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Keyport school board to hold forum on field
By KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer A special meeting will be held Dec. 4 to solicit ideas for athletic field upgrades. KEITH HEUMILLER/STAFF KEYPORT — The Keyport School District Board of Education will hold a special meeting on Dec. 4 to discuss the future of the high school athletic field and potential upgrades that could be…
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NPS: Interest high in Fort Hancock properties
By KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer Businesses, nonprofits and even residents have expressed an interest in potentially leasing historic properties at Fort Hancock, a National Historic Landmark District on the northern tip of Sandy Hook. According to National Park Service (NPS) spokesman John Warren, there has been a significant level of both local and national interest…
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Tickets available for Thanksgiving dinner
Aberdeen Township is distributing up to 50 tickets for a free dinner for those in need on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 28, from 2-4 p.m., at the Park Place Diner, 1040 Route 34, Matawan. The diner will be closed to the public. The event is being hosted by Peter and James Leventakis and sponsored by Kimisis…
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Menorah and tree lightings in Aberdeen
Aberdeen Township will celebrate the holiday season with a Hanukkah menorah lighting at 6 p.m. on Dec. 3 and a Christmas tree lighting at 7 p.m. on Dec. 5, both at Aberdeen Town Hall on Church Street. The menorah lighting, which will be led by Rabbi Aaron Ross, will be held from 6-6:30 p.m. Hanukkah…
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Census data benefit all social classes
I n an interview on NBC’s “Today” show, tea party fanatic and former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin lambasted President Obama for his “socialism,” Obamacare and his disregard for the U.S. Constitution. Apparently, Mrs. Palin does not understand that America is a democratic republic and that its strengths are its people — rich, middle class and…
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Survey data to be used for coastal planning
YOUR TURN PAUL R. SHELLY GUEST COLUMN Too often in the past, regional planning affecting our coastal areas was undertaken without the benefit of wide public participation. This can — and should — change. Citizen input is particularly important with so much at stake, as state and regional authorities consider new construction and restoration projects…
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Band and its many helpers set to spread holiday cheer
By KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer Rita Jones, Cindie Dnistrian and Dee Wallace, left to right, help their fellow “elves” box up goodies at the Holiday Express warehouse in Tinton Falls on Nov. 20. In photo, right, Kevin Harjes boxes up gift bags and supplies in preparation for a party the following day. Holiday Express has…
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