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IN THE ARTS
High school students from throughout the county experience all disciplines of the arts and participate in workshops, performances, exhibits and critiques during the two-day Teen Arts Festival with more than 20 artists/teachers presenting workshops and master classes in drama, filmmaking, voice, acting dance and more. PHOTOS BY ERIC SUCAR staff Clockwise from above: Sculptor Joanna…
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Boro Council grants leave of absence to police chief
BY JACQUELINE HLAVENKA Staff Writer MATAWAN— The Borough Council unanimously passed a resolution approving a paid administrative leave of absence for Chief of Police James M. Alston on March 16. Alston is under an administrative review by the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office, borough officials said earlier this month. Borough Administrator William Garofalo said the administrative…
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Holmdel looks to cut costs, reduce spending
Fink suggests not replacing retiring chief of police BY CHRISTINA HABERSTROH Correspondent HOLMDEL — The Township Committee discussed cost-cutting initiatives to help avoid increasing taxes at its March 18 meeting. “We are getting more and more concerned with the fact that we cannot continue to spend and raise taxes to cover all these expenditures,” said…
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Baykeeper hosts environmental films
The New York/New Jersey Baykeeper will host the ninth annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival Sunday, March 28. This festival takes place at venues throughout the nation, and Baykeeper will present the local film selections from 4-6 p.m. at the Marion Huber Theater at the Two River Theater, 21 Bridge Ave., Red Bank. The festival…
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Notes
Knights of Columbus Council 3402, Keyport, will hold its annual Family and Friends Picnic and Fundraiser at Monmouth Park Picnic on June 13. Tickets are $25. Children under 12 will be admitted free. Details: 732-264-9729. ***** The Knights of Columbus St. Joseph’s Council 3402, Keyport, will hold its annual Monmouth Park picnic June 13 at…
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Notes
Knights of Columbus Council 3402, Keyport, will hold its annual Family and Friends Picnic and Fundraiser at Monmouth Park Picnic on June 13. Tickets are $25. Children under 12 will be admitted free. Details: 732-264-9729. ***** The Knights of Columbus St. Joseph’s Council 3402, Keyport, will hold its annual Monmouth Park picnic June 13 at…
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Health care bill for 9/11 responders advances
Pallone: James Zadroga 9/11 act will become law BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer Advocates of a federal bill guaranteeing health care for life for Sept. 11 first responders breathed a collective sigh of relief last week as the bill took a crucial step forward. Members of the New York congressional delegation, members of the FealGood…
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Imani
Above: Michele Kouakou, of African dance company Seventh Principle, drums during a program at Holmdel High School on March 16. Below: Holmdel High School students perform with the company. The Holmdel Foundation for Educational Excellence awarded a minigrant to bring an African dance troupe to the high school. PHOTOS BY JEFF GRANIT staff
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Homeowners cite lack of parking at sports complex
Administrator: Facility is working to alleviate problem BY JACQUELINE HLAVENKA Staff Writer ABERDEEN — More than 45 residents in the Strathmore section of the township signed a petition protesting parking problems, noise and garbage on sidewalks and cul-de-sacs related to a sports complex on Blair Road. Members of the Heather Glen HomeownersAssociation, composed of 26…
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