Tag: Holmdel
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Dinner to fund supplies for troops overseas
By KAREN RAPOLLA Staff Writer LINCROFT — The annual holiday fundraiser dinner, “A Night for the Troops,” was recently held at Christian Brothers Academy (CBA) by members of Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) at both CBA and Trinity Hall, a high school for girls. Proceeds from the dinner will be used to purchase supplies for…
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Resident troubled by rushing of Cross Farms turf project
I first learned about the proposed turf when I received two mailers within days of each other: one glossy mailer from Holmdel Township promoting the project and a flyer from Preserve Holmdel explaining their position and actions taken. Upon recently joining Preserve Holmdel, I have learned that the design and engineering of this project is…
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Wreaths Across America tour to visit Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial
Each year, Wreaths Across America embarks on a six-day journey to remember and honor military personnel. Beginning in Harrington, Maine, a parade of trucks travels down the East Coast on a mission to lay remembrance wreaths at the grave sites of veterans at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia, and other veterans’ cemeteries along the…
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High school student strikes on a Light the Candle chapter
By KAREN RAPOLLA Staff Writer A Saint John Vianney High School (SJVHS) student lit a candle in an effort to help foster children. A Light the Candle chapter was formed this year at the suggestion of a sophomore student, Kristen Battista of Morganville. Light the Candle is a nonprofit movement that provides free, handmade birthday…
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Busy holiday season for Zilinski Memorial Fund
By JESSICA HARDING Staff Writer HOLMDEL — December will be a busy month for holiday shopping and wrapping, but more importantly –– for giving back to others. The Lt. Dennis W. Zilinski II Memorial Fund is a charitable organization, whose mission is to continue serving and assisting returning men and women who were wounded in…
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Two recognized at Holmdel Township Committee meeting
By JESSICA HARDING Staff Writer HOLMDEL –First Aid Chief Christopher Trischitta and Chairperson Betsy Wilson of Green Team were honored for their dedication and service by the Township Committee on Nov. 23. Trischitta was awarded the first ever Mayors’ Volunteer Service Award for his 12 years of dedication to the squad. A plaque was presented…
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Special election needed for Cross Farm Park expansion
Despite winning the election for Township Committee last month, there is still significant dissatisfaction among Holmdel residents with the way its mayor and Township Committee hastily passed a bond ordinance in September to incur a debt of $3.3 million for upgrades to Cross Farm Park. This includes two new artificial turf fields, expanded parking and…
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World-Class beauty treatments give you the ultimate experience in luxury
Skin Basically’s licensed aesthetician, Marina Bratshpis, pampers a clientele that has included both royalty and celebrities. And it’s no wonder a reported menagerie of high-profile clients has flocked to her—Marina boasts international training, including time spent as a skincare educator at Le Pli Day Spa in Cambridge, Mass. With experience behind her in both skincare…
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Necessity, funding of turf fields questioned in Holmdel
The Holmdel Township Committee hastily passed a bond ordinance of $3.3 million in September for upgrades to Cross Farm Park. The improvement plan for the park, as recommended by the Township Committee’s newly appointed Recreation Advisory Committee (RAC), is to construct two artificial turf fields for soccer/lacrosse play, expand parking facilities, add a toddler playground,…
