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Drivers urged to leave enough room for handicap parking
Iam 70 years young and value my independence. There are a lot of us out there, using electric wheelchairs, scooters etc., but we need help from others who are disabled, or drive someone who is. I realize that a lot of people are unaware of what the aisle striped access next to the disabled parking…
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Pain of school budget decision impacts Mat-Ab janitors
Yes, times are bad. The governor, understanding that there would be consequences, took away the blank check. I guess something had to be done. However, for reasons known only to the people in authority in this state, they choose to have the pain roll downhill to the people who least can afford it. The people…
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NOTES AROUND TOWN
Michael Acquafredda of Matawan earned the rank of Eagle Scout in Troop 66, Matawan, May 19 at an Eagle Court of Honor ceremony at Sterling Gardens in Matawan. He also received the Bronze Palm, an award that hasn’t been given in 22 years. Mayor Paul Buccellato presented Michael with a proclamation from the office of…
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State Fair to open June 17 at Meadowlands Fairgrounds
State Fair Meadowlands will return, bigger and better than ever, to East Rutherford this summer, with 19 days full of action-packed fun for all ages. New Jersey’s largest, annual familyfriendly event will run daily June 17 – July 5. This year’s fair will feature four new shows – Piccadilly Circus, with daring acrobats, hilarious clowns…
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Suicide prevention bill tribute to N.J. veteran
Holt says government failed Army sergeant from East Brunswick BY BRIAN DONAHUE Staff Writer After two combat tours in Iraq, Coleman Bean of East Brunswick sought treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), but he did not receive the support that is in place for many returning veterans. Sgt. Coleman Bean Bean was a member of…
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Jersey Shore Jazz & Blues Festival at Monmouth Park June 5-6
OCEANPORT — More than three dozen jazz and blues artists and their bands will perform Saturday and Sunday, June 5 and 6, at the Jersey Shore Jazz & Blues Festival at Monmouth Park racetrack in Oceanport. Music legends John Pizzarelli and Smokin’ Joe Kubek featuring Bnois King will headline the two-day event as 19 different…
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Highlands painter exhibits at SCAN
Paintings by local artist Norma Wokas will be on display June 1 through July 30 at the SCAN Adult Education Center in Eatontown. “Boat House” Wokas is a member of the Guild of Creative Art, the Art Alliance and the Art Society of Monmouth County and has studied art at the Guild of Creative Art…
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BCC Big Band summer concert lineup
MIDDLETOWN — The Brookdale Big Band will swing into the summer season, with concerts slated at venues throughout the county. The Monmouth County Fair will host the band on July 25 from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at an afternoon concert. The Aug. 27 evening concert at Franklin Lakes Park, West Long Branch, will start…
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Watershed council to host beach seining survey
KEYPORT — Members of the Bayshore Regional Watershed Council will conduct the first-ever Summer Seining Survey at four sites along Raritan Bay and Sandy Hook Bay on Saturday, May 29, The public is invited to come out to watch and help monitor water quality. Seining team members will be citizen scientists. A 30-foot seine net…
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