Tag: Monmouth County
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Monmouth County News Briefs, Dec. 28
Brookdale Community College, ARC of Monmouth County and Voyagers’ Community School have announced a free, pre-vocational program that offers adult students, ages 18 to 24, who have intellectual disabilities a classroom learning experience in life, consumer and employment skills, self-advocacy, healthy habits, financial literacy and the innovative use of technology. This grant award was funded…
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Monmouth County News Briefs, Dec. 21
The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners has announced the inaugural Monmouth County Travel Guide Cover Photo Contest, which is open now through Feb. 1. “The winning photo of the Monmouth County Travel Guide Cover Photo Contest will be featured on the cover of the guide that is requested worldwide. Additionally, it will be showcased…
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Monmouth commissioners announce ‘Brewed & Distilled in Monmouth’ initiative
The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners has announced the launch of the new “Brewed & Distilled in Monmouth” initiative. The initiative was announced during a press conference held at Red Tank Brewing Company, Red Bank, on Oct. 19. ” ‘Brewed & Distilled in Monmouth County’ is our new program which will assist in the…
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Garden at election offices commemorates amendment granting women right to vote
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — Monmouth County officials have unveiled a site they are calling the 19th Amendment Centennial Commemorative Garden at the county’s election offices in Freehold Township. The garden, which was unveiled to the public on Oct. 6, is a tribute of the passage of the 19th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution which states that,…
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Campers enjoy farm visits during first Grown in Monmouth camp
From the smiles on the campers’ faces, it was clear the Monmouth County Park System’s first offerings of its Grown in Monmouth summer camp was a success. Held from Aug. 8-12, each day took campers to a different site and brought new adventures. “The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners is thrilled about the first…
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Monmouth County News Briefs, Aug. 24
The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners has announced that the county has been awarded a reimbursement grant through the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) to promote electric vehicle (EV) adoption and tourism through investments in EV chargers on county property. “Monmouth County is thrilled to assist visitors and residents who have electric…
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Conservation easement will be used to preserve Millstone Township parcel
MILLSTONE – Municipal officials in Millstone Township have authorized the acquisition of a conservation easement on land at Burnt Tavern Road and Route 537 (Monmouth Road) to preserve the parcel as open space. The township will work with Monmouth County on the matter. During a meeting on Aug. 17, the members of the Township Committee…
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Monmouth County transfers ownership of historic school to Freehold Borough
FREEHOLD – The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously to transfer ownership of the Court Street School to Freehold Borough at no cost to the borough during their regular meeting on Aug. 11. The commissioners marked the occasion by presenting Freehold Borough Mayor Kevin Kane, Court Street School Foundation board members and their…
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County: Millstone roundabout project scheduled to begin in spring
MILLSTONE – Construction of a traffic roundabout in Millstone Township that will replace an intersection which has been an ongoing source of safety concerns is scheduled to begin in the spring of 2023. The roundabout will be constructed at the local intersection known as Scooter Corner, a five-spoke intersection that is not controlled by a…