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Campaign touts benefits of inclusive schools
By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer A statewide coalition of advocacy groups is promoting inclusive education for students with special needs. Born out of litigation brought by advocates for children with developmental disabilities, the Inclusion Campaign urges the integration of special education students into general education classrooms throughout the state. Thomas Baffuto, executive director of…
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BUSINESS BRIEFS
Classic Cuts & Color, 15A Wikoff Place, Red Bank, celebrated its grand opening on Dec. 5. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was conducted by Red Bank Mayor Pasquale Menna. In honor of the celebration, salon owner Denise Pandure of West Long Branch included a canned goods drive for a monthlong campaign to benefit the FoodBank of Monmouth…
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DAR chapter honors Vietnam veterans
By GREG KENNELTY Staff Writer FAIR HAVEN — Vietnam veteran and former U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. G. Terry Lutz, a recipient of the Purple Heart Medal, was honored as part of a recent Vietnam War 50th-anniversary commemoration. Lutz spoke before a crowd of veterans and their families Dec. 6 at the Nauvoo Grill Club in…
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Sea Bright seawall repairs to begin
By GREG KENNELTY Staff Writer SEA BRIGHT — Repairs to the protective seawall that runs along Ocean Avenue through Sea Bright and Monmouth Beach are expected to begin. State officials met with Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) officials on Dec. 15 in Sea Bright to finalize the project worksheet to be submitted for reimbursement, according…
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach launches shore rental property website
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach, Realtors recently launched a New Jersey Shore rental website, allowing users to search and reserve approximately 2,000 rental properties, all in one place. Users can search by community, street, type of property and preferred dates. In addition to property searches, the website also provides users with important visitor information…
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According to Weichert, choosing the right real estate website can aid in home search
A majority of home searches start online, and there are many real estate websites from which to choose. But, all sites are not created equally, and it’s important for homebuyers to make sure they are using a website that will provide them with the most robust and accurate information possible. “Choosing a home to purchase…
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School’s application deadline is Jan. 13
The Red Bank Charter School (RBCS) at 58 Oakland St. has announced the student application deadline for the 2015-16 school year is 4 p.m. Jan. 13. A lottery is held each January, and it is open to all children who are Red Bank residents. Parents who wish to have their children entered into the admissions…
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West Front Street Bridge to close for five months
By JEREMY GROSSMAN Staff Writer RED BANK — The West Front Street Bridge, which connects Red Bank and Middletown, will be closed for five months in 2015, and drivers are being encouraged to plan for alternate travel routes. The bridge will be closed to motor vehicle traffic from Jan. 5 to May 17 as a…
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Monmouth parks earn accreditation
The Monmouth County Board of Recreation Commissioners recently received news that the Monmouth County Park System has once again earned accreditation through the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA) and the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA). The Monmouth County Park System has been continuously accredited since 1994. This latest accreditation was…
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