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Oyster program may find new home
Shrewsbury River among sites being considered by Baykeeper BY JACQUELINE HLAVENKA Staff Writer KEYPORT — The NY/NJ Baykeeper is investigating alternative locations for an oyster restoration project after complying with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) order to remove a research related shellfish reef from Raritan Bay. The Baykeeper, which works to protect…
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Family Resource Network hosts surf camp for Down syndrome community
BELMAR — The Family Resource Network (FRN) and its affiliate organization, Autism Family Services of New Jersey (AFSNJ), will host a Down Syndrome Surf Camp in conjunction with Surfer’s Healing on Monday, Sept. 13, in Belmar. In the past, Surfer’s Healing camps have been exclusive to the autism community. Last year, The Family Resource Network…
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Good Shepherd welcomes new pastor
The Rev. John M. Elstad conducts his first service at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Holmdel. HOLMDEL — On July 4, the congregation of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church affirmed the Rev. John M. Elstad’s appointment as pastor. “Pastor Jack” is a graduate of Tufts University and the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia. Before joining Good Shepherd,…
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Aberdeen approves Green Acres application for Freneau
$1 million grant sought from DEP to acquire part of tract BY JACQUELINE HLAVENKA Staff Writer ABERDEEN — The Township Council unanimously passed a resolution approving an application for a Green Acres grant to preserve a portion of the Freneau section of the town on July 20. The governing body, in conjunction with the Trust…
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Meeting disrupted over turbine issue
BRSA suspends public comment after heated exchanges BY JACQUELINE HLAVENKA Staff Writer Members of the Union Beach Police Department were called to calm a raucous meeting of the Bayshore Regional Sewerage Authority (BRSA) on July 19 after a discussion about the authority’s proposed 380-foot-tall wind turbine turned aggressive. Two Union Beach residents who live in…
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‘In My Life’ showcases artwork by John Lennon
Exhibit in Long Branch commemorates Beatle’s 70th year BY ANDREW DAVISON Staff Writer An exhibit showcasing John Lennon’s lesserknown talent for visual art, titled “In My Life,” will be displayed at Pier Village in Long Branch the weekend of July 30-Aug. 1. “Imagine” ESTATE OF JOHN LENNON/BAG ONE ARTS According to Legacy Productions, “In My…
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Coastal Monmouth Plan outlines blueprint for region’s future
Plan topics: Transit, housing, economy and environment BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer The Monmouth County Planning Board’s Coastal Monmouth Plan looks to create a year-round focus for the coastal region. “The vision is to revitalize communities and focus on yearround activity for the Shore,” said Marcia Shiffman, of Maser Consulting, who delivered a presentation on…
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Sara Winchell, of Keyport, works on her weaving during Fiber Fest,
Sara Winchell, of Keyport, works on her weaving during Fiber Fest, a demonstration of clothing creation arts from Colonial times to the present, held at Poricy Park in Middletown on July 19. CHRIS KELLY
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August: Sensory refill
GREEN SCENE GOTTI KELLEY “My green thumb comes only as a result of the mistakes I made while learning to see things from the plant’s point of view.” H. Ale Emerging from a rather difficult gardening month, I want to have plants that laugh at the heat. Thumbing through glossy garden magazines, I have come…
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