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Prospects brighter for 9/11 health bill passage
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer LONG BRANCH — Advocates for the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act may not have to gear up for as much of a fight to reauthorize the program, which is set to expire in 2016. Rep. Frank Pallone Jr. (D-Monmouth, Middlesex), the ranking member of the Committee on Energy…
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Vito Anthony Naturale
Vito Anthony Naturale, 85, passed away Sept. 6. He was a devoted father and grandfather. Vito, who was a lifelong resident of Belleville, retired from Hoffmann La Roche in Nutley as a supervisor. An Army veteran of the Korean Conflict, he was a member of the Italian Fiorente Club and the Belleville High School Hall…
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Fundraiser to feature singing florist Sept. 20
The Keyport Garden Club will present “The Singing Florist” from 1-4 p.m. Sept. 20 at the Keyport Yacht Club, 115 First St., Keyport. The event is a fundraiser to benefit Keyport GardenWalk 2016, a walking and biking tour of public and private gardens in Keyport. Entertainer John Newman will create beautiful floral bouquets while singing…
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Mat-Ab program aims to support at-risk high school students
By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer ABERDEEN – A new after-school program that addresses the needs of students who are falling behind in the traditional high school setting was approved by the Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District Board of Education. “We strive to make sure all students have the tools and the resources they need to…
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SMART Carpet and Flooring recommends pet-proof carpet and laminate flooring
As the summer winds down,Americans and their pets will soon be spending more time indoors — and that means more wear and tear on floors. Now is a good time for homeowners to consider updating floors with the new waterproof, stain-proof, and pet-proof carpet and laminate options on the market, says SMART Carpet and Flooring.…
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Top 5 renovation tips to create more space in your home
Fall Home & Garden As real estate prices continue to climb, the cost to trade up to a larger home is on the upswing across the country, especially as markets remain hampered by tight inventory levels. As a result, more and more Americans are choosing to renovate their current homes instead of relocating. In fact,…
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Senator to speak at chamber luncheon
The Monmouth County Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a Women in Business networking luncheon from 11:30 a.m.- 1:30 p.m. Sept. 24 at the Beacon Hill Country Club, 8 Beacon Hill Road, Atlantic Highlands. The guest speaker will be state Sen. Jennifer Beck (R-Monmouth), who will present, “The Changing Economic Environment of New Jersey and Its…
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Multi-faith vigil for climate justice slated
United Methodist Church will host a multi-faith vigil for climate justice from 6:30-8 p.m. Sept. 20 at 247 Broad St., Red Bank. People from various faith traditions, along with environmental and civic groups, will gather to show support for a fair and compassionate climate agreement as nations prepare for international climate talks set for December…
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Veterans foundation to host ceremony
The New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Foundation will hold its annual POW/MIA Gold Star Mothers Recognition Day Ceremony on Sept. 18 at 11 a.m. at the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial, 1 Memorial Lane, Holmdel, on the grounds of the PNC Bank Arts Center. The ceremony will honor America’s prisoners of war and those missing in…
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