South Amboy’s annual holiday festivities. Residents enter their homes into the contest, and…
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Funny guys, funny, funny gals
By Lucie M. Winborne, ReMIND Magazine What makes a great comedian? One who can not only make people laugh, but also keep them laughing across generations? Knowledge of one’s audience, certainly. Good timing and relevance. But probably all truly funny people would say the most important thing is simply hard work, honing their humor until…
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