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Bell Labs honors past by moving forward
By KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer Robert Wilson speaks about his role in the discovery of cosmic background radiation during the 50th anniversary celebration at the Crawford Hill research site in Holmdel on May 20. PHOTOS BY FRANK GALIPO HOLMDEL — Hundreds of current and former Alcatel-Lucent and Bell Labs employees gathered at the iconic Horn…
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Thanks for supporting the Special Olympics
More than three years ago, Special Olympics New Jersey was very proud to write, submit and win the bid to host the 2014 Special Olympics USA Games and sincerely appreciates everyone who supported and assisted in our selection. Special Olympics New Jersey has served hundreds of thousands of athletes and family members in the last…
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Sandy Hook Lighthouse in northern Monmouth County, the nation’s oldest operating lighthouse, celebrated its 250th anniversary on June 14. FRANK GALIPO
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Red Bank tennis fans press for progress on clay courts
By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer The clay tennis courts at Marine Park in Red Bank have laid in disrepair since superstorm Sandy struck in October 2012. ADAM C. UZIALKO/STAFF RED BANK — Residents continue to pressure the Borough Council to move forward with repairs to the clay tennis courts at Marine Park. The four…
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Plans and funding in place for 20-foot sea wall project
By GREG KENNELTY Staff Writer The sea wall, damaged by superstorm Sandy in October 2012, will see repairs come next spring, funded by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and the Federal Emergency Management Agency. KENNY WALTER/STAFF SEA BRIGHT — With a commitment for funding in place, reconstruction of the sea wall is expected…
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Fort Monmouth towns want COAH rules changed
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer OCEANPORT — Borough officials are seeking the support of state legislators and the county freeholder board for a reduction in the affordable housing quotas imposed on the three Fort Monmouth host towns. According to Councilman Joseph Irace, the Oceanport Borough Council is preparing a resolution that calls on 11th and…
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Sandy Hook Lighthouse celebrates 250 years
Gateway National Recreation Area celebrated the 250th anniversary of the Sandy Hook Lighthouse on June 14. Sandy Hook Lighthouse was the fifth of 11 lighthouses built in the 13 British colonies between 1716 and 1773. It is the nation’s oldest standing and operating lighthouse. In 1964 — its bicentennial year — the lighthouse was designated…
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DEP: Revised coastal rules ease rebuilding
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer The Oceanport marina sustained damage during superstorm Sandy. The state Department of Environmental Protection has proposed new rules for coastal development that would expedite the rebuilding of marinas by consolidating rules relating to the permitting process. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Revisions to land-use rules would make it easier for property…
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Professional baseball prospers in N.J.
By TIM MORRIS Staff Writer Lakewood BlueClaws pitching coach Les Lancaster greets fans before a game against the Delmarva Shorebirds at FirstEnergy Park in Lakewood. Accessibility to the players and coaches has helped with the success of New Jersey’s professional baseball programs. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR More than 1 million spectators walked through the turnstiles…
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