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Pallone, Menendez to introduce BEACH Act
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer Cindy Zipf, Clean Ocean Action executive director, center, speaks during an Aug. 13 press conference in Long Branch on the federal BEACH Act. Rep. Frank Pallone Jr. (D-Monmouth, Middlesex), left, and Sen. Robert Menendez (D-N.J.) announced plans to introduce legislation that would strengthen the law in September. KENNY WALTER/STAFF A…
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Writer salutes resolution on anti-Semitism
On June 11, the state Assembly joined the state Senate in passing a state resolution condemning all forms of anti-Semitism. The Jewish Caucus of the Monmouth County Democrats commends the Legislature for recognizing and addressing the disturbing rise of anti-Semitism — not only in other parts of the world, but also here in New Jersey.…
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Resident questions proposed changes
Thomas Jefferson suggested the best government governs the least. With this in mind, why does the Township of Holmdel want to change how garbage is collected? The proposal before the committee is that the township will seek bids from carters and award a contract to the most favored — note, I did not say lowest…
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Hospice volunteer offers sincere suggestions
Less than 45 percent of dying Americans receive hospice care at home, and nearly half of those are referred to hospice within just two weeks of death. Hospice was designed to provide end-oflife care, but this is brink-of-death care. As the end of life approaches, there is a lot we can do to make the…
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Consider eye exam at back to school time
I am writing to commend Gov. Chris Christie for recently declaring August “Children’s Vision and Learning Month” in New Jersey. The goal of this observance is to help educate parents and teachers about the critical link between good vision and effective learning. It is that time of year again when we, as responsible parents, prepare…
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NATHAN ROSMAN A serene evening just before dusk, overlooking the Navesink River at Riverside Park, Red Bank, on Aug. 12.
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County urges residents to be proactive to combat West Nile Virus
By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN – Officials are urging residents to take extra precautions after a Culex mosquito tested positive for West Nile Virus in the Bayshore section of the township. “One of the most proactive things a person can do to protect themselves is to remove all areas of standing water in…
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Maple Cove will host Paddle the Navesink Day Sept. 12
The maritime history and recreational opportunities available along the Navesink River in Red Bank will be celebrated during the fifth annual Paddle the Navesink Day. The free, community-wide celebration will take place on Sept. 12, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m, at Maple Cove at the foot of Maple Avenue, the borough’s public access point…
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Dance club marks 45 years and still rambling
By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer The Middletown Ramblers Square Dance Club is the host to a celebration in honor of their 45th anniversary. The two-hour event was attended by more than 100 dancers at Croydon Hall in the Leonardo section of Middletown. COURTESY OF MIDDLETOWN RAMBLERS SQUARE DANCE CLUB In the early 1970s, Middletown…
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