Tag: Aberdeen
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Don’t abandon domesticated ducks, geese
Every year, domesticated ducks and geese are found abandoned in ponds and lakes. All domesticated animals are dependent on humans for food, water, shelter, veterinary care and love. Most of these ducks and geese are discarded “pets” from Easter or school hatching projects. Most are flightless. They do not join up with wild birds nor…
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Aberdeen Council focusing on Route 35 revitalization
By Kayla J. Marsh Staff Writer ABERDEEN – New life could soon be coming to Route 35 as township officials are seeking outside assistance to study the area highly traveled by residents and commuters alike. At the Township Council’s Feb. 2 meeting, the governing body authorized an agreement with Middletown-based T&M Associates for professional planning…
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Dog confirmed with rabies in Aberdeen
By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer ABERDEEN — Following the announcement that a local pit bull tested positive for rabies, the Monmouth County Health Department is asking anyone who may have come into contact with pit bull puppies in the Cliffwood section of the township in the last three weeks to contact the department immediately.…
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Aberdeen council discusses upgrades to Veterans Memorial Park
By Kayla J. Marsh Staff Writer ABERDEEN – Veterans Memorial Park at Cliffwood Beach will soon be getting a makeover that the governing body hopes will translate the site into an attractive destination spot for years to come. “We are very excited about this because it is probably one of the first things done in…
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Physical therapy a good first choice before surgery for rotator cuff tears
By Dr. Leonard J. Somarriba, D.P.T, C.S.C.S. and Dr. John Scafidi, P.T, D.P.T, FAAOMPT Why get surgery if you don’t need it? Those who experience nontraumatic rotator cuff tears, for example, would do just as well with “conservative treatment” such as physical therapy. That’s according to a study published in Bone and Joint Journal (“Treatment…
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District focuses on role of guidance counselors
By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer ABERDEEN — From academic support to one-on-one or group sessions, school guidance counselors provide a variety of skills and services for students to take advantage of to help them become productive citizens in the community. As established by N.J.A.C. 6A:8-3.2, school districts are required to implement a board of…
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(AB 2.12) Chocolate Festival slated at Aberdeen church
The Matawan United Methodist Church will host its annual Chocolate Festival from 5-9 p.m. Feb. 12 and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Feb. 13 at 478 Atlantic Ave., Aberdeen. The festival will feature a variety of homemade chocolate candies and various chocolate-covered items, such as pretzels, raisins, marshmallows, strawberries and more. Baked items such as fudge, brownies…
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Tab Ramos Indoor Sports Center, Aberdeen
Tab Ramos Indoor Sports Center, located at 17 Blair Road in Aberdeen, was established in August of 2003. Tab Ramos is a National Soccer Hall of Fame inductee and calls the Sports Center home. They oversee all the NJCSA 04 Soccer programs along with coaching the U20 Men’s National Soccer Team, and are involved in…
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Temple Beth Ahm Preschool, Aberdeen
Temple Beth Ahm Preschool is designed to provide a happy and nurturing environment, enabling children to develop a positive self image and love of learning. The curriculum is diverse and flexible, allowing the children to use all of their senses while developing the foundations for reading, language, math, science and social studies. In addition to…
