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Former Birdsall execs mount legal defense
By KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer Oral arguments in the state’s case against seven former executives at Birdsall Services Group (BSG) are expected to begin in February, nearly two years after investigators raided the firm’s offices in Eatontown and Wall on suspicion of campaign finance violations. Attorneys representing the defendants plan to file numerous motions challenging…
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Garden club meeting on Nov. 21
The Oceanport Garden Club will meet at 10:30 a.m. Nov. 21 at the Old Wharf House, 316 E. Main St. After the meeting, lunch will be provided by the hospitality committee. At 1 p.m., members will make Christmas ornaments out of nature’s bounty for the club’s tree. Superstorm Sandy destroyed all of the club’s decorations…
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Lecture on spices and edible plants Nov. 19
The Navesink Garden Club is sponsoring a free program, “Wild Winter: Elixirs and Spices From the Native Garden,” at 1 p.m. Nov. 19 at The Atrium at Navesink Harbor, 40 Riverside Ave., Red Bank. The program is open to the public and will be presented by Rachael Mackow, a writer, photographer, lecturer and naturalist. Mackow…
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Heroin epidemic reaches into all communities in Monmouth
By JACK MURTHA Staff Writer With lush tracts of open space, peaceful neighborhoods and bustling shopping centers, much of Monmouth County appears to be a slice of the American dream, free of the problems that afflict poor urban areas. But a grisly “epidemic” of heroin addiction has crushed any illusion of immunity to society’s ills,…
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Sea Bright prioritizes long-term projects
By NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer SEA BRIGHT — Enhancing the borough’s streetscape, reinforcing the seawall and restoring dunes along the beachfront are among the top priorities for projects expected to make the borough more resilient in the face of future storms. At the final community workshop on Nov. 6, the Sea Bright 2020 steering committee,…
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School seeks nominations for distinguished alumni
LITTLE SILVER — For more than a decade, Red Bank Regional High School (RBR) has honored its distinguished alumni. The foundation is seeking nominations from the public for this honor, which will be observed at the high school on April 25, 2014. Current students will celebrate the lives of honorees at a special ceremony and…
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Talk on history of Monmouth County
MIDDLETOWN — Three hundred and fifty years ago, explorers from Long Island, N.Y., sailed across Raritan Bay, seeking to buy land from the Native Americans. A program examining the historical context of that quest will be held at 9 a.m. Dec. 7 at Old First Church in Middletown. “Searching for Land and Religious Freedom in…
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GUEST COLUMN
Survey data to be used for coastal planning Paul R. Shelly 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…
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Make sure weddings are animal-friendly
Fall is a beautiful time for weddings, and I encourage soon-to-wed couples to make sure their special day is as lovely for animals as it is for them by avoiding cruel butterfly and dove releases. Butterflies are extremely delicate and sensitive, yet some companies sell them as party favors. They are stuffed into envelopes or…
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