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Supreme Court upholds Keyport’s 2009 cutbacks
By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer KEYPORT — The Borough Council’s 2009 decision to cut the hours of municipal employees without consulting union representatives was vindicated by the state Supreme Court. In a July 14 decision, the court ruled 4 – 1 that Keyport, along with Belmar and Mount Laurel, were justified in planning the…
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Hearing equipment is option to sign language
I am writing in response to an article that recently appeared in Greater Media Newspapers — “Sign Language Could Fill Graduation Requirement.” The article quotes state Assemblywoman Mary Pat Angelini as saying that “850,000 residents throughout the state have some degree of hearing loss, ranging from mild to profound. It (sign language) would greatly benefit…
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SCOTT FRIEDMAN Patrons enjoy the festivities at the Carnevale Italiano in North Brunswick on July 15.
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Oceanport braces for record Aug. 2 Haskell turnout
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer OCEANPORT — American Pharoah is coming— and the borough is getting prepared for the arrival of the expected huge crowd that will come watch the first Triple Crown winner since 1978. The borough is working with several stakeholders on the logistics of preparing for an estimated turnout of some 60,000…
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Strategic plan a priority for new superintendent
By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer ABERDEEN – Joseph Majka was working at a law firm in Manhattan on Sept. 11, 2001, and the tragic events of that day led him to a new career path — from the courtroom to the classroom. “It really hit me that there is a lot of hate still…
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Vans Warped Tour strikes the right chord with fans
By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer Thousands of music lovers packed the PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel for the 2015 Vans Warped Tour on June 19. ADAM C. UZIALKO/STAFF Thousands braved the grueling heat and heavy traffic to see their favorite bands play an all day festival at the PNC Bank Arts Center. The…
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Holmdel ready for affordable rental development
By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer The Holmdel Township Committee took the first step in welcoming a development to Palmer Avenue that could go a long way toward satisfying local affordable housing obligations. At a July 14 meeting, the committee members unanimously authorized a resolution of need for a proposed 60-unit affordable housing rental development,…
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Literacy groups help students turn page toward better life
By JESSICA D’AMICO Staff Writer Chris Vecere, a volunteer tutor with Literacy Volunteers of Monmouth County, chats with students during an ESL conversation group at the Monmouth County Library’s Eastern Branch in Shrewsbury on July 15. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Navigating through everyday life involves innumerable small tasks that many take for granted. Signing forms,…
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STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Raritan High School’s Riley Sullivan runs upfield for the Monmouth County all-stars during the US Army All-Shore Classic played July 16 at Long Branch High School. The game, which pits the best graduated senior football players from Monmouth and Ocean counties, was won this year by Ocean, 27-7.
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