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Middletown stands firm on skate park closure
By KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN — Facing an outcry from local skaters and parents over the dismantling of the Port Monmouth skate park, township officials say they may consider opening a new or repurposed facility sometime down the road. For now, they say there is simply no chance. Responding to concerns raised by the…
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Monmouth County Sheriff warns residents against solicitation scams
Monmouth County Sheriff Shaun Golden is issuing a warning against solicitation scams by organizations claiming to be associated with the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office. Golden’s warning came after the agency received a number of calls from residents and businesses in reference to a telephone solicitation for funds to the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office. Callers to…
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Holmdel Library books April events for children
The Holmdel Library is offering special activities for children. Registration is required for some programs by visiting the library at 4 Crawfords Corner Road or calling 732-946-4118. “Bonk!” for children in preschool and up will be at 4:15 p.m. on April 7 at the Holmdel Community Center, 6 Crawfords Corner Road. Enjoy fun with drums…
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Park system seeking volunteer docents
The Monmouth County Park System is looking for volunteers to become docents at the Bayshore Waterfront Park Activity Center, 719 Port Monmouth Road, Port Monmouth. Docents will welcome visitors and answer questions about on-site ecology and the history of the building. Prospective volunteers are invited to a training session at the Bayshore Waterfront Park Activity…
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Hazlet considering changes to recreation department
By KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer HAZLET — Township officials are considering changes to the recreation commission that they say could help streamline operations and management of local services, including the Hazlet Swim and Tennis Club. According to Township Administrator Dennis Pino, the talks have centered on ways to bring various services and personnel under one…
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Learning life skills critical for those with autism
By JACK MURTHA Staff Writer Jeremy Myron The chance for people with autism to effectively make the transition to adulthood hinges not only on the limited scope of incoming state services, but the realworld experience they gather in high school. Jeremy Myron, a 21-year-old with autism who is slated to graduate from Brick Township High…
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Grateful for donations to Habitat for Humanity
On behalf of Habitat for Humanity, I would like to thank all of you for your gracious donations to our Habitat for Humanity partner families. The response has been truly amazing. All of the items requested for our two families have been donated, including various furniture donations. All of the donations included essentials needed to…
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Commission’s dissolution has erosive effect
On the 50th anniversary of the adoption of the Civil Rights Act, the American people can celebrate the progress that has been made in seeing the equality of all citizens. Although there is much more work needed, the foundation has been laid for generations to come. In 1968, in response to the Civil Rights Act,…
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Walk MS approaches anniversary
Twenty-five years of progressing toward a world free of multiple sclerosis (MS) is being celebrated on April 27 at the New Jersey Metro Chapter of the National MS Society’s annual Walk MS. Each year, the society hosts the Walk MS movement in an attempt to raise awareness and funds to support those who have been…
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