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Red Bank’s river at heart of Paddle the Navesink Day
By MICHAEL NUNES Staff Writer RED BANK— Red Bank is warming up to celebrate its love affair with its iconic river as it awaits the arrival of the annual Paddle the Navesink Day . “[This is a] community wide celebration of the Navesink River and showcases the maritime history and recreational opportunities that are available…
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Golf outing to raise funds for scholarships
Community members and local businesses are invited to tee off in support of local college students at the 36th annual Education Open Golf Tournament scheduled for Sept. 24 at Eagle Oaks Golf and Country Club, 20 Shore Oaks Drive, Farmingdale. The rain date is Sept. 28. The tournament will benefit Brookdale Community College Foundation’s “Building…
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District looks at options for funding facilities upgrades
By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer ABERDEEN – Options to finance facility upgrades that will not add to the tax burden for residents are being considered by the Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District administrators and board of education members. At the board’s July 27 meeting, Patrick DeGeorge, assistant superintendent for business, said the discussion comes at…
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Drowning victim was swimming at unguarded Sandy Hook beach
By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN – Authorities have identified the body of a 25-year-old male who was reported missing after swimming off Sandy Hook. A local fisherman discovered the body of Red Bank resident Andros Vega-Pena near the shore of Sandy Hook’s Beach C shortly before 6 a.m. on Aug.7, Daphne Yun, public…
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Camp Shalom now open to preschoolers
Temple Shalom is currently accepting registrations for its Camp Shalom Jr. program for children age 3 and 4 at 5 Ayrmont Lane, Aberdeen. The program will be held on one Sunday per month from September to April. Children will learn about the Torah, conversational Hebrew, social action, holidays and festivals and more through songs, crafts…
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Middletown to offer fall preschool program
The Middletown Township Recreation Department is accepting registrations for its Just for Toddlers preschool program for children age 18 months to 4 at the Tonya Keller Community Center, 50 Bray Ave., Middletown. The state-certified program will begin September and mirror the local 10-month school year. Alphabet and number recognition, counting, coloring, reading stories, arts and…
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NJ needs to be smarter and more efficient
New Jersey does have one of the lowest gasoline taxes in the United States. We also have the highest property taxes of all 50 states. New Jersey is No. 1, 2 or 3 on every list of the worst taxed states in the nation. We are No. 1 among all the states in the number…
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MARK ROSMAN/STAFF Stalking the stately pink flamingo and other pop culture icons of the 1960s at Flying Saucer, Cookman Avenue, Asbury Park, Aug. 9.
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Funding increase for shore protection is in the works
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer Shore advocates are seeking an increase in the New Jersey Shore Protection Fund, a cost-sharing partnership with the federal government to replenish eroded beaches along the 137-mile Jersey Coast. KATHY CHANG/STAFF The biggest driver of the tourism industry— the third largest industry in the state—- is the beachfront that spans…
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