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DEP rolls out new grant program
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer LONG BRANCH — Sandy-impacted municipalities and counties will be vying for a piece of the $50 million in federal grants recently made available to fund projects that would reduce flood risk and enhance resiliency. Bob Considine, spokesman for the state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), said the Flood Hazard Risk…
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Challenge to double funds for food pantry
Lunch Break has announced its $1 Million Challenge to help the food pantry reach its $5 million goal toward the “Step Up to the Plate — The Capital Campaign for Lunch Break.” In August, a local anonymous philanthropist gave Lunch Break $1 million for its capital campaign with the hope it would inspire others to…
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Two River Theater to present ‘Camelot’ musical
The Two River Theater Company is currently presenting the musical, “Camelot,” through Dec. 14 at 21 Bridge Ave., Red Bank. David Lee directs this modern performance, which features an eight-actor ensemble, an eight-piece orchestra and a score of classic songs by Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe. For ticket prices and performance schedule, call the…
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Red Bank library slates programs for December
The Red Bank Public Library at 84 W. Front St. has December programs for children and adults. Some programs require registration by visiting or calling the library at 732-842-0690, ext. 115. “Movie Time!” for children age 5-12 will be at 6 p.m. Dec. 11. Enjoy a family Christmas movie. Snacks will be served. Registration…
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Sandy, casino layoffs increase demand for food donations
By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer A s many prepare to give thanks and sit around the Thanksgiving table next week, many more are wondering where their holiday meal is going to come from on Nov. 27. This year, more than 13,000 turkeys have been requested of the FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties, up…
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November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month
Never in a million years did I think I would lose the love of my life to lung cancer. But I did. Just 363 days after she was diagnosed, my wife, Gail, died at the age of 47. Since her passing, I can’t shake the feeling that nobody cares about the disease that took her…
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Writer says group is misrepresenting information
Clean Ocean Action (COA) is trying to stop offshore oil exploration by stopping the use of seismic airguns. In addition to research for oil, the same technology (airguns) is a key tool for studying the earth. A current project is for a consortium of academics — led by Rutgers University — to use airguns to…
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Residents want crates banned
Most female pigs in the United States spend their entire adult lives trapped in a metal gestation crate that is too small for them to even turn around or lie down in comfortably. The intensive confinement of these gestation crates is horrific and only serves to allow pork producers to cram together as many pregnant…
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Caregivers need to care for themselves
Please put on your oxygen mask before helping others. That is a phrase we’re all familiar with onboard an aircraft, but I believe it is just as relevant in the world of family caregiving. November is National Family Caregivers Month, and as we take time to recognize those who provide this essential service, I want…
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