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BUSINESS BRIEFS
Darryl J. Reid of Prestige Travel Services, Howell, has achieved Commodore status in the Cunard Academy training program, certifying him as a Cunard Line expert for booking travel on the company’s flagship Queen Mary 2, Queen Victoria and new liner Queen Elizabeth. As a Commodore, Reid joins an exclusive group of travel professionals who are…
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College will advertise on school buses
By ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer JACKSON — Six months after the Jackson School District Board of Education approved a plan to permit the placement of advertising on school buses, the board has approved its first advertising partner. Starting in December, 41 school buses will carry an advertisement for Thomas Edison State College of Trenton. “I…
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Jackson settles issue with DEP
By ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer JACKSON — An issue that has been discussed by representatives of the state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and Jackson for several years was put to rest earlier this month when the Township Council agreed to pay a fine for not reporting certain data in a timely fashion. Jackson will…
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Resident grateful for support for victims in Philippines
REGIONAL INTEREST By MAUREEN DAYE Correspondent Myra Ricci of Millstone Township is continuing her effort to bring relief to dozens of relatives in the Philippines who lost their homes and possessions when Super Typhoon Haiyan raged across the island nation on Nov. 8. The task of assisting her relatives has not been easy. Ricci said…
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County maintains AAA rating
Ocean County has maintained a bond rating of AAA, which officials said this week is indicative of the county’s financial stability. Ocean County Freeholder John C. Bartlett Jr., who serves as liaison to the Ocean County Finance Department, announced that Fitch and Moody’s Investors Service has again given Ocean County the highest financial grade of…
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Change of command
PHOTO BY SGT. 1st CLASS KRYN P. WESTHOVEN, JFHQ-PA Maj. William Bono, left, of Jackson, receives the colors of the 2nd Battalion, 254th Combat Arms Regiment, New Jersey Army National Guard, from Maj. Gen. Michael L. Cunniff, the adjutant general, during the change-of-command ceremony at the National Guard Joint Training Center, Sea Girt. Lt. Col.…
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‘Homeward Bound’ calendar features shelter’s happy ‘tails’
EATONTOWN — Twelve heartwarming, happy endings are featured in the 2014 calendar produced by the Monmouth County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (MCSPCA). “Homeward Bound 2014” celebrates the stories of homeless animals who have found their forever home. Over the past nine years, the MCSPCA’s Homeward Bound calendar has featured more than…
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Christmas tree sale will benefit St. Jude
JACKSON — Knights of Columbus Council 11529, Jackson, is holding its annual Christmas tree sale to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The Christmas tree sale has started and will run through Dec. 21. The hours of operation are noon to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.…
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Allentown businesses to celebrate
ALLENTOWN — The Allentown Business Community Association will once again present its Holiday Open House Celebration in downtown Allentown. The celebration will begin on Dec. 6 from 7-9 p.m. with “Artist on the Avenue” at Bruno’s One Sweet Ride on Main Street. Live music, prizes and refreshments will be featured. Attendees are welcome to BYOB.…
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