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Fink responds to ethical concerns
BY JACQUELINE HLAVENKA Staff Writer HOLMDEL — Committeeman Larry Fink will continue to recuse himself from discussions about the township’s wastewater management plan, he told the Sept. 3 Township Committee meeting. Fink, a Democrat who is running for reelection in November, was responding to ethical and legal concerns raised about his input on amendments to…
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Local singer lands a slot on MTV’s ‘Starmaker’
Bayshore native poised for career as music superstar BY JACQUELINE HLAVENKA Staff Writer Ever since she was 6 years old, Bayshore native Lauriana Mae knew she wanted to be a singer. Initially too shy to sing in public, Lauriana Mae has gone on to land a spot on the nationally televised MTV show “P. Diddy’s…
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Canceled Fort Hancock lease in arbitration
Brookdale, Rutgers seek more space; Clearwater mulls return BY LIZ SHEEHAN Correspondent Rep. Frank Pallone Jr. (D-6th District) met with Barry Sullivan, superintendent of Gateway National Recreation Area, last week to discuss the future of Fort Hancock on Sandy Hook. Their meeting followed the cancellation of a lease that had been awarded by the National…
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Keyport set to raise taxes, lay off officer
Police chief to retire early in effort to save patrolman’s job BY TOM SHORTELL Staff Writer The Keyport Borough Council introduced a 2009 municipal budget at its Sept. 1 meeting that cuts funding to the police department and could result in the layoff of a police officer and the reduction of three municipal jobs to…
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Lisa Digiacinto, of Succasunna, sprints toward the finish line during the Women Taking Steps to Help Women 5K held at Holmdel Park on Sept. 5 to raise funds for and promote awareness of organizations that provide essential services to women and their children. More photos, page 20.
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Calling all Middletown High School sports fans
MIDDLETOWN — High school sport lovers can now purchase one single season pass for Middletown High School football, basketball and wrestling home games. The pass entitles the holder to attend more than 25 athletic games. The new ticket passes are being offered to help promote school spirit, cut down on long ticket lines, and save…
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Religious tolerance is theme of Peace Lecture
MIDDLETOWN — The Monmouth Center for World Religions and Ethical Thought (MCWRET) will sponsor its 10th annual Shanti (peace) lecture 2:30-7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, at the Unitarian Universalist Meetinghouse, 1475 W. Front St., Lincroft. The theme of religious tolerance will be presented by the keynote speaker, Stephen Karnik, who will speak on “Freedom to…
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African American Heritage Fest Sept. 19
The Garden State Cultural Center Fund will present the 22nd annual African American Arts & Heritage Festival from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 19 at the PNC Bank Arts Center, Holmdel (rain or shine). The free event will feature a marketplace, food court, cultural exhibits, a threehour gospel choir program, college fair, youth games,…
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Rabies clinic for cats Sept. 12 in Mid’town
Middletown Health Department will holds a rabies clinic for cats only 9-11 a.m. Sept. 12 at the overflow parking lot at the corner of Kings Highway and Penelope Lane, Middletown. The clinic is free for all Monmouth County residents, and cats must be in a carrier and accompanied by an adult. Middletown residents may purchase/renew…
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