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Hide the children; he’s got a new power saw
Coda • GREG BEAN Now that the weather is nicer, I’ve been doing some home improvement and maintenance projects. And those who have been reading this column for a long time know that’s about as dangerous for me as driving the wrong way down a one-way street, blindfolded. Although I hate to admit it, I…
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Best Day @ the Beach
PHOTOS BY CHRIS KELLY staff Clockwise from top: Coast Guard Rescue swimmers and other volunteers keep Danny Zarro, New York, on the board during the Best Day Foundation’s “Best Day at the Beach” event of surfing and body boarding at Seven Presidents Park in Long Branch on June 14. Interlaken’s Thomas Hoagland rides a wave…
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NOTES
Hayley Moss models a frock made from recycled newspaper during a “green” Spring Fashion Show May 28 presented by Red Bank Regional High School’s Fashion Club. The show featured students’ creations handmade from everyday items. Proceeds of the show supported Fashion Club activities with one-third donated to Clean Ocean Action fund. Duct tape, aluminum foil,…
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Patriotism celebrated at Liberty event
RED BANK — The annual Liberty Extravaganza! is scheduled to take place Sunday, July 5, as a day of special celebration and thanks for the abundance we enjoy as Americans. This annual celebration is the conclusion of the 2008-09 Tower Hill Concert Series at First Presbyterian Church, 255 Harding Road, Red Bank. The festivities will…
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Summer events at Frank Talk
RED BANK — Frank Talk Art Bistro and Books, located at 163 Shrewsbury Ave., has announced upcoming offerings for the summer months. • June 20, 4-6 p.m., “Raising Him Alone” is dedicated to researching, designing and implementing a campaign to support the social wellbeing of single mothers raising boys. Book signing and discussion. • June…
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Summer Jazz Café returns to Red Bank
RED BANK — The Jazz Arts Project will present an exciting array of world-class jazz artists in a summer-long festival that begins at one of Red Bank’s premier performing arts venues, The Two River Theater, 21 Bridge Ave. The Summer Jazz Café annual series has presented more than 60 events over the past three years…
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Oceanport approves $6.8M budget
Approval was stalled pending state review BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer By a 5-1 vote, the Borough Council voted in favor of the $6.8 million spending plan at its June 4 meeting. The vote on the 2009 budget was delayed at the May 21 meeting due to a holdup in the state review process. Councilman…
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Oceanport’s Ibex will not seek re-election
BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer John “Ted” Ibex OCEANPORT — The prospect of another drawn-out political campaign season was appealing for an Oceanport councilman. John “Ted” Ibex said last week that he will end his political career rather than go through it all one more time. “I’m not a political person,” Ibex said. “I’m not…
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Boro wants brick sidewalks in historic district
Public hearing on ordinance June 22 BY LIZ SHEEHAN Correspondent FAIR HAVEN — “We’re going to have brick and concrete wars,” Councilman Jerome Koch said at the June 8 Borough Council meeting. The comment was made after the council heard protests from several residents about an ordinance that requires all the homes on some streets…
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