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TRWRA direct-debit bill paying marks eight years
MONMOUTH BEACH — The Two Rivers Water Reclamation Authority became the first sewerage authority in the state of New Jersey to offer customers automatic direct debit for paying sewer bills eight years ago, according to a press release from the TRWRA. Since then, more than 1,000 people have taken advantage of this convenient way to…
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Sixth Annual Ray Licata Memorial Swim Aug. 15
LONG BRANCH — It has been six years since Ray Licata, community activist and member of the Long Branch swim community, died unexpectedly late one summer afternoon following his routine ocean swim. To continue to honor Licata’s memory, the committee members of the Ray Licata Memorial Swim have announced that the annual event will be…
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Jim Van Brunt Memorial takes place Aug. 4
LONG BRANCH — The JVB Memorial benefit softball game will be held Wednesday, Aug. 4, at 7:30 p.m. at Valenzano Park in West Long Branch. The softball game is held in memory of Jim Van Brunt, a former Long Branch resident and 1962 graduate of Long Branch High School. Van Brunt was very active in…
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Concordance invites families to join community garden program
LONG BRANCH — The Long Branch Concordance Family Success Center invites families to participate in the Long Branch Community Garden Program. The garden is located at Seventh Avenue, across from the municipal complex/library and the Anastasia Elementary School. Programs are scheduled for Mondays through the fall from noon to 2 p.m. and will include how…
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Local properties receive Preservation Awards
County recognizes restoration of homes, Fort Hancock barracks BY ANDREW DAVISON Staff Writer Restoration of Barracks Building 22 at Fort Hancock, the headquarters of the New Jersey Marine Sciences Consortium, has been recognized by the county.MIDDLETOWN — The Monmouth County Historical Commission recently recognized the preservation efforts of several local property owners with its annual…
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Monmouth U. hosts antique bicycle meet
WEST LONG BRANCH — The National Wheelmen is holding its annual meet at Monmouth University through July 31. The event, celebrating antique bicycles, will include bike rides, public demonstrations, races, games on bicycles, lectures, displays and a parade. The meet included a historic century ride on July 28 starting at Monmouth with 80 riders traveling…
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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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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 year-round activity for the Shore,” said Marcia Shiffman, of Maser Consulting, who delivered a presentation on…
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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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