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Oceanport allots funds for mandated revaluation
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer OCEANPORT — At the county’s direction, the borough is planning to carry out a revaluation of properties that will likely take up to a year to complete, with updated assessments expected to be on the books by 2017. During the June 4 meeting, the Borough Council authorized a five-year emergency…
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At the beach
Cool scenes are found in Ocean Grove and Bradley Beach as the summer heats up at the Jersey Shore. Crowds flocked to New Jersey’s beaches last weekend in search of surf, sun and sand. PHOTOS BY STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR
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Photographer’s works sought for exhibit
The Monmouth County Historical Association is organizing an exhibition to showcase the works of renowned photographer Monroe Edelstein. Local families who have Edelstein portraits hanging in their homes are invited to lend their art for this exhibit, which is scheduled to take place this September at the historic Taylor-Butler House in Middletown. From 1960 to…
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Red Bank seeks bids for Bridge Ave. upgrades
By MICHAEL NUNES Staff Writer RED BANK — Improvements planned to Bridge Avenue on the borough’s west side will add a bicycle lane and make the roadway safer for pedestrians. The Borough Council approved a resolution to seek bids for the improvements to Bridge Avenue at the June 10 meeting. According to officials, a $250,000…
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Tower Hill Presbyterian Church to host patriotic concert in Red Bank
Tower Hill First Presbyterian Church at Red Bank will host the 27th annual Liberty Extravaganza on July 5 at 255 Harding Road, Red Bank. Festivities begin at 5 p.m. with a strawberry festival and live music, followed by a 7:30 p.m. concert of all-American music and an audience sing-along of patriotic songs. The concert will…
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Bungalows heralded as step forward in Sandy recovery
By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer The Bayshore Bungalow Program provides a cost-effective opportunity for homeowners to recoup some of what they lost after superstorm Sandy in 2012. ADAM UZIALKO/STAFF As the Jersey Shore enters its third summer since superstorm Sandy, another milestone has been reached in the Bayshore’s recovery. The Affordable Housing Alliance (AHA),…
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Health officer cites need for regional animal shelter
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer A local official is calling for a regional animal shelter in Monmouth County, where municipalities have few options for placing homeless animals, mainly feral cats. Richard DeBenedetto, director of the Middletown Health Department, told area municipal officials that the lack of a regional shelter facility is a growing problem for…
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Sea Bright examines ways to improve municipal services
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer A study of the way Sea Bright government functions and provides services to residents is currently being conducted to determine the best and most efficient practices for the municipal government. Acting Business Administrator Joseph Verruni said Sea Bright is using a $15,000 Post Sandy Planning Assistance Grant from the New…
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STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Walkers enjoy the late spring weather on the Bradley Beach boardwalk June 10. For more photos, see page 6.
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