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Pit bull advocacy concerns reader
Greater Media Newspapers’ Dec. 19 cover article, “Area Shelters Step Up to Adopt Out Pit Bulls,” reflects the current fashion in dog-lover circles to downplay the bad reputation of pit bulls — including mixes — and paint a rosy picture of the breed with anecdotal stories of “successes.” The problem I see with this approach…
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STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Youngsters find the conditions for sledding to be just right at the former Howell municipal complex on Jan. 3.
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Pear trees planted in Holmdel
HOLMDEL — New pear trees have been planted on South Holland Road thanks to a donation to the Friends of Holmdel Open Space (FOHOS). Approximately 70 pear trees were originally planted on South Holland Road just north of the Garden State Parkway at the time the road was built some 50 years ago. Since that…
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Learning center for those with autism grows
By NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer The Impact OASIS Transitional/Residential Adult Independent Learning (TRAIL) Center, based in Middletown, is a four-year transitional program for young adults with autism. Goats, chickens and a pony are the newest additions to Middletown’s Impact OASIS (Ongoing Autistic Success in Society) Transitional Residential/Adult Independent Learning (TRAIL) Center for young adults with…
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ON CAMPUS
Matthew Anderson of Middletown has been named to the dean’s list for the spring semester at Salisbury University, Salisbury, Md. Kaitlyn Roberts of Aberdeen has been named to the dean’s list for the spring semester at Fairleigh Dickinson University, Madison. Ioana Vasilescu of Aberdeen has graduated with a Master of Business Administration degree from Chadron…
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Matawan adopts ordinance for police promotions, hiring
By NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer MATAWAN — The Matawan Borough Council has adopted new policies and procedures for promoting individuals within the police department. The Borough Council adopted an ordinance at the Dec. 3 meeting establishing promotion procedures for the ranks of police chief, lieutenant and sergeant. It also covers interim appointments and the hiring…
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MoCo: It’s more than just an arts initiative
By KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer The Monmouth County Arts Corridor (MoCo) partnership will use a $10,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts to help promote local art societies, artists and venues throughout 2014. Pictured are the Two River Theater, above, and the Art Alliance Gallery, right, in Red Bank; and a street art…
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Keyport GOP to name new council person
By KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer Clemente Toglia Despite a deep sense of loss that still hovers over Keyport following Borough Councilman Clemente Toglia’s passing on New Year’s Eve, local officials are moving forward with the difficult task of naming a successor. According to Borough Attorney Gordon Litwin, the Keyport Republican Club will have to select…
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Towns earn discounts on flood insurance
By KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer Flood mitigation initiatives implemented by Middletown and Hazlet townships have resulted in a doubled flood insurance discount for local homeowners and businesses. In December, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) recognized the two Bayshore towns, along with 15 others across the state, for taking steps to reduce flood risks and…
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