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Turf field at Count Basie Park open for play
RED BANK — A ribbon-cutting ceremony on Sept. 4 celebrated the opening of the newly installed artificial turf field at Count Basie Park. Borough Administrator Stanley J. Sickels said the artificial turf field has turned a single use/single season athletic field into a multisport/multiuse field with no property-acquisition costs or increased maintenance costs. Sickels said…
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Casing of the flag
Command Sgt. Maj. Tyrone Johnson (second from right) and Maj. Gen. Randolph P. Strong (r) participate in the color ceremony for the casing of the U.S. Army Communications and Electronics Command (CECOM) flag held at Greely Field at Fort Monmouth on Sept. 10. Maj. Gen. Strong, commander of CECOM, hosted the ceremony that was attended…
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‘Out With the Old, In With the New’
SHREWSBURY — The Monmouth County Reading Council will host a presentation on new books that teachers can use in the classroomfor the new school year. School librarians from the Matawan-Aberdeen School District will present a “book talk” on new fiction and nonfiction picture books and chapter books for grades kindergarten through sixth. “Out With the…
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Navesink River Group to host shore, water cleanup Sept. 26
The Navesink Swimming River Group, in cooperation with the Monmouth County Clean Communities Program, will hold a community cleanup on Sunday, Sept. 26, for boaters, kayakers, canoers and on-shore volunteers. The cleanup will be held 10 a.m. to noon starting at the Rumson Borough Hall boat launch, and then 1-3 pm at Chapin Avenue in…
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Little Silver police officer indicted
On Sept. 13, a Monmouth County grand jury returned an 11-count indictment charging a suspended Little Silver police officer with four counts of second-degree official misconduct, two counts of fourth-degree obstruction of justice, one count of third-degree witness tampering, two counts of third-degree hindering his own apprehension, one count of third-degree aggravated assault and one…
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Something to cheer about
Red Bank Catholic High School cheerleaders make final preparations prior to a game against Southern Regional High School held at Count Basie Field in Red Bank on Sept. 10. The Caseys went on to dominate Southern Regional by a score of 34-7. ERIC SUCAR staff
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Red Bank Food & Wine Walk on tap for Sunday, Sept. 19
RED BANK — The Red Bank Wine Walk is back in a new and expanded version. According to event sponsor Red Bank RiverCenter, the first Red Bank Food & Wine Walk will take place this Sunday, Sept. 19. The expanded event will be a recurring event on the third Sunday of the month, September through…
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Plan calls for trained staff to assist Monmouth veterans
Freeholder Amy A. Mallet has initiated a plan to bring services already being provided to Monmouth County veterans under one umbrella and train personnel in the Division of Aging, Disabilities and Veterans’ Interment to assist veterans in obtaining their benefits. As a result, the county has begun gathering details about what services are currently being…
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Tour de Fair Haven Sept. 19
The Tour de Fair Haven bicycle race along the picturesque Navesink River will take place Sunday, Sept. 19. The U.S. Cycling Federation-sanctioned event is expected to draw 500 racers, including some of the best professionals as well as national, regional and local amateurs, according to tour organizers. The first race starts at 7 a.m., with…
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