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Library to show film on abolitionists
The Middletown Township Public Library will screen the movie, “The Abolitionists,” at 2 p.m. Sept. 22 at 55 New Monmouth Road. The movie will be followed by a community based conversation facilitated by Christopher Fisher, associate professor of history at The College of New Jersey. This program is part of a project sponsored by the…
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Lawsuit challenges state to release grant records
By KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer A housing advocacy group has filed suit to force the state to provide information on how $850 million in federal grant funds are being distributed to Sandy-impacted residents. The Fair Share Housing Center (FSHC) filed suit on Sept. 11 against the state Department of Community Affairs (DCA), claiming that state…
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National Writing Project schedules fall conference
The National Writing Project (NWP) at Rider University invites teachers to the fall conference, “Launching into Literacy: Supporting Educators in a Time of Change.” Highlighted by keynote speaker Lisa Funeri Willever, author of the “Nicky Fifth” series, teachers will have the opportunity to participate in a morning of inspiration, collegiality and classroom-ready strategies while earning…
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Plant swap at Deep Cut Gardens Sept. 28
Those interested can trade garden plants for something new at the Monmouth County Park System’s Great Fall Perennial Plant Swap 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 28 at Deep Cut Gardens, 352 Red Hill Road, Middletown. Gardeners can bring surplus perennials and houseplants (no annuals) in one-quart, one-gallon or two-gallon containers and take home the…
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Hazlet to celebrate the fall season Oct. 5
Hazlet Recreation will celebrate the season with traditional autumn activities at the annual Hazlet Day Festival on Oct. 5, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Park, 1776 Union Ave. Rain date is Oct. 6. Enjoy a day of free activities that include a rock wall, bungee trampoline, kiddie Ferris wheel, carousel bounce, sports…
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Aberdeen to sponsor fishing contest
Aberdeen Township will host a fishing contest 8-11 a.m. Sept. 21 at Cliffwood Beach Park as part of Aberdeen Day’s schedule of events. Contestants will compete for trophies in three different age categories: adults (18 and over), teens (13-18) and children (under 13). Participants must sign up at 7:30 a.m. at the fisherman’s parking lot…
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Ceremony for Gold Star Mothers Sept. 20
HOLMDEL — The New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Foundation will hold its annual POW/MIA Gold Star Mothers Recognition Day ceremony at 11 a.m. Sept. 20 at the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial. Foundation trustee and Vietnam veteran Jim Cusick of Tinton Falls will speak briefly. The third Friday of September is National POW/MIA Recognition Day.…
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Hazlet rolls out courts for Special Olympians
By KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer HAZLET — Township officials and the Hazlet-based STARS (Special Teens and Adult Recreation Supporters) organization got the ball rolling for Special Olympics athletes Sept. 7 when they cut the ribbon on two long-awaited bocce ball courts at Veterans Park. The courts, funded primarily through two STARS 5K races in 2010…
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Middletown Day 2013 to be held Sept. 28
MIDDLETOWN — Middletown Day returns to Croydon Hall noon to 6 p.m. Sept. 28. The fall festival offers activities for all ages, including a business and community showcase, craft fair, car show, children’s activities, a food court, live local music, a petting zoo, pony rides, hayrides, youth sports contests and a tag sale. New activities…
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