Tag: Monmouth County
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Monmouth County in line for federal help in drug battle
The New York/New Jersey High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) program has been expanded to include Monmouth County, which has experienced a sharp rise in heroin and opioid use and trafficking, according to a press release from U.S. senators Cory Booker and Bob Menendez (both D-NJ). The designation will allow Monmouth County to receive federal…
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Explore Arbor Terrace Shrewsbury
What could be better than peace of mind? That’s what Arbor Terrace Shrewsbury offers to families in the Monmouth County area. The community, formerly known as Kensington Court, is located at 864 Shrewsbury Ave., Tinton Falls. Residents enjoy the best in senior assisted living and memory care at every level, including a full slate of…
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New Betsy Ross vessel introduced by officials, NY Waterway
By VASHTI HARRIS Staff Writer Monmouth County and Middletown officials joined Arthur E. Imperatore, president and founder of NY Waterway, at the Belford-Middletown Ferry Terminal on Oct. 6 to christen the Betsy Ross, the newest luxury ferry that will serve Monmouth County commuters. The Betsy Ross was christened by Imperatore’s wife, Dr. Mei Ling Yee.…
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Pallone meets with local media, discusses wide range of topics
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer KEYPORT — Over a hot plate of pancakes, eggs, bacon and hash browns, Congressman Frank Pallone (D-Monmouth, Middlesex) chatted candidly with local media, addressing topics from bipartisan efforts in recent legislation on the opioid epidemic to his push for sports betting in the state. Pallone, who represents the 6th District that covers most…
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Earle naval base will be focus of land use study
Monmouth County has been awarded a grant by the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) Office of Economic Adjustment to prepare a Joint Land Use Study (JLUS) for Naval Weapons Station Earle, which is located in portions of Colts Neck, Howell, Middletown, Tinton Falls and Wall Township. A JLUS is a cooperative land use planning effort…
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New Life Food Pantry seeks volunteers
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer HELMETTA — There is a desperate need for volunteer help at the New Life Food Pantry as the number of needy people rises. In operation since 2006, Kristen Tabert, pantry administrator, said they went from serving five to six Helmetta residents from donations received from the parish to now serving…
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County introduces bond to help redevelop Fort Monmouth
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer FORT MONMOUTH — The Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders is just one vote away from becoming larger players in the future development of Fort Monmouth. During the Aug. 11 Freeholders meeting, the board introduced a $35 million bond that, if adopted during the Aug. 24 meeting, would fund the…
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There’s a club for most everyone
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer If it is 6 a.m. on a Saturday, chances are you’ll find Freehold resident Joe Giles rowing down the Passaic River. Giles, like many other adults in Monmouth and Middlesex counties, was looking to be a part of a club, and after rowing in college, he opted to join the…
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Ocean Fire Department updates equipment
OCEAN TOWNSHIP-The Ocean Township Fire Department has equipped several fire trucks with a new information system aimed at helping provide better service. Monmouth County Sheriff Shaun Golden announced that the Township of Ocean Fire District #1 has equipped 13 of its fire vehicles with Spillman Flex Fire Mobile, enabling firefighters to access vital information upon…