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Freeholders put 2015 budget in place for county residents
By TAYLOR M. LIER Staff Writer With the adoption of the 2015 Monmouth County budget, property owners will pay a total of $4.53 million more in taxes to support the operation of the county. During a meeting held on April 23 at Spring Lake Borough Hall, the Board of Freeholders adopted the budget in a…
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Canterbury Fair slated for June 13 in Rumson
St. George’s-by-the-River Episcopal Church will hold its 67th annual Canterbury Fair, rain or shine, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. June 13 at Waterman Avenue in Rumson. Proceeds will support local outreach and charitable organizations. The fair will feature a petting zoo, clowns, balloons, cotton candy, face painting, several games and a children’s chance auction. In addition, there…
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Oceanic Bridge work shifts to south side
RUMSON — Around-the-clock work to repair bearings on the north side of the Oceanic Bridge progressed on schedule and work was shifted to the south side on June 1, Monmouth County officials announced. Harms Construction Co. of Howell resumed work on the south side of the structure that spans the Navesink River and connects Rumson…
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Charity walk raises funds
More than 1,500 people of all ages gathered for the seventh annual Walk4Friends on May 3 at the Vonage Corporate Center in Holmdel. The goal of the walk was to raise funds and awareness for the Friendship Circle, a program that provides friendship for children with special needs, but it accomplished much more than its…
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Stone Church Players to present ‘Mame’
The Stone Church Players will present the musical, “Mame,” in June at All Saints’ Memorial Church, 202 Navesink Ave., Navesink. Performances are scheduled at 8 p.m. June 19, 20, 26 and 27 and 2 p.m. June 21 and 28. For more information, call 732-226- 6131 or visit www.allsaintsnavesink.org.
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Benefit to raise funds for cardiac center
A “Liv with All Your Heart” benefit will take place 12-4 p.m. June 6 at the Headliner, 1401 Route 35, Neptune. All proceeds will benefit congenital heart defect research at the Cardiac Center of the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. The family-friendly event will feature a live band, DJ, lawn games, activities for children, raffles and…
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RiverFest
Sulaayah Bray is transfixed by one of nature’s most delicate creations in the butterfly tent at RiverFest, a food and music festival, held May 29-31 in Marine Park, Red Bank. PHOTOS BY MATT DENTON Aubrey Giuanta tries out the hula hoop at the festival, which also featured live entertainment, riverboat cruises, rides, games, activities and…
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Tour provides access to private gardens
The Allentown Garden Club and Allentown Art Guild will partner on the Hidden Gardens Tour 9 a.m.-2 p.m. June 13, rain or shine. The tour offers rare glimpses into area residents’ most exquisite private gardens. Tickets are currently available online at www.allentowngardenclub.net or will be available until 12:30 p.m. on the day of the tour…
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Cinema Society hosts summer blockbuster series
RED BANK — The Count Basie Theatre’s Cinema Society has announced the lineup for its 2015 Free Summer Blockbuster film series. This year’s slate of free films kicks off at 7 p.m. June 24 with the original summer blockbuster “Jaws.” On July 14, the theater will present a special seniors matinee, featuring Judy Garland and…
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