Tag: Monmouth County Historical Commission
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Monmouth County News Briefs, June 29
Monmouth County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon is seeking nominations for the Monmouth County Jane G. Clayton Award and for the M. Claire French Award for Leadership in Historic Preservation. Any individual who knows a person or an organization that has gone above and beyond to preserve the history of Monmouth County may submit a nomination…
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‘A Weekend in Old Monmouth’ historic tour returns for 2022
The Monmouth County Historical Commission has announced the return of “A Weekend in Old Monmouth,” with 49 historic sites throughout Monmouth County, on April 30 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on May 1 from noon to 5 p.m. “We are excited about the return of ‘A Weekend in Old Monmouth’ historic tour after…
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Monmouth County Historical Commission presents Preservation Awards for 2022
The Monmouth County Historical Commission awarded historic preservation matching grants totaling $59,843 for eight restoration projects at the 2022 grants presentation ceremony held virtually on Feb. 28. “I was honored to present the nine preservation grant awards to these commendable organizations for their dedicated work preserving historical structures in Monmouth County,” said Monmouth County Commissioner…
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Monmouth County News Briefs, March 16
A Howell resident who ran an illegal gambling business has admitted filing a false tax return, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced on March 9. Steven Bryce, 52, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Anne E. Thompson in Trenton federal court to Count Five of an indictment charging him with subscribing to a false tax…
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Monmouth County News Briefs, June 23
The Jewish Heritage Museum of Monmouth County has announced that after being closed to the public since March 2020, it has reopened. Hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. by appointment only. Admission is $5 for non-members and $3 for museum members. For this first stage of reopening, full vaccination and masks will be required,…
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Monmouth County historic preservation grants presented during virtual event
The Monmouth County Historical Commission awarded preservation matching grant awards totaling $61,215 for 10 restoration projects at the 2021 Grants Presentation ceremony held virtually on Feb. 22. “The annual awards ceremony for the Preservation Awards Program looked different this year, but it was still my sincerest honor to present grants to these organizations who have…
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Monmouth County seeks applicants for history grants
The Monmouth County Historical Commission has released its 2021 grant applications for the History Regrant Program and the Historical Preservation Grant Program. The commission will offer separate, virtual workshops to explain the application process to representatives of eligible, nonprofit organizations or municipalities, according to a press release from the county. “Each year, I eagerly await…
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Monmouth County Historical Commission presents preservation awards
The Monmouth County Historical Commission has announced the recipients of the county’s 2020 Historical Preservation Awards and the winners of the History Essay Contest for fifth-graders. The awards are presented to individuals and/or organizations who have taken on restoration and preservation projects for historic buildings in Monmouth County, according to a press release. “Preserving Monmouth…
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Allentown municipal annex receives county historic preservation grant
ALLENTOWN – The Allentown municipal annex on Church Street, a building with a history that dates to the 19th century, is getting some love from the Monmouth County Historical Commission. The historical commission awarded preservation matching grant awards totaling $57,815 for 12 restoration projects at the annual Preservation Grants Awards ceremony held Feb. 24. One…