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County park system to host first WinterFest
The Monmouth County Park System will host its inaugural WinterFest 1:30-5:30 p.m. Jan. 10 at Thompson Park, 805 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft. Family-friendly activities will include crafts, wagon rides and a “Frozen”-themed scavenger hunt. Cross-country ski and snowshoe clinics will be available. Visitors can also enjoy live music and decorative lighting, watch ice sculptors and…
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Hanukkah celebration to include bubble fun
The Chabad Jewish Center of Holmdel will hold a Hanukkah celebration at 4 p.m. Dec. 21 at the Holmdel firehouse at 35 W. Main St. The event is free and open to the entire community. The public, along with dignitaries and community leaders, can assist with creating a bubble menorah before the menorah-lighting ceremony. Entertainment…
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Council, chief address staffing of police force
By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer KEYPORT — In order to address the staffing shortages in the Police Department, the Borough Council adopted an ordinance increasing the maximum number of sergeants from four to five. The ordinance, which was unanimously approved at a Dec. 9 council meeting, restores a sergeant position that was previously eliminated,…
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Toy drive will run through Dec. 21
The Chabad Jewish Center of Holmdel will hold its annual Holiday Toy Drive through Dec. 21 for underprivileged children and those who are undergoing medical treatment during the holiday season at Jersey Shore Medical Center. Unwrapped new toys, coloring books and puzzle books can be dropped off at the following locations: Holmdel Pharmacy, ConnectOne Bank…
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Maintenance proposal for Sandy Hook draws fire
By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer A National Park Service (NPS) proposal to relocate maintenance facilities within Sandy Hook will undergo a second public comment period after drawing early criticism from environmental advocacy groups over migratory birds. With one public comment period completed and another prepared for January, the proposal is far from an inevitable…
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Middletown’s food drive still in progress
Middletown Township Mayor Stephanie Murray has partnered with Middletown’s Social Services Department to help feed local families with donations from the Mayor’s Food Basket food drive, which is running through Dec. 24. Donations of nonperishable food are needed as the Middletown Food Pantry is at an all-time low due in part to two reductions in…
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Help with utility bills available
In addition to providing affordable housing resources, the Affordable Housing Alliance (AHA) manages several utility assistance programs to address a need many area residents have. These programs help individuals and families who are seeking relief in paying their gas, electric and oil bills. There are three utility assistance programs offered by AHA, according to a…
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Monmouth should follow Middlesex’s lead
I am writing about what Monmouth County is doing to compensate for the recent cuts by the state of New Jersey for women’s health care programs. As a mother and grandmother, I am deeply concerned that information and services are not available to all who need them. Our neighboring county, Middlesex, just passed a ballot…
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STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Snowmen are on display at Gasko’s Family Farm & Greenhouses, Monroe Township.
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