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Grant will fund improvements at wildlife sanctuary
EATONTOWN — The Eatontown Environmental Commission (EEC) has been awarded a $750 grant to fund upgrades to the F. Bliss Price Arboretum and Wildlife Sanctuary, Wyckoff Road. The award was granted by the Association of New Jersey Environmental Commissions. According to a press release from the commission, improvements will include installing trail markers and tree…
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Shuttles face declining number of riders
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer LONG BRANCH — A drop in riders and the prospect of an expiring federal subsidy may force the city to scrap a weekend jitney service. Jacob Jones, director of the city’s Office of Community and Economic Development, said during the June 10 City Council workshop meeting that the city will…
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Long Branch library to screen LEGO movie
The Long Branch Free Public Library will present “The LEGO Movie,” rated PG, at 11:30 a.m. June 28 at 328 Broadway. After the film, children can design their own LEGO masterpiece and play LEGOthemed games. There will be free-play LEGO stations set up. Light snacks will be served. Club 328 activities will begin at 2…
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JCP&L names new manager of emergency preparedness
Raemon Mallin Raemon Mallin has been named manager of emergency preparedness for Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L). In addition to being JCP&L’s main liaison with federal, state and local emergency preparedness organizations, the Ocean Township resident will also oversee several new preparedness initiatives designed to help ensure that the company continues to respond quickly…
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Jersey Shore Greek Festival June 27-29
Be Greek for a day or more at the Jersey Shore Greek Festival, which will run June 27- 29, rain or shine, at St. George Greek Orthodox Church, 1033 W. Park Ave., Ocean. The hours of the festival will be 5-11 p.m. June 27; noon-11 p.m. June 28; and 1-8 p.m. June 29. Free parking…
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Fine craft workshops set in Ocean Grove
The Ocean Grove Historical Society will sponsor arts and crafts workshops for adults and children. All workshops will be held at the Centennial Cottage gardens 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. There will be a cost of $15 per class and a $5 kit fee, unless otherwise noted. July 8: Paper Banners, with Laura McHugh as instructor.…
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Tent Colony Tour slated for July 29
The Historical Society of Ocean Grove will sponsor a Tent Colony Tour 11 a.m.-3 p.m. July 29, rain or shine. Ocean Grove was founded in 1869 as a religious camp meeting ground where people brought tents and furniture for a vacation. Today, 114 tents remain, which are decorated and furnished differently. Tickets are $20 and…
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Doll, teddy tea party offers crafts, storytime
The Township of Ocean Historical Museum’s sixth annual American Doll and Teddy Bear Tea Party will take place under tents at the Eden Woolley House, 703 Deal Road, Ocean, 1-3:30 p.m. July 13. Children show off the outfits of their favorite dolls or teddy bears in a fashion show. They also make a craft, hear…
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Funds given to allegedly fraudulent charity redistributed
Funds totaling $100,000 donated to an allegedly fraudulent superstorm Sandy charity have been distributed to Habitat for Humanity of Monmouth County and the FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties. Acting Attorney General John J. Hoffman announced that the remainder of the funds collected by the Hurricane Sandy Relief Foundation (HSRF) would be used by the…
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