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New Matawan coach brings championship experience to role
By WAYNE WITKOWSKI Correspondent John Giraldo, who led the Monmouth University men’s basketball team into the NCAA Tournament when he was the Hawks’ point guard, is the new boys head basketball coach at Matawan High School. Giraldo was an assistant coach at Roselle Catholic High School, which won the NJSIAA Tournament of Champions this spring.…
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Closure
TOP PICK Wendie Malick and Gary Cole New Jersey Repertory Company announces the world premiere of “Closure” by Richard Dresser. Previews begin June 25 and will run through July 19 for a limited engagement. When Jane and Peter’s daughter mysteriously disappears while on spring break, Detective Roy Hadley steps in to save the day. But…
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Matawan shaves tax rate in budget
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer MATAWAN — The 2015 municipal budget includes a slight decrease in the tax rate for Matawan residents. The Borough Council unanimously adopted the $10.9 million spending plan at the June 16 meeting. “This budget is presented tonight thanks to the hard work of our department heads and their willingness to…
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Ann Marie (Fasano) Kaltschmid
Ann Marie (Fasano) Kaltschmid died June 20, 2015, at her home in North Brunswick with her family by her side. She was 68. Born in New Brunswick, she lived in North Brunswick for over 43 years. She was a human resource manager for Greater Media New Jersey in Somerset for over 20 years. Mrs. Kaltschmid…
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Hazlet club to reveal new mascot at event
The Hazlet Swim and Tennis Club will hold a Family Fun Day from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. June 27 at 1766 Union Ave., Hazlet. At 1 p.m., the club will introduce its first mascot, the dolphin “Splash.” “Last Sighting” mascot posters have been placed around the club and on the Township’s Facebook page and will continue…
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Committee to discuss Fort Hancock June 26
Members of the Fort Hancock 21st Century Federal Advisory Committee, along with representatives of Gateway National Recreation Area, will meet at 9 a.m. June 26 at the Beech Room of the Thompson Park Visitor Center, 805 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft. Committee meetings are open to the public, and the public comment period will begin at…
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‘Taste of Highlands’ on tap for June 27
HIGHLANDS — The fourth annual Taste of Highlands will take place noon- 5 p.m. June 27. The culinary event is sponsored by the Highlands Business Partnership (HBP) and will feature food samplings and cocktails from 18 establishments. There will also be six unique art displays by local talent. Proceeds will be used to make improvements…
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McCarrick students welcome at Mater Dei Prep
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer Mater Dei Preparatory School in Middletown is opening its doors for students of Cardinal McCarrick/St. Mary’s High School (CMHS), which is closing this month in South Amboy. “We understand all too well the devastation this community is feeling right now,” said Randy MacDonald, chairman of the Mater Dei board of…
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Embroiderers’ Guild meets regularly in Monmouth
As part of its 40th anniversary celebration, the Monmouth County chapter of the Embroiderers’ Guild of America held a two-day exhibit of fine needle arts at the Middletown Arts Center in Middletown. The April exhibit showcased over 350 needlework items of various techniques, all stitched by members of the chapter. In 1975, 16 women established…
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