Tag: Farmingdale
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Farmingdale voters will have say on school upgrades
FARMINGDALE – The Farmingdale Public School Board of Education will ask residents to approve a $4.81 million referendum in order to make renovations at the school. A special election to be held from 2-8 p.m. Sept. 26. Those who go to the polls will vote yes or no on the bonding ballot proposal that will…
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Farmingdale mayor, council members praise students
FARMINGDALE – Members of the Borough Council devoted time during a recent meeting to praise the Farmingdale Public School and its students. As he delivered the mayor’s report on July 5, Mayor James Daly spoke about the 2017 eighth grade graduation ceremony at the school and called it “amazing.” “I have gone to a lot…
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Councilwoman wants to educate public about feral cats
FARMINGDALE – Borough Councilwoman Patricia Linszky wants to work with the Monmouth County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (MCSPCA) to inform residents about stray cats and feral cats in the area. “We have a couple of feral cat colonies around here and one of them is maintained and one of them was…
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Decorated veteran becomes commander of New Jersey American Legion
A veteran of the U.S. Navy who has numerous ties to the local community will now lead the state American Legion. During the American Legion Department of New Jersey 99th annual Department Convention on June 9 in Wildwood, Darryl Reid was chosen to succeed Roger A. Gengaro for the 2017-18 term. “It feels great to…
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Vietnam Memorial Golf Outing set for June 26
The 23rd annual New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Foundations Golf Outing will take place June 26 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Eagle Oaks Golf and Country Club in Farmingdale. According to a press release from the foundation, there is still time to register to play in and/or sponsor the event. Silent auction donations…
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Families taught what to do in case of cardiac arrest
By Michael Benavides Staff writer FARMINGDALE – Parents and children were recently provided with information about how to properly respond to a situation during which an adult or a child is experiencing sudden cardiac arrest. The nonprofit organization Big Hearts to Little Hearts held a free Saving Hearts/Family Fitness night on April 25 at the…
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Boy Scout builds fire pit to respectfully retire U.S. flags
By Michael Benavides Staff Writer FARMINGDALE – An Eagle Scout candidate from Farmingdale has built a ceremonial fire pit at Borough Hall which will be used to conduct flag burning ceremonies during which worn out American flags will be properly and respectfully retired. Eric Sundberg, 18, the son of Kristin and Frank Sundberg, said he…
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Girl Scouts to honor local leaders, role models at gala
FARMINGDALE — The Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore will honor seven outstanding role models who are leading the way at its annual Women of Distinction & Community Partners Gala on March 3 at the Eagle Oaks Country Club in Farmingdale. Four will be honored as Women of Distinction, and additional honorees will include a Junior…
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New Girl Scout cookie to debut
Girl Scout cookie sales in Monmouth and Ocean counties kicked off on Jan. 14 and introduced a new cookie — the Girl Scout S’more, a delicious mix of graham, marshmallow and chocolate. This year’s sale also celebrates the 100th anniversary of Girl Scouts selling cookies. A century ago, a group of Oklahoma Girl Scouts began…
