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‘Sandy Cam’ provides views from lighthouse
For 250 years, the Sandy Hook Lighthouse guided ships sailing to New York Harbor with beams of light. Now, the lighthouse is broadcasting live, streaming images of Sandy Hook to the world through its “Sandy Cam” web cameras. Gateway National Recreation Area became the 64th national park to install web cameras when it added the…
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Matawan to address parking issue in municipal lot
By GREG KENNELTY Staff Writer MATAWAN — The Borough Council is considering regulating parking spaces in the municipal parking lot on Broad Street to ensure that slots are available for residents and patrons of local businesses. “The lot is a municipal, public lot,” Mayor Paul Buccellato said in an interview. “What has been happening is…
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Area students selected for Tenn. internships
Anecia Jordon of Aberdeen and Gabrielle Fitzsimmons of Rumson were selected for internships at Youth Villages, a private, nonprofit organization dedicated to helping children and families live successfully. Jordon is interning at Youth Villages’ Dogwood Campus just outside of Memphis, Tenn. A graduate of Matawan Regional High School, she is currently a senior at Clark…
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St. Leo the Great Parish is hosting a carnival fundraiser from 6-11 p.m. June 19- 21 at 50 Hurley’s Lane, Lincroft. The carnival features 15 rides, 18 skill games and a super 50/50. Raffle tickets are $100 each, with a maximum of 2,000 being sold. For more information, visit www.stleothegreat.com. Discover Disc Golf will be…
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DEP: Revised coastal rules ease rebuilding
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer Revisions to land-use rules would make it easier for property owners in coastal areas to rebuild following superstorm Sandy, according to officials. New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) representatives said the proposed rules would consolidate the Coastal Zone Management rules and Coastal Permit Program, aligning them with other DEP…
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Tanning for Paws to support pet shelters
Soleil Tans tanning salons, located in Edison, Matawan, Sayreville and Millburn, are holding a Tanning for Paws drive through June 30 to collect items for donation to nearby animal shelters. Customers will be offered a free tanning upgrade in return for donating any items the animal shelters may need, including, but not limited to, canned…
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Park Service seeks nominees for Fort Hancock committee
The National Park Service is seeking nominations for individuals to be considered for appointment to the Gateway National Recreation Area Fort Hancock 21st Century Advisory Committee. The committee is charged with defining practical, long-term solutions for preserving Fort Hancock, according to Gateway Superintendent Jennifer T. Nersesian. Eight of the committee’s 20 members have terms that…
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Port Monmouth flood projects underway
By GREG KENNELTY Staff Writer New flood mitigation projects that have begun in Port Monmouth will help deter damage to residences in the event of a major storm. GREG KENNELTY/STAFF PORT MONMOUTH — After nearly two decades of delays and a superstorm that damaged more than 750 local homes, new flood mitigation projects have begun…
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Martha Stewart will headline HealthFest
The “Better Together! HealthFest 2014” will be held from 4:30-8:30 p.m. June 30 at The Palace at Somerset Park, 333 Davidson Ave., Somerset. There will be complimentary health screenings, cooking and fitness demonstrations, interactive health information tables and physician panels. Special guest Martha Stewart will share her tips for staying well physically and mentally into…
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