Tag: Raritan Bay
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Large numbers of dead fish found at Raritan Bay, Sandy Hook Bay after Ida
Save Coastal Wildlife is receiving reports of many dead fish found on the beach from South Amboy eastward to Port Monmouth in Middletown. According to information provided by the non-profit organization, members who visited the area on Sept. 4 and 5 discovered: Most of the dead fish were Atlantic menhaden or bunker (Brevoortia tyrannus), though…
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Middlesex County, municipalities join initiative to reduce flood risk
A coalition of local Middlesex County leaders and technical experts announced the launch of the Resilient NJ: Raritan River and Bay Communities initiative, which will identify and implement flood risk reduction strategies for the Raritan River and Raritan Bay region to improve long-term environmental and economic resiliency. This joint effort led by the New…
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Learn how the Bayshore area played a role in the Revolutionary War during program at Old Bridge Library
Learn about Sandy Hook and the Bayshore area at the time of the Revolutionary War during a program at 2 p.m. on Sept. 22 at the Old Bridge Library, 1 Old Bridge Plaza, Corner of Cottrell Road and Route 516, Old Bridge. Route 36 through Atlantic Highlands, Highlands, Middletown and Sea Bright was a Revolutionary…
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Expansion of William Transco’s gas pipeline brings concerns of health and safety
OLD BRIDGE — With the possibility of a gas pipeline running through her neighborhood, Alice Russo, a resident of the Madison Park section of Old Bridge, stood up and said she is frightened. “Even if not for the environment, what would my property be worth?” she asked, should she decide to sell her home. “And…
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What will gas power facility mean for Old Bridge?
As the former director of Special Services in Old Bridge, I have always been concerned about environmental impacts on the health, safety and access to learning of children. As a citizen, I am motivated to do something about it. That’s why I am joining many others across Central Jersey who are concerned about a new…
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Rumson and Monmouth University team up to build field station
RUMSON Working toward providing students with more scientific opportunities, borough and Monmouth University officials revealed joint plans to develop a new county marine field station. The new Monmouth Marine and Environmental Field Station will provide unique opportunities for scientific research and educational collaboration between the professionals and students of the university and local schools, according…
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Raritan Bay welcomes new vice president of nursing
Hackensack Meridian Health Raritan Bay Medical Center welcomed Jane O’Rourke, DNP, R.N., NEA-BC, as its new vice president of nursing and chief nursing executive in June. A Glen Rock resident, O’Rourke brings more than 35 years of experience in hospital and nursing administration to Raritan Bay – Old Bridge and Raritan Bay – Perth Amboy.…
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Keyport Yacht Club’s raises $25K for charity
Steering their helms, releasing spinnakers, and using the power of the wind, sailboat racers competed in the Keyport Yacht Club‘s 17th annual Bill Volk Regatta fundraising event “Sailing for the Bayshore” to raise money for the Raine Foundation. “This year will be the fifth year that the Bill Volk Regatta will benefit the Raine Foundation. ‘Sailing…
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Funding fight continues for Margaret’s Creek cleanup
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — As cleanup at the Margaret’s Creek sector of the Raritan Bay Slag Superfund site finally begins, a battle of who is eventually going to pay for the cleanup continues to ensue in the courts. In a decision last month, the Supreme Court of New Jersey ruled against…