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Charrette leader to discuss community transitions
HOLMDEL — The next general meeting of Citizens for Informed Land Use (CILU) will be held May 13 at 7:30 p.m. at the Holmdel Senior/Community Center on Crawford’s Corner Road. The guest speaker will be Dr. Clinton Andrews, associate professor and director of the Program in Urban Planning and Policy Development at the Edward J.…
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Deer report to be discussed
On May 11 the Monmouth County Board of Recreation Commissioners will hear the Monmouth County Park System’s presentation of the Deer Management Program Annual Report – 2009. The report, prepared by park system staff, will contain information about the program as administered by the park system during the 2008/2009 deer hunting season and staff recommendations…
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Sean Brady Ed Karecki III and Jenn Harris, both of Cliffwood Beach, hold up their catch made during the 16th annual Aberdeen Family Fishing Contest held May 2 at Cliffwood Beach Park.
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NOTES
Members of the 2008 Hazlet Softball League championship team, sponsored by Veterans of Foreign Wars Schaufler-Franzen Post 4303, presented the post with a team picture plaque. Standing (l-r) are Larry Mayer, John McNulty, Wally Williams, Billy Leveroni, Frank Oliva, Commander Frank Romeo and (seated) Jimmy Anderson. The championship was dedicated to all veterans in memory…
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Port revitalization plan wins award
Trade group cites Belford port plan Commercial fishing boats at the Port of Belford MIDDLETOWN — The township has been awarded a New Jersey Planning Officials 2009 Achievement in Planning Award for the Port of Belford Feasibility Plan. “I am very proud that this invaluable project has been recognized by planners across the state,” Mayor…
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Community help needed to limit fire hazards
MIDDLETOWN — Township officials are calling on property owners to help reduce the threat of brush fires. A task force of township, county and state officials is working to identify environmentally appropriate measures that can be taken to mitigate brushfire/wildfire hazards and risks in Middletown. Task force members include representatives from the U.S. Fish and…
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Dr. Cooke’s office open for tours
BY ERIN O. STATTEL Staff Writer Wooden leg splints were tools of the trade for a 19th-century physician. HOLMDEL — Not only can history buffs tour the 19th-century medical office of the late Dr. Robert Cooke but now they can also view the actual tools used by the physician as he treated residents for diseases…
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What hunger and homelessness feel like
Youths from area churches take part in 30-Hour Famine ABY JAMIE ROMM Staff Writer Area youths spent a recent weekend experiencing hunger and homelessness in solidarity with children living in poverty in remote regions of South America. Above: Alex Rojas, Asbury Park, sits in a tree next to his cardboard house at Christ Church, Middletown…
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Nurturing future political leaders
Program encourages women to enter politics BY KIMBERLY STEINBERG Staff Writer Female high school students got handson experience in the political process last week with women who hold public office as their mentors. ERIC SUCAR staff Students listen to remarks by Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School Board of Education member Eileen Higgins (far left) during…
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