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Artwork tells stories of domestic violence survivors
Take a Walk in My Shoes’ exhibit will tour county Shoes decorated by survivors of domestic violence for the “Take a Walk in My Shoes” exhibit. HAZLET — In recognition of October’s designation as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, 180 Turning Lives Around will launch a traveling art show on Oct. 22 displaying works by survivors…
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Old First Church celebrates 321st year
Old First Church in Middletown has ties to the American Revolutionary War. MIDDLETOWN — Old First Church, the first and oldest continually run Baptist Church in New Jersey, celebrated its 321st anniversary Oct. 4. Tours of the church and cemetery were offered. The current sanctuary, the church’s third, was built in 1832 on the foundation…
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Owner of landscaping firm pleads guilty to tax fraud
BY JACQUELINE HLAVENKA Staff Writer ABERDEEN — The owner of Jody Vaccarella Inc., a landscaping business located in Aberdeen, pleaded guilty Sept. 29 to filing a fraudulent tax return. Joseph Vaccarella, a Keyport resident, entered his plea in federal court in Trenton before Judge Anne Thompson. At his plea hearing, Vaccarella admitted that on or…
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MCSPCA Dog Walk
Lori Van Pelt (above left) and Roxie reach the finish line at the 16th annual Dog Walk and Pet Fair held Oct. 3 at Brookdale Community College in Middletown. Hunter (below) dressed in costume to take part in the dog walk, which was sponsored by the Monmouth County SPCA and Red Bank Veterinary Hospital.
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Funding approved for beach replenishment, flood control
U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone Jr. (D-6th District) announced that the U.S. House of Representatives has passed the Fiscal Year 2010 Energy and Water Conference Report, which will allow the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to continue critical shore protection and flood control projects in Monmouth County. The conference report reconciled differences between the House and…
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Classical Concert Series at Middletown Main Library
The fourth season of classical concerts by the Monmouth Conservatory of Music of Red Bank returns to Middletown Main Library. Sponsored by the Library Foundation, the free concerts feature the finest classical musicians from the region. Reservations are not required. The concert schedule will feature: • Illya Filshtinskiy, pianist. Juilliard graduate and winner of the…
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Flu vaccine clinic in Aberdeen Oct. 15
Aberdeen Township will host a flu immunization clinic for the seasonal flu 1-2:30 p.m. Oct. 15 at Aberdeen Town Hall, Church Street. The program is conducted by the Monmouth County Health Department, and open to members of the community age 18 and older and reside in towns covered by the county’s health department. Cost is…
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COA sets Fall Beach Sweeps for Oct. 24
Clean Ocean Action (COA) is enlisting individuals, families, organizations and businesses to participate in the 24th annual Fall Beach Sweeps on Saturday, Oct. 24, at more than 60 sites along the New Jersey coast. The statewide, volunteer-led cleanups begin at 9 a.m. and end at 12:30 p.m., rain or shine. A map and list of…
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Rec to offer trip to Longwood Gardens
Aberdeen Township Recreation Department has scheduled a trip to Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, Pa., Dec. 1. The trip is open to Aberdeen seniors age 55 and older, and nonresident registration begins after Oct. 27, space permitting. The cost is $52 for nonresidents and $47 for residents, and includes admission to the gardens, buffet lunch and…
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