Tag: Fair Haven
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Stay alert while staying fit this spring
By Kenny Walter Staff Writer Spring has arrived and so have the runners, the walkers and the bike riders. However, for many who are now taking advantage of the outdoor season, their forms of exercise do come with some risks. Today, many are increasingly distracted in the digital age by their phones, which is particularly…
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River Rats offer sailing instruction for children and adults
River Rats Sail Training will hold an open house from 1 p.m.-4 p.m. April 17 at the Fair Haven Community Center, 35 Fisk Street. The River Rats organization has been teaching sailing to youngsters from ages 9 up to 16, for more than 50 years from its home on the Navesink River. River Rats also…
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Fair Haven volunteer firefighter arrested
By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer A 19-year-old Fair Haven volunteer firefighter has been charged with one count of second degree aggravated arson following an investigation into a fire that occurred on the property of a borough church late last week, according to officials. Following a joint investigation by the Monmouth County’s Prosecutor’s Office and…
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Registration opens for youth canoeing program
The Navesink Maritime Heritage Association in Fair Haven is now accepting registrations for its River Rangers summer canoeing program for children age 10-14. The weekly program will run from 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Sessions will be held July 11-15, July 18-22, Aug. 1-5, Aug. 8-12 and Aug. 15-19. Participants will learn boating and…
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Karen’s School of Fashion, Marlboro, Fair Haven and New York City
KSOF/Karen’s School of Fashion offers fun and innovative fashion design classes and fashion camp designed to spark creativity at any age. The design school offers fashion classes and fashion camp consisting of sketching, draping, sewing, pattern making, accessory, textile design and architecture/interior design for kids, teens, and adults. KSOF offers an exclusive fashion show program…
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Fair Haven mayor recognized for bicycle, pedestrian advocacy
New Jersey’s statewide bicycle and pedestrian advocacy organization has designated Fair Haven Mayor Benjamin Lucarelli as one of the 2016 recipients of its Advocate of the Year Award. Selected by the Board of Directors of the NJ Bike & Walk Coalition each year, individuals and organizations are given the award in recognition of their excellence in…
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Foundation’s luau set for Feb. 27
FAIR HAVEN — The Foundation of Fair Haven will host the fundraiser “Tiki Haven Luau” from 6:30-10:30 p.m. Feb. 27 at the hall of Knights of Columbus Red Bank Council 3187, 200 Fair Haven Road. The event is for adults 21 and older and will benefit Fair Haven Days. Wear a Hawaiian shirt and enjoy food,…
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Grant will fund resiliency plan for 15 Two River towns
By Kenny Walter Staff Writer OCEANPORT- Several local municipalities will benefit from a federal grant to fund a 36-month study on sea-level rise and what can be done to improve resiliency and limit flooding. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) awarded the 15 municipalities comprising the Two River Council of Mayors a Regional Coastal…
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Mayor boasts bike lanes, new park in Fair Haven
By Kayla J. Marsh Staff Writer FAIR HAVEN – Plans continue to get underway to establish dedicated bicycle/pedestrian lanes throughout several municipalities in Monmouth County. The initiative to encourage safer bicycling has seen some major advancements in the past year with municipalities and the Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders working together to establish what…