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Bar crawl to fundraise for breast cancer cure
RED BANK — The fifth annual Boozin’ for Boobs fundraiser will take place Oct. 5, beginning at Brannigan’s Wharf Bar & Grill, Red Bank. Preregistration will be held Oct. 4 at Brannigan’s, 14 Wharf Ave.; Dublin House, 30 Monmouth St.; Walt St. Pub, 180 Monmouth St.; and Taste, 2 Bridge Ave. Those planning to participate…
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Tavernfest to be held at historic Allen House
SHREWSBURY — Those interested can raise a mug and support the Monmouth County Historical Association (MCHA) at the fourth annual Tavernfest celebration, 7- 10 p.m. Oct. 18. The festivities will be held in a tent on the grounds of the 300-year-old Allen House, the town’s most noted tavern in its day, located at the historic…
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Rutgers sports action adds to Broadcast News
By THOMAS CASTLES Staff Writer Greater Media Broadcast News, which showcases some of the top stories from around central New Jersey each week, now features a segment spotlighting Rutgers University. Rutgers alumnus Mike Pavlichko and News and Sports Director Bruce Johnson, both well-known personalities on Greater Media radio station WCTC-AM 1450, host the segment and…
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District looks to keep after-school program
By NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer RED BANK — Red Bank Public School District officials are determined to retain the district’s after-school program despite a loss of $2.4 million in federal funding. Superintendent Laura Morana said the district is working to keep the program running at the Red Bank Middle School by using alternate funding sources…
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Sea Bright hires firm for property reval
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer SEA BRIGHT — For the first time since 2004, the borough is undertaking a townwide revaluation ordered by the Monmouth County Board of Taxation. Realty Appraisal Co. will carry out the revaluation for $91,000 under a contract awarded by the Borough Council. The reval comes on the heels of a…
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Affordable housing quotas up for debate
By KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer While last week’s long-awaited state Supreme Court decision was expected to eliminate much of the uncertainty surrounding New Jersey’s affordable housing program, stakeholders still disagree on how it will affect local residents and taxpayers. The Sept. 26 decision, which gives the state Council on Affordable Housing (COAH) five months to…
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Final farewell
Hundreds of police officers, law enforcement officials and public officials from throughout the state were among those who attended funeral services at St. Michael’s Church in West Long Branch on Sept. 27 for former Red Bank Police Chief Stephen G. McCarthy. A 27-year veteran of the Red Bank Police Department, McCarthy died on Sept. 23…
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Superintendent retires to take new role
By NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer Laura Morana Superintendent Laura Morana has retired from the Red Bank Public School District, but her role in public education may not be over. The decision to take an early retirement came after several opportunities in the public education sector presented themselves, Morana said early last week. “Sometime in the…
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Towns feel impact of vacant houses
By NICOLE ANTONUCCI & GREG KENNELTY Staff Writers Many area municipalities have struggled to fill a tax gap brought about by abandoned homes while also allocating resources to maintain the properties. PHOTOS BY MATT DENTON I n what has been dubbed a “perfect financial storm,” many local towns are experiencing a negative impact caused by…
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