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EGA to host ‘A Celebration of Stitches’
The Monmouth Chapter of the Embroiderers’ Guild of America (EGA) will host a free exhibit of fine needle and fiber arts, “A Celebration of Stitches,” on Saturday, April 24, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday, April 25, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the MiddletownArts Center, 36 Church St.,Middletown. “America the Beautiful”…
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Officials mark passing of former Assemblyman Joseph Azzolina
Joseph Azzolina MIDDLETOWN — Local politicians fondly remembered former Assemblyman Joseph Azzolina as a dedicated patriot and mentor in the days following his passing on April 15. Azzolina, a retired U.S. Navy captain who served in the state Senate and General Assembly representing New Jersey’s 13th District, died on April 15 at St. Vincent’s Hospital…
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Plastic lids, cigarette butts top litter list for Beach Sweeps
Spring 2010 Beach Sweeps set for Saturday, marking COA’s 25th anniversary BY JACQUELINE HLAVENKA Staff Writer From bottle caps to plastic bags — even mannequin legs with socks — a bevy of trash and litter was collected along the Jersey Shore coastline by volunteers from Clean Ocean Action (COA), a local environmental coalition. The organization…
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Help restore Sandy Hook dunes for Earth Day
MIDDLETOWN — The American Littoral Society will sponsor a dune restoration event to celebrate the 40th birthday of Earth Day. Members of the public are invited to help restore dunes on Sandy Hook from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 24, by removing invasive plants and planting American beach grass. Participants will include…
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The Friendship Circle, a nonprofit organization that provides love and friendship to children with special needs and their families, will hold its second annual Walk4friends 1-4 p.m. May 2 at Brookdale Community College, Lincroft. Registration is free, and all walkers will receive a free Walk4friends T-shirt. Entertainment and refreshments will be available 2-4 p.m. For…
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Funding cuts possible at boro library
BY JACQUELINE HLAVENKA Staff Writer MATAWAN — Local library officials have expressed concerns about a proposed bill that would abolish the minimum local funding requirement for municipal libraries. The introduced bill, proposed by Assemblyman John DiMaio (R-Warren), would eliminate the required appropriation of one-third of a mill (a mill is one-tenth of a cent) per…
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Mission Matawan accepting applications
MATAWAN — The First Presbyterian Church of Matawan is accepting applications from members of the community who need assistance in repairing and maintaining their homes for its Mission Matawan 2010 program. Mission Matawan will run from June 26 through July 3. Now in its eighth year, Mission Matawan provides a helping hand to the elderly,…
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Earth Day food and fun planned for Bayonet Farm
HOLMDEL — Historic farmhouse tours, live music and a petting zoo will be some of the highlights at the 12th annual Bayonet Farm Earth Day Festival at 41 Middletown Road in the township. The event will be held on the 240-acre farm estate rain or shine on Sunday, April 25, from noon to 5 p.m.…
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Four candidates file for Twp. Committee seats
HOLMDEL — Four candidates are vying for two open seats on the Holmdel Township Committee, according to Maureen Doloughty, township clerk. Two Republicans and two Democrats will be running in the parties’ primary elections, which will be held on Tuesday, June 8. Incumbent five-term Mayor Serena DiMaso, a Republican, will be seeking re-election and is…
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