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Sweet hearts
Anna Whitaker (l-r) and Luis Tiro pack chocolate strawberries in containers for the “Hearts for Haiti” fundraiser at Red Bank Charter School on Feb. 12. MATT DENTON
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The nation called, and they answered
Outreach connects veterans with benefits BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer Local veterans received some recognition last week and information about benefits they are due, when the New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs presented 19 local veterans with honorary medals. Retired Army Col. Stephen G. Abel greets veterans and their family members who attended…
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Former firefighter pleads to driving while drunk
November crash prompted multitown rescue effort BY KIMBERLY STEINBERG Staff Writer RUMSON — Former Fair Haven Fire Company No. 1 Chief Shawn C. Foley pleaded guilty on Feb. 8 to driving while under the influence of alcohol in Rumson Municipal Court before Long Branch Municipal Court Judge George Cieri. In November, Foley crashed his fire…
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Save the dates for Kortney Rose fundraisers
OCEANPORT — The Kortney Rose Foundation will host a “Luau at Shaka” in Pier Village, Long Branch, 6-9 p.m. March 20. Chase away the winter blues with an evening of island-style food and surroundings. Advance tickets, available on the website, are $20 per adult and $10 for children age 12 and younger. At the door,…
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YMCA turns to council for relief from zoning rules
Appeal follows denial of expansion by Zoning Bd. BY KIMBERLY STEINBERG Staff Writer RED BANK — Community YMCA officials pleaded with the Borough Council last week to relax zoning rules to allow construction of a 44,000-square-foot addition to the Y’s Maple Avenue facility. CYMCA officials made their plea at the Feb. 8 council meeting following…
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Pennies build schools, promote peace
Local students support mission of Mortenson’s ‘Three Cups of Tea’ BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer The sounds of many children singing reverberated throughout Collins Arena last week as students from local schools serenaded philanthropist Greg Mortenson. Greg Mortenson, co-founder of a nonprofit that builds schools for children in Afghanistan and Pakistan, greets students from the…
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Vote is in: Red Bank is state’s top arts district
Discover Jersey Arts poll also picks jazz fest, classes, theater BY KIMBERLY STEINBERG Staff Writer Red Bank’s renowned arts district garnered three first-place slots in the Discover Jersey Arts second annual People’s Choice Awards. Among other kudos, Red Bank was named Favorite Downtown Arts District. In 2008, the borough came in fourth in the online…
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Downtown parking to become pricier
Street meter fees to double while lots remain same BY KIMBERLY STEINBERG Staff Writer Parking on the street in downtown Red Bank while you dash in for a macchiato will be twice as costly if the Borough Council follows through on a plan to double the hourly rate for street parking meters. The council introduced…
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Photo
Aaron Bernstein, of Fair Haven, is one of the many sleigh riders who took advantage of a major snowstorm and queued up for a ride down a hill at Holmdel Park on Feb. 11. More photos at www.gmnews.com. ERIC SUCAR staff
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