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Middletown proposes new restrictions on LED signs
By KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN — Township officials have proposed new restrictions on lightemitting diode (LED) signs, which they say can serve as dangerous distractions to local drivers. The Township Committee introduced an ordinance on Aug. 19 that would limit the size, brightness and operation of any sign that uses computer-generated messages, which officials…
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Brookdale fashion students help raise funds for nonprofit
Students with Brookdale Community College’s Fashion Merchandising Club recently donated 200 formal dresses and gowns to the Long Branch Thrift Boutique of Family & Children’s Service (FCS). The donation was the result of a two-month collection drive organized by the club and supported by Brookdale’s Office of Student Life and Activities. The students began advertising…
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Birdsall trustee sues former executives over $36M loss
By KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer EATONTOWN — The court-appointed head of the bankrupt Birdsall Services Group (BSG) filed a lawsuit against 21 former company officials last week, saying they contributed to the downfall of one of Monmouth County’s most prominent engineering firms. Edwin Stier, BSG’s federally appointed bankruptcy trustee, also filed suit Aug. 12 against…
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School supply drive at Temple Shalom
The Sisterhood of Temple Shalom in Aberdeen is currently running the annual school supply collection through Sept. 3 for families in the community who are in need. A basket to receive donations is located at the temple’s lobby at 5 Ayrmont Lane. Donated items must be new school supplies in their original packaging. The temple’s…
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Flea market to be held in Aberdeen Sept. 7
A flea market will be held at the Aberdeen Firehouse, 490 Lloyd Road, on Sept. 7, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., with 7 a.m. set-up. Crafters are welcome. The cost for an outside table is $15, and crafters must bring their own tables. Food and refreshments will be available. For information, call 732-290-0594 or email…
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Paper shredding services offered
ABERDEEN — The township will host a paper shredding event on Sept. 7, 9 a.m. to noon, at the municipal building. Residents may bring up to 100 pounds of paper to be shredded on-site in the mobile truck. The event will conclude once the truck is full. Documents should be free of large binder clips,…
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‘Toast to Dennis’ scheduled for Sept. 7
HOLMDEL — The Lt. Dennis W. Zilinski II Memorial Fund will host the fifth annual “Toast to Dennis” 6:30-9:30 p.m. Sept. 7 at the home of Debbie and Bill Rustico, one of the original homes of the Monmouth Hills Historic District. Former White House chef John Grifo is participating for the fifth year and will…
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Free health screenings for youth athletes
The Matthew J. Morahan III Health Assessment Center for Athletes will provide free screenings to youth athletes on Sept. 7, 8 a.m. to noon, at Monmouth Medical Center, located at 300 Second Ave. in Long Branch. Available to the first 150 young athletes who sign up, the cardiac screening is open to those ages 6…
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Hearings on Taylor Lane plan resume
By KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN — A publicly contested development proposal is back before the township Planning Board. On Aug. 7, American Properties appeared before the board for the seventh time to continue testimony regarding Heritage at Middletown, a development plan that would bring 196 market-rate townhomes and 49 affordable-housing units to a vacant…
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