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The M. Claire French Award winner announced
The Honorable Gerry Scharfenberger, who serves as the Mayor of Middltown Township, has been named the winner of the M. Claire French Award for 2017. The announcement was delivered by Monmouth County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon, according to the Monmouth County Clerk’s Office press release. The award will be presented at the Monmouth County Archives…
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Manalapan officials: We will share cost if traffic light needed
MANALAPAN – Municipal officials have asked engineers from Monmouth County and the state Department of Transportation (DOT) to evaluate an intersection that some Manalapan residents assert is having a negative effect on their quality of life. And if the engineers determine a traffic signal should be constructed at the intersection of Wickatunk and Tennent roads…
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Strand concert will raise money for hurricane relief efforts
Jersey Shore musicians will get together on Oct. 19 to do what they have been doing for years – playing and singing their hearts out for a cause that will provide assistance to people in need. Hand-n-Hand Bands at the Strand will kick off at 6:30 p.m. at the Strand Center for the Arts, 400…
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Big trucks were big draw at fire company event
MILLSTONE – More than 700 people – children and adults alike – recently gathered on the grounds of the Millstone Township Primary School for a chance to get up close to fire trucks, dump trucks, and farm and construction equipment during the Millstone Township Fire Company’s Touch A Truck event. The Sept. 30 event also…
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Pallone’s vote on legislation is disappointing
The Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act (HR36) was, thankfully, passed in the House of Representatives on Oct. 3. Unfortunately, our representative, Frank Pallone, cast a negative vote. Obviously, he was more concerned about following his party’s line than worrying about the pain and suffering of his fellow human beings. It leaves one to wonder how he…
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Edison New Fire Truck
EDISON — All the new heavy duty fire truck was missing was a shiny red bow. Mayor Thomas Lankey, Fire Chief Brian Latham and members of the Edison Fire Department accepted the delivery of its first heavy duty rescue truck on Oct. 4 in front of the Edison Municipal Complex. Edison Township bought the vehicle,…
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Golf tournament raises $63,000 for foundation scholarships
More than 25 teams of golfers and dozens of area sponsors came together in support of local students on Sept. 26 during the 39th annual Education Open Golf Tournament, hosted by the Brookdale Community College Foundation. The event, held at Eagles Oaks Golf and Country Club, Howell, raised more than $63,000 for the foundation’s “Building…
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Graduate hopes to inspire Red Bank students
A Red Bank Regional High School graduate registered under Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) hopes to inspire current Red Bank Regional High School students and immigrants with her own experiences. As part of Hispanic Heritage Month, Monica Urena spoke before Red Bank High students and faculty at an assembly on Oct. 4. Born in…
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Brookdale’s annual golf tournament raises $63,000 in scholarships
The 39th annual Education Open Golf Tournament, which was sponsored by Brookdale Community College Foundation, raised over $63,000 in scholarships. According to a press release from Brookdale Community College, tournament, which was held on Sept. 26 at Eagles Oaks Golf and Country Club in Farmingdale, featured more than 25 groups of golfers and numerous area sponsors. The…
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