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World-class lineup in place for TEDxNavesink
By KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer For at least a day, Lincroft could become the smartest suburb in the country. On Sept. 20, internationally recognized professors, scientists, photographers, writers and more will descend upon the Brookdale Community College campus to participate in the first TEDxNavesink conference. According to event co-organizer Brian Smiga, it’s going to be…
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Good news: At least they’re more popular than Fidel
Greg Bean CODA Our nation’s 112th Congress broke for its five-week summer recess last Wednesday, July 31, having achieved the shameful record of being the least productive Congress in history, while at the same time becoming the most hated Congress in history, according to a plethora of respected polls. As a matter of fact, only…
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Governor should rethink spending priorities
Here are a couple of things that belie Gov. Chris Christie’s alleged concern for the fiscal welfare of New Jersey residents: $25 million spent on ads full of selfaggrandizement and overblown claims of financial support given to victims of superstorm Sandy $12 million — at minimum — spent on an unnecessary “special election”…
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Reader remembers heroic U.S. Marines
On Aug. 2, Daniel Falco died in Arizona. He was 91. Daniel was a Matawan Township lad of 18 years of age when he joined the U.S. Marines. During December of 1942, his 1st Marine Division was a part of the first United States offensive action taken during World War II. They went ashore in…
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Aberdeen cautions residents: Be prepared
By NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer ABERDEEN — With memories of Sandy still fresh in their minds, some 100 residents showed up for an emergency-preparedness meeting last week to learn how to better weather the next storm. Representatives of the Township Council, police and fire departments, Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), the Federal Emergency Management Agency…
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‘Meow’ is the time to adopt a kitty or cat
The Old Bridge Animal Shelter will host a “Meow Luau” kitten and cat adoption event 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 10 at 1 Old Bridge Plaza, Old Bridge. For more information or to see the animals that are up for adoption, visit www.petfinder.com/shelters/nj33/html.
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Holmdel eyes new life for former Bell Labs building
By KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer HOLMDEL — The Township Committee and Somerset Development will likely come to terms this month on a redevelopment agreement governing the long-term transformation of the 472-acre Alcatel Lucent site on Crawfords Corner Road. After months of debate and negotiation, Township Attorney Duane Davison said both sides are close to finalizing…
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Hundreds head to Sandy Hook for women’s lifeguard tourney
By KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer Competitors face off in the 1,000-yard Surfboat Challenge during the 29th annual All-Women Lifeguard Tournament at Sandy Hook on July 31. Sponsored by the National Park Service, the tournament featured more than 260 lifeguards from throughout the region competing in 10 different events. PHOTOS BY KEITH HEUMILLER/STAFF I t was…
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