Tag: Keyport
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In the Service: Kevin D. Lewis
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Kevin D. Lewis graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training also earn four…
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Four candidates in race for two seats on Keyport Borough Council
KEYPORT – Four candidates are seeking two three-year terms on the Keyport Borough Council in the Nov. 5 election. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. The candidates are incumbent Democrats Victoria Pacheco and Delia Sosa McDermott, and Republicans Elmer Graham Jr. and Daniel Fox. Graham did not respond to requests for…
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Blood drives planned in November
New Jersey Blood Services has scheduled the following blood drives: 2-8 p.m. Nov. 7, Most Holy Redeemer, 133 Amboy Road, Matawan 2-8 p.m. Nov. 7, Shrewsbury Hose Company No. 1, 783 Broad St., Shrewsbury 2-8 p.m. Nov. 11, Keyport Donor Center, 1927 Atlantic St., Keyport To donate blood or for information on how to organize…
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ABC Studios’ new show ‘Emergence’ films in Keyport
KEYPORT – Members of the Keyport Borough Council have given their consent to ABC Studios to film a new program, “Emergence,” in the borough. “Emergence” is an American mystery-themed thriller drama television series created by Tara Butters and Michele Fazekas for ABC Studios. The show is scheduled to premiere at 10 p.m. on Sept. 24.…
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Cliffwood youngster receives special gift from community
Stephen Szczepaniak, a past vice president of the South Central District New Jersey State Elks Association, would do anything to help his “little buddy.” His little buddy is Jacob, a 10-year-old boy from Cliffwood. Jacob, who has cerebral palsy, is a soon-to-be middle school student with a personality that shines just as bright as his…
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Renovations underway at Keyport Central School, high school
KEYPORT – Improvements that were included in a $16.7 million bond referendum that residents approved last fall are underway at Keyport High School and Keyport Central School. On Nov. 6, the referendum was approved in a vote of 1,364 “yes” to 955 “no.” Keyport has about 4,500 registered voters. The Keyport Central School, which educates…
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Keyport receives grant to examine areas in need of rehabilitation
The Borough of Keyport has been awarded a $125,000 grant from the Neighborhood Preservation Program (NPP) to conduct a study of areas in the municipality that are in need of rehabilitation. “The first step will be an assessment of properties (that abut Route 35 and Route 36) and how they can best be deployed to…
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Keyport council awards contract for solid waste collection
KEYPORT – The Keyport Borough Council has awarded a one-year contract to Suburban Disposal for solid waste and recyclable materials collection and disposal for the borough. Councilman Joseph Sheridan, Councilman Isaiah Cooper, Councilman Matthew Goode, Councilwoman Victoria Pacheco, Councilman Dennis Fotopoulos and Councilwoman Delia McDermott voted to award the contract to the company during a…
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Keyport council renews liquor licenses for businesses, clubs
KEYPORT – The Borough Council has renewed the liquor licenses of businesses and organizations in Keyport for the period beginning July 1, 2019 and ending June 30, 2020. Councilman Joseph Sheridan, Councilman Isaiah Cooper, Councilman Matthew Goode, Councilwoman Victoria Pacheco, Councilman Dennis Fotopoulos and Councilwoman Delia McDermott voted to renew the liquor licenses during a…
