Tag: News briefs
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Monmouth County News Briefs, Dec. 30
Supporters of LADACIN Network, a local nonprofit, have found a new way to Plunge into 2021 and enhance the lives of people with disabilities. The LADACIN Virtual Plunge will kick off on Jan. 16 and run through January 30. Instead of the traditional Plunge, it is a year to get creative with unique cold weather…
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Independent news briefs, Nov. 18
During a recent meeting of the Keyport Borough Council, officials authorized a closeout change order in a contract that had been awarded to Down to Earth Landscaping Inc. for improvements to Veterans Park and Terry Park. The original contract, authorized in 2018, totaled $485,941. According to a resolution, the firm completed work on the improvements…
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News Briefs, Nov. 11
Civil penalties for trespassing on or vandalizing agricultural or horticultural lands would be increased under legislation approved on Oct. 29 by the full New Jersey Assembly, 72-0. The minimum civil penalty under the bill (A-4233) would be raised from $1,000 to $2,500 if a court determines the damages sustained exceed $10,000. This increased penalty would…
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News Briefs, Aug. 12
The 2020 Discussion Series will continue at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 25 with “Putting Laughter Back into Marriage,” a Zoom webinar presentation. Kathy Lo Bue, managing director of Glen Eagle Advisors, LLC, and sponsor of the series, will be one of the presenters. She will be joined by Joseph Latini, a parish deacon at St. Gregory…
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News Briefs, June 10
Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore has announced the election of Teri O’Connor to a two-year term as chair of the organization’s board of directors. O’Connor, who works as Monmouth County’s administrator, will provide leadership to the 22-member board which sets strategic direction and policy to guide the nonprofit organization’s commitment to leadership development for…
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Monmouth News Briefs, May 27
On May 19, the Visiting Nurse Association Health Group (VNAHG) announced it had cared for its 600th patient infected with COVID-19 since the outbreak began. VNAHG has been providing comprehensive care in the home and community for COVID-19 patients. The overarching goal of VNAHG’s COVID-19 efforts has been to protect patients and employees while playing…
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Monmouth County News Briefs, April 29
A link to virtual story and craft time is available Monday through Friday at the Monmouth County Library website. Children’s librarian Pat Findra and staff have designed story times at 1:45 p.m. weekdays offering stories, at home crafts and special programs. The program is available on the library’s You Tube channel @MonCoLibrary accessible through Facebook,…
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News Briefs, April 22
The Jewish Heritage Museum of Monmouth County, Freehold Township, will remain closed to the public due to the coronavirus outbreak, according to a press release. Directors of the museum said their “highest priority is the safety and well-being of our visitors, staff and volunteers during this time. All programs through May and June will be…
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News Briefs, April 15
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Monmouth Park thoroughbred racetrack will delay the opening of its stabling area until June 1. Live racing is now scheduled to begin on the July 4th weekend. “We want to keep our horsemen and fans as informed as possible,” said Dennis Drazin, chairman and CEO of Darby Development LLC,…