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Holmdel shutters 97-year-old fire company amid insurance, safety concerns

Holmdel shutters 97-year-old fire company amid insurance, safety concerns (via NJ.com)

HOLMDEL – The township’s oldest fire company was officially disbanded Tuesday evening. The Holmdel Township Committee eliminated the 97-year-old Fire Company No. 1 amid complaints that the company failed to respond to calls and refused to provide…

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Holmdel bans tailgating ahead of PNC Bank Arts Center’s summer concerts

UPDATE: CBS is reporting that the tailgating ban does not apply to concerts.

Holmdel bans tailgating ahead of PNC Bank Arts Center’s summer concerts (via NJ.com)

HOLMDEL – As the summer concert season nears, thousands of tailgaters and band superfans are preparing for the inevitable parking lot parties that often accompany major touring bands – but if they are coming to the PNC Bank Arts Center, they might…

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Posted: May 1st, 2014 | Author: | Filed under: Holmdel, Monmouth County | Tags: , , | 1 Comment »

Greg’s List: Things to do in Monmouth County this weekend, May 2-4, 2014

Monmouth County Post CardBy Greg Kelly

 

Friday, May 2

• Spring Lake Fashion Weekend Extravaganza– MORE INFO

  • Shrek the Musical at Count Basie Theatre (Red Bank) – MORE INFO
  • Sandy Hackett’s Rat Pack Show at Algonquin Arts Theatre (Manasquan) – MORE INFO
  • The Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at Spring Lake Theatre – MORE INFO

• Spring in Colts Neck Kitchen Tour – MORE INFO

• Evening Boat Tour of the Manasquan Reservoir (Howell) – MORE INFO

• Afternoon Tea with Mario Buatta (Rumson) – MORE INFO

• Jersey Jokers Present Joe Matarese (Red Bank) – MORE INFO

• Arts & Crafts Show at Monmouth Mall (Eatontown) – MORE INFOInlet300X250

• Meet Author Renee Graziano at Monmouth Mall (Eatontown) – MORE INFO

• Things to Know Before a Funeral (Shrewsbury) – MORE INFO

• Canine Art Auction (Colts Neck) – MORE INFO

• Central Jersey RV Show & Food Drive (Holmdel) – MORE INFO

• Holmdel High School Jazz Festival – MORE INFO

• Draw the Jersey Devil (Manalapan) – MORE INFO

• Nearly New Rummage Sale (Morganville) – MORE INFO

• Meet Author Mary Higgins Clark (Manasquan) – MORE INFO

  • A View of the Mountains at NJ Repertory Theatre (Long Branch) – MORE INFO
  • Play It Again Sam at Center Playhouse (Freehold) – MORE INFO
  • The Rocky Horror Picture Show (Aberdeen) – MORE INFO
  • Nunsense at First Avenue Playhouse (Atlantic Highlands) – MORE INFO
  • Laughter on the 23rd Floor by Monmouth Players (Middletown) – MORE INFO

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Posted: May 1st, 2014 | Author: | Filed under: Greg Kelly, Greg's List, Things to do in Monmouth County | Tags: , , , | 4 Comments »

Belmar’s Sandy debris removal costs questioned by federal auditors

Belmar’s Sandy debris removal costs questioned by federal auditors (via NJ.com)

Federal auditors are questioning more than $500,000 in Hurricane Sandy debris removal costs in Belmar, saying the town awarded two contracts that did not comply with federal rules and lacked paperwork to support other expenses. The Department of Homeland…

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Posted: May 1st, 2014 | Author: | Filed under: Belmar, FEMA, Superstorm Sandy | Tags: , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Belmar’s Sandy debris removal costs questioned by federal auditors

BizConnect Networking Expo

BizConnect

 

It will be warm and dry inside today at Branches Catering
123 Monmouth Road W. Long Branch, NJ 07764
Doors open at 4:30

Great Door Prizes, Food Tasting, Free Networking

Over 80 exhibitors, food, prizes, networking and a
food drive to support Lunch Break!

Bring a non-perishable food item to drop off at
the Lunch Break Booth.

Free Admission with a Business Card!

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Posted: April 30th, 2014 | Author: | Filed under: BizEturtle, West Long Branch | Tags: , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on BizConnect Networking Expo

Moody’s Expects New Jersey To Use ‘One-Shots’ To Fill Shortfall

Moody’s Expects New Jersey To Use ‘One-Shots’ To Fill Shortfall (via NJSpotlight)

While Gov. Chris Christie is proclaiming that there is “nothing off the table” to close this year’s $800 million budget gap, Moody’s Investors Service said yesterday it will be keeping a close watch not only on how heavily the state relies on…

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Posted: April 30th, 2014 | Author: | Filed under: Chris Christie, Christie Administration, New Jersey State Budget | Tags: , , , | Comments Off on Moody’s Expects New Jersey To Use ‘One-Shots’ To Fill Shortfall

Christie to name former attorney general as Port Authority chairman

Christie to name former attorney general as Port Authority chairman (via NJ.com)

TRENTON — Gov. Chris Christie today plans to name one former attorney general of New Jersey to replace another as chairman of the embattled Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, which has come under intense scrutiny in recent months, The Star…

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Posted: April 29th, 2014 | Author: | Filed under: Chris Christie, Port Authority | Tags: , , | Comments Off on Christie to name former attorney general as Port Authority chairman

NJ budget suffers another setback with $600M hole in April

NJ budget suffers another setback with $600M hole in April (via NJ.com)

TRENTON — New Jersey’s budget will take a big hit in April to the tune of $600 million, state officials announced today, warning that one of the best months for tax collections has been seriously behind Gov. Chris Christie’s expectations. The…

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Posted: April 29th, 2014 | Author: | Filed under: Chris Christie, Economy, New Jersey State Budget | Tags: , , | 4 Comments »

FEMA extends flood insurance filing deadline by 6 months

FEMA extends flood insurance filing deadline by 6 months (via NJ.com)

Homeowners filing flood insurance claims from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy now have more time to submit paperwork supporting their cases. The Federal Emergency Management Agency — which oversees the National Flood Insurance Program — is extending…

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Posted: April 29th, 2014 | Author: | Filed under: FEMA, Flooding, Superstorm Sandy | Tags: , , , | Comments Off on FEMA extends flood insurance filing deadline by 6 months

Baby girl, 2 adults shot in Asbury Park, police say

Baby girl, 2 adults shot in Asbury Park, police say (via NJ.com)

ASBURY PARK – Authorities are investigating a shooting that injured three people, including a baby girl, in the city on Monday evening. Shortly after 7:20 p.m. Monday, authorities responded to reports of multiple gunshots on the 700 Block of Comstock…

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Posted: April 29th, 2014 | Author: | Filed under: Asbury Park, Crime, Guns | Tags: , | Comments Off on Baby girl, 2 adults shot in Asbury Park, police say