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Chamber holds awards, installation luncheon
The Greater Ocean Township Chamber of Commerce (GOTCC) held its annual Awards and Installation Luncheon on Jan. 15 at the English Manor in Wanamassa to celebrate service to the community on many levels. This year’s honorees included Monmouth Medical Center, Township of Ocean Councilman William Garofalo, The Coaster newspaper, CVS Pharmacy and GOTCC incoming President…
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BUSINESS BRIEFS
E. Thomas Allen Jr. has been appointed senior executive vice president and chief operating officer of Columbia Bank. Allen replaces Alex Grinewicz, who is retiring following a 41-year banking career. Allen joined Columbia Bank in 1994 as a financial planning and analysis manager, and later served as treasurer; vice president and treasurer; and senior vice…
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Three new members join Boys & Girls Club board
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Monmouth County (BGCM) announced the Rev. Lyddale Akins, Michael Garrison and Jennifer Collins have joined its board of directors. Akins is pastor of Triumphant Life Church in Asbury Park. According to a press release, he has a deep commitment to the people of Asbury Park, particularly to its youth.…
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Help others file their tax returns at library
The Long Branch Free Public Library at 328 Broadway is seeking volunteers to help area residents file their tax returns. Training will be provided, but familiarity with a computer keyboard is essential. A background in accounting or strong math skills is desirable, but not required. Volunteers must be willing to commit to a minimum of…
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Long Branch Fire Department seeks special election
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer LONG BRANCH — With no candidates stepping forward, the future chain of command for the Long Branch Fire Department is unclear. Long Branch Fire Chief Kevin Stout said during the Jan. 13 City Council workshop session that the department did not have any candidates for second assistant chief for the…
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Fire company seeks identity of man in framed portrait
Members of the Wanamassa Fire Co. are seeking to identify this man, whose portrait has been displayed on the firehouse walls. OCEAN TOWNSHIP — The Wanamassa Fire Co. is asking for help as it seeks to reclaim a piece of its history. For many years, a portrait has hung on the firehouse walls, but the…
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Expand access to women’s health care
This month is the 42nd anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision giving women access to abortion and the power to make their own health care decisions. I am outraged that currently politicians have introduced 335 provisions that restrict access to abortion services. Low-income women are particularly hurt by these new restrictions that may require…
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MATT DENTON Marie Sill, 6, creates a popcorn craft during the National Popcorn Day event held at the Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore program activity center in Howell on Jan. 18.
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Chamber slates wine tasting for Feb. 12
The Greater Ocean Township Chamber of Commerce (GOTCC) will hold its fifth annual Wine, Chocolate and Cheese Tasting Benefit and New Member Drive at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 12, at the Shore Antique Center, 413 Allen Ave., Allenhurst. Proceeds will benefit the GOTCC and the Community Hope Fund, which helps local families in need. The cost…
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