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Want lower property taxes? Change New Jersey’s justices
Mark Rosman IN THE NEWS On July 7, WKXW-FM posted a news story on its website reporting that state legislators may be in session in Trenton during the traditional summer break. The news story contained a quote from the speaker of the state Assembly, Vincent Prieto (D-Hudson). Prieto is one of our state’s highest-ranking elected…
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Rooms with a view
PHOTOS BY STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Female volunteers work on a section of a home in Sea Bright on July 17 that was impacted by superstorm Sandy in 2012. Habitat for Humanity of Monmouth County took part in the Women Build project, where they trained other women to build decent, healthy and affordable homes. The…
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BUSINESS BRIEFS
Laura Huderwitz The Provident Bank has named Laura Huderwitz of Toms River the vice president and area manager of the Ocean Township, Hazlet and Middletown branches. In this position, Huderwitz will oversee and supervise business development, community relations and the daily operations of the three branches. Huderwitz joined the Provident Bank in 2002 and has…
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Lithia’s acquisition of DCH ‘a good match’
With a deal in the works for South Amboy-based DCH Auto Group to be acquired by national auto retailer Lithia Motors, one local dealer expects the resulting impact to work “hand-in-glove.” In June, it was announced that the group, which owns and operates 27 dealerships in New Jersey, New York and California, would be acquired…
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Bayshore Irish Festival scheduled for Aug. 2
The Borough Council of Keansburg will present its inaugural Bayshore Irish Festival from noon to 6 p.m. Aug. 2 at the waterfront in Keansburg. The free, family-oriented event will feature activities, entertainment and food, clothing and craft vendors. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs, but coolers are not permitted. Music will be…
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Square dance set for Aug. 22 in Leonardo
The Middletown Ramblers Square Dance Club is sponsoring a family square dance 7:30-10 p.m. Aug. 22 at the Croydon Hall Senior Center, 900 Leonardville Road, Leonardo. Couples, singles and children under age 18, who are accompanied by a parent, are all welcome. Admission is a requested donation of $4 for adults and free for children…
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Red Bank Sidewalk Sale takes place July 25-27
Red Bank’s 60th annual Sidewalk Sale will take place July 25-27. Hours are 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Presented by Red Bank RiverCenter, this special anniversary sale will offer clearance items and bargains at shops on Broad, Monmouth, White and Front streets. Shoppers can also take a stroll down…
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Sea Bright waits for ambulance payback
By KENNY WALTER and GREG KENNELTY Staff Writers The Sea Bright Fire Department owes the municipality more than $100,000 for an ambulance purchased following superstorm Sandy, according to a borough official. Business Administrator Joseph Verruni said Monday that the Borough Council has requested payment at least twice from the fire department, since the borough funded…
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Musical artists sought for safety campaign
A country music project aims to bring awareness to the dangers of drunken driving, and New Jersey artists are invited to get involved. As the national campaign spokesperson for the “Pick Up a 12 Pack of Life” CD project, singer-songwriter Jayna Lininger is teaming up with 12 Pack Of Life to put together a series…
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