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Federal stimulus money will fund county projects
Monmouth County stands to receive nearly $11.7 million in federal stimulus money for a variety of road and bridge projects throughout the county. According to a press release from the county, the money from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 follows news that the county is eligible to receive $4.2 million in stimulus…
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O’port residents may need flood insurance due to map changes
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer OCEANPORT — Modifications made to federal flood zone maps may require some property owners who are currently not in the Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) to obtain flood insurance. “There have been some minor changes in our mapping, and it’s imperative that residentsmake themselves aware of their present and future…
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Beachfront plan still a work in progress
Sea Bright council refines vision for beach complex BY KIMBERLY STEINBERG SEA BRIGHT — Council members discussed the evolving plans for the borough’s beachfront revitalization at the latest Smart Growth workshop meeting on June 25. Councilman Brian Kelly presented a revised architectural design titled “Peninsula Beach” created by Design Ideas Group architects and planners. “At…
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KaBoom!
PHOTOS BY ERIC SUCAR staff Spectators fill the boatyard at the Monmouth Boat Club in Red Bank to watch the 23rd annual KaBoom! Fireworks on the Navesink display, a Red Bank tradition held this year on July 3. The fireworks show is orchestrated by Garden State Fireworks and is staged from a barge on the…
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N.J. eliminates S.B. school district
District, which has no school, merged with Oceanport BY KIMBERLY STEINBERG Staff Writer State Education Commissioner Lucille E. Davy announced on July 1 that the state has eliminated 13 school districts, including Sea Bright’s, that were operating without any schools and with relatively few students. The only Monmouth County district affected is the borough of…
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Skudera team takes office in Tinton Falls
Law director, engineer appointments challenged BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer An overflow crowd filled the Tinton Falls Borough Council chambers July 1 to witness the swearing in of a new mayor and two council members who won election in an upset victory over the previous administration. Michael Skudera takes the oath of office on July…
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ERIC SUCAR staff Red Bank’s 23rd annual KaBoom! Fireworks on the Navesink display illuminates the night sky and is reflected in the waters of the river on July 3. More photos, page 3.
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Mary Derderian Brown
Mrs. Brown, 87, of Tinton Falls, died June 23, 2009, at Renaissance Gardens, Tinton Falls. She was a retired elementary school substitute teacher in New York, and accomplished pianist who taught privately. She also authored several crossword puzzles until 2001, some of which appeared in publications such as The New York Times. Prior to that,…
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Stephen K. Burgher
Mr. Burgher, 75, of Sayreville, died June 22, 2009, at home. He was a retired maintenance supervisor for the New York City Housing Authority. He was predeceased by a daughter, Cynthia Burgher; and a sister, Adele Hoffman. He is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Stephen and Sue Burgher of Red Bank; two daughters and…
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