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History buffs to discuss 17th-century voyage
The Middletown Township Historical Society will hold a meeting at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 15 at the Poricy Park Nature Center, 345 Oak Hill Road, Middletown. Rick Gefken will present “The 1663 Voyage of the Onrust and the Discovery of Monmouth County.” The talk will focus on the English and Dutch in the New York-New Jersey…
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Flood repairs to begin on wastewater plant
By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer UNION BEACH — The Bayshore Regional Sewerage Authority (BRSA) will begin a $42.8 million project for restoration and mitigation of buildings and machinery damaged during superstorm Sandy at its wastewater treatment plant. According to BRSA Executive Director Robert Fischer, the restoration component of the project will include 12 buildings,…
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Library to host flutist, guitarist in concert
The Middletown Township Public Library will present a free classical concert featuring a flute and guitar duo at 7 p.m. Sept. 22 in the library’s Community Room at 55 New Monmouth Road. Spanish and Argentine music will be played by flutist Marjorie Koharski and guitarist Keith Calmes. Registration is not required, but space is limited,…
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P.C. Richard now offers mattresses
By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer P.C. Richard expects to have mattress showrooms at all 66 of its locations next year. ADAM C. UZIALKO/STAFF P.C. Richard & Son has long been a provider of home electronics and appliances, but the retailer is setting its sights on the addition of a more comfortable product. Construction of…
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Dance group sets two events in Middletown
The USA Dance Chapter 3059 of Ballroom Central of New Jersey is hosting dances from 3-7 p.m. on Sept. 21 and Nov. 16 at Croydon Hall, 900 Leonardville Road, Middletown. Dance hosts will be available at both events. The Sept. 21 dance will feature DJ music, a dance lesson, dance mixers, door prizes, a hot…
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New program has tax appeals on the decline
I am proud to announce that Moody’s Investors Service, a trusted bond credit rating business, has recognized Monmouth County’s 28 percent decline in total property tax appeals in 2014. This decline is largely due to reforms to the county’s property valuation, inspection and appeals procedures. The county’s reforms stemmed from participating in the Real Property…
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STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR A jogger makes her way along the boardwalk in Asbury Park at sunset on Sept. 3.
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State to allow sports betting
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer Within the next month, representatives of Monmouth Park in Oceanport expect to see patrons wagering on Jets and Giants football games and other sporting events. Dennis Drazin, consultant to the New Jersey Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association, which operates Monmouth Park, said he hopes to have a betting parlor in place at…
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Holmdel Library has activities for children
The Holmdel Library, 4 Crawfords Corner, is offering activities for children in September. “School Age Science: Density” for children in grades K-2 will be at 4:15 p.m. Sept. 15. Participants will explore density by building a layered column using various household liquids. “School Age Story and Art: Peacocks” for children in grades K-2 will be…
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