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The Quakers of Shrewsbury Monthly Meeting, Religious Society of Friends, Sycamore Avenue at Broad Street (Route 35), Shrewsbury, are continuing the collection of nonperishable food items for the FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties. Collections are 10 a.m.-noon the first Saturday of each month. Needed are canned meals, canned tuna, canned fruits, canned vegetables, instant…
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Little Silver seniors plan activities
The Seniors of Little Silver will resume monthly meetings at noon March 25 with a luncheon at Gibbs Hall, Fort Monmouth (date and time have been changed). The charge is $11 for members and $13 for guests. Reservations are requested by March 19 and may be made by calling Diane at 732-741-6932 or Dorothy at…
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Local human rights activists to be honored
FAIR HAVEN — Church Women United of the Greater Red Bank Area will honor and affirm two community members who have worked to advance the cause of human rights at its upcoming Human Rights Celebration. The event, Seeking Shalom, will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, March 6, in the Fisk Chapel A.M.E. Church, 38…
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Handlin backs public comment in Trenton
Bill would allow public to speak before Assembly BY JAMIE ROMM Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN — A new voice may be heard under the dome in Trenton if legislation that would allow the public to speak at State Assembly sessions becomes law. Assemblywoman Amy Handlin (R-13th District) and Assemblyman Jon Bramnick (R-21st District) introduced legislation Feb.10…
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Environmentalists target proposed LNG facilities
Critics at presentation in Colts Neck argue sites are unnecessary, potentially harmful BY PATRICIA YOCZIS Correspondent If three proposals on the drawing board win approval, there will be port storage and regasification (conversion of liquid back to gas) facilities for imported liquefied natural gas (LNG) offshore from the New Jersey coastline. The frontrunner is the…
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Back by popular demand: R.B.’s Dine Downtown
RED BANK — Red Bank RiverCenter is once again sponsoring its successful "Dine Downtown" restaurant promotion during the month of March. Every Tuesday and Wednesday evening in March, 18 Red Bank restaurants catering to every taste and budget will be offering special prix fixe menus, which include an appetizer, entrée and dessert, ranging in…
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New T.F. committee will coordinate volunteers
BY SUSANNE MORELLI Staff Writer TINTON FALLS — The Borough Council approved an ordinance Feb. 17 establishing a Community Activities Committee. According to Ordinance 09-1264, the borough has received numerous inquires from private citizens wanting to volunteer their time for community activities. Councilman Duane Morrill proposed the formation of the new committee, which will have…
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School to celebrate Dr. Seuss birthday
RED BANK — The Red Bank Primary School will join in Read Across America, the nationwide reading celebration held in honor of the birthday of children’s author Dr. Seuss. The primary school will host a series of fun-filled events on March 2. Guests will include the mayor, parents, and Red Bank Regional High School students,…
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Shared police dispatch a tough sell in Oceanport
Mayor: Boro looking at options to save money BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer OCEANPORT — Resident Edward Miller only thinks of one number when he has to call for help. “I call 732-222-6300,” said Miller at the Feb. 19 Borough Council meeting. “That takes you directly to the police department and to the dispatchers.” Miller,…
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