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Scholarship available for military personnel
First lady Mary Pat Christie recently announced New Jersey Heroes’ fourth annual Heart of a Hero Scholarship. The program was established to help New Jersey’s military men and women make their higher education and career goals a reality. This year, New Jersey Heroes is funding 10 scholarships of $5,000 for the 2015-16 school year. The…
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Grant will fund Matawan’s new recycling center
By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer MATAWAN — Borough officials are planning to construct a new recycling center as part of an initiative toward making Matawan a sustainable community. Mayor Paul Buccellato said the recycling center would provide residents with working and living environments that offer the latest in sustainable and economically sound practices. “We…
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Sponsors, vendors sought for fall festival
Middletown Day will take place from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept 26 at the Great Lawn by Croydon Hall at 900 Leonardville Road. More than 10,000 visitors are expected to attend the rain-or-shine fall festival, which will feature a business and community showcase, craft fair, live music, tournaments, children’s activities, fire department demonstrations, a petting zoo,…
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Night of doo-wop music set in Aberdeen
Aberdeen Township will host a Doo- Wop Night from 7-9 p.m. July 16 from at Guisti Field on Archie Street in Cliffwood. Doo-Wop Night will take guests back to the 1950s and 1960s with music entertainment by Special Request. Attendees can also see classic cars on display. Bring a chair or blanket. Refreshments will be…
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Editor named host of Broadcast News
Mark Rosman, a managing editor with Greater Media Newspapers, has been named the new host of Greater Media Broadcast News. The weekly video newscast that may be viewed online at http://www.gmnews.com/broadcast is comprised of news and features from throughout Greater Media Newspapers’ coverage area in Monmouth, Middlesex and Ocean counties. Rosman has been employed by…
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Property values at stake in Keyport appeal of flood maps
By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer KEYPORT — The borough is awaiting the outcome of its appeal of preliminary flood insurance rate maps, which officials say are incorrect and would drastically reduce the value of waterfront properties and hike flood insurance rates. According to Floodplain Manager Bob Burlew, the borough claims the Federal Emergency Management…
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Italian American Club awards two scholarships during reception
The Matawan Italian American Association hosted a reception at its clubhouse at 1374 Route 36 in Hazlet to present two $1,000 scholarships to Nicolas George Augusto and Justin Delaney. Augusto is a graduate of St. Augustine College Preparatory High School in Richland. He plans to attend college and pursue a career in business management. He…
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Garden Club RFD honored for restoring Little Red Schoolhouse
By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer The Monmouth County Historical Commission honored Garden Club R.F.D. for its efforts in preserving the historic Little Red Schoolhouse at 951 Middletown Lincroft Rd. As the Garden Club RFD gets ready to celebrate the 75th anniversary of its origin, the club is also marking another milestone. Garden Club RFD…
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Middletown strengthens LOSAP program
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer Middletown Township has tightened regulations governing length-ofservice payments to volunteers who serve on township fire, EMS and first aid squads. Middletown Business Administrator Anthony Mercantante said last week revisions have been made to the Emergency Services Volunteer Length of Service Award Program [LOSAP] in response to a state report that…
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