Earlier this month, the Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School community said goodbye to one of its most beloved mentors, state championship-winning football coach, Jerry Schulte.
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Caroline Flinn is a rising senior at Rumson Fair Haven Regional High School in Rumson, New Jersey. Over the past few months, a passion for ecological preservation led her to investigate what she calls a “pawsitively perilous” issue that negatively impacts the health of our water, soil, wildlife, and climate: improperly disposed dog waste. When asked about how she became interested in the issue, Caroline laughed, explaining that while she does not have a dog, during regular walks around her neighborhood, she often noticed bags of dog poop littered on the ground. Irked by the issue, she began researching the impact of dog waste on the environment.
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The phrase “it takes a village to affect change” developed a new meaning for the Lipnicky family in February of 2019, after what began as shoulder pain for Olivia Lipnicky- the 8-year-old daughter of Brian and Emma Lipnicky and older sister to her brother, Jack- turned into the unnerving diagnosis of a spinal cord tumor, later identified as a diffuse midline glioma on March 1, 2019.
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Two of Central Jersey’s most cherished institutions, the Woolley-Boglioli and Holmdel Funeral Homes have been caring for Monmouth County families for generations. Originally founded by the Sexton family in 1882, the Long Branch location took on the Woolley name in the 1920s, when Willis A. Woolley joined the business. Woolley would later become the owner of the funeral home and continued to build its practice and reputation.
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Simply put, Southside Johnny Lyon is New Jersey rock-and-roll royalty. As much a part of the Jersey Shore culture as saltwater taffy and summer beach badges, Lyon has been dubbed “the Grandfather of the New Jersey Sound”
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Brigadier General Lisa Hou’s affinity for Monmouth County began as a child, not long after her parents moved their family here from Washington, DC. Raised in Middletown and Rumson, and currently a resident of Belmar, Hou proudly describes her home county, saying, “you have everything you could want here – great communities, great people, and a great location… what else could you want?”
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Chef David Burke & Suzanne Sicora-Ludwig team up to help Soup Kitchen 411 combat food insecurity while supporting local restaurants. The COVID-19 pandemic hit the state of New Jersey particularly hard. With over nine million Garden State residents living in close proximity, it was anticipated early-on that coronavirus would be difficult to contain. Aware of this possibility, in early 2020, the state government ordered the temporary closure of many businesses and services to ensure that New Jerseyans limited their exposure to one another, the idea being that reduced public contact would curb the spread of the virus and hasten the end of the pandemic.
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“Central Jersey does exist,” New Jersey’s First Lady emphatically stated. “I know because it’s where I live.” “The nice thing about living in Central Jersey is that it means I can stay out of the fray when it comes to the North Jersey/South Jersey divide debate,” she joked. Tammy Murphy and her husband moved to Monmouth County twenty-five years ago and settled in Middletown Township. Their careers had brought them to Hong Kong for a time, and when they were relocated to New York City for work, the Murphys began looking for places to live in the region that would meet their needs and enable them to commute to the city.
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The Ridge Road Run 5K will take place on May 7, 2023 at Rumson-Fair Haven High School, with proceeds going towards suicide and mental health/wellness prevention, education and awareness benefitting students at Red Bank Catholic (RBC), Red Bank Regional (RBR), and Rumson-Fair Haven (RFH) High Schools and their greater school communities.
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Get social with your pet celebrity! #CMPetCelebs Your pets can be celebrities too. Send in a photo to info@communitymagazinenj.com!
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Get social with your pet celebrity! #CMPetCelebs Your pets can be celebrities too. Send in a photo to info@communitymagazinenj.com!
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Get social with your pet celebrity! #CMPetCelebs Your pets can be celebrities too. Send in a photo to info@communitymagazinenj.com!
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For most people driving along Route 34 or over Normandy Road, Naval Weapons Station Earle (NWSE) appears to be simply the woods on the other side of the fence. Of course in the back of one’s mind there is always the knowledge that there is something important going on behind the scenes that keeps us safe but for so many that mystery was always in the shadows. Then in the middle 2020 Captain Ed Callahan assumed duty as Commanding Officer, and despite the challenges of the pandemic, he has been steadfast in his determination to show the importance of NWSE not just for protecting our country but also serving as an invaluable resource to our local community.
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If you’re old enough to remember the 80s, you may recall the buzz around movies like Top Gun, wearing neon-colored…well, everything…as we danced to Let’s Get Physical, and either buying or receiving a home-brew kit for beer. Although enjoying the pleasure of alcohol started more than 7,000 years ago, in the beginning of 1979 it was still illegal in our country to brew your own beer at home. President Jimmy Carter and the Cranston Act changed all that and ushered in the home-brew hobby craze that reached its peak during the decade that followed. Soon the idea of craft beer, as it came to be called, as a viable local business took hold around the country and microbreweries and brewpubs began emerging in the 80s and 90s. As September is the traditional start of Octoberfest for all beer-loving enthusiasts, we at CM caught up with the man who pioneered the brewpub in New Jersey. He owns Triumph in Red Bank, the oldest continually operating brewpub brand in our state. Settle back, pour yourself a pint, and meet your neighbor Adam Rechnitz.
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Her story is one of hope and determination. After being told pregnancy would be impossible for her, she endured her second bout with an aggressive cancer while pregnant. Despite the advice of specialists to terminate the pregnancy, she postponed needed treatments to keep her unborn child safe despite a possible Down syndrome diagnosis. Six and a half years later she is cancer-free, her son is healthy, and she has a new book coming out later this year titled Don’t Look Up the Mountain. The epitome of what a mother’s love can endure and provide, meet your neighbor Laila Hardy-Johnson.
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Whenever we kids would ask my mother what she wanted to do for Mother’s Day she would always say, “Every day is Mother’s Day.” As a child, even a teenager, I had no idea what that meant. Now I think it falls somewhere between how a mother’s work is never done and the idea that any day you spend with one of your children is special. Two of our Community neighbors, who happen to be a mother and daughter who live across the street from one another in Middletown, spend every day together working a career that is never truly done – helping children. Dr. Bernadette Mullen and Shaylyn Stilwell co-own Speech Start, open six days a week and located in both Rumson and Hazlet, and lead a team of therapists who develop and tailor programs that meet the developmental requirements of children with special needs. As May is both the month we collectively celebrate moms and National Speech and Language Awareness Month, we caught up with the dynamic duo who share a growing business and a love for helping children.
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A long-time Monmouth County resident, he has made a career of helping people either find the perfect home or sell their current home. He has earned the New Jersey Realtors Circle of Excellence Sales Award every year since starting in business in 2008, and prides himself on having both the respect of his clients and peers in the industry. Meet realtor Christian Giamanco.
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After competing at the collegiate level alongside Olympic caliber athletes, Austin Gere has co-founded College Bound Nutrition (CBN) with his brother Alex Gere to offer proper training and nu[1]trition to young athletes at the high school and middle school levels. They call it Human Power Training – not focused on any one particular sport or talent, but instead striving to make the athlete quicker and more powerful.
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Q: What can occur when a motivated individual acts on an idea and enlists the community to make it a reality? A: STEAMpark, a non-profit organization to inspire life-long learning. Five years ago, Leigh Dym— concerned about both the lack of after school activities for underserved children, and scarce activities for all those not involved in sports—decided to act. She recruited many of her Rumson neighbors to set up programs focused on STEAM: Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. And so began STEAMpark, an organization dedicated to helping children in kindergarten through eighth grade to each reach their full potential, regardless of income or zip code.
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Charles Hill Jones Named Grand Marshal After a one-year hiatus due to the worldwide pandemic, the Rumson St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee will once again gather the community together for its annual Parade to be held March 13 at 1:00 p.m. Held since 2013, thousands of area residents are expected to lineup along River Road in Rumson to witness the area’s signature St. Patrick’s Day Parade to be led by long-time Rumson resident Charles Hill Jones.
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Real life sisters and Rumson natives, Catherine Ashmore Bradley and Aubin Bradley hosted and sponsored a private charity event with The Professional Performance Prep in support of Family and Children’s Service Operation Sleighbells! They raised over $2,500 in online and gift card donations for FCS Operation Sleighbells.
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Meet Tom Paolella Enjoy the Process is a saying that applies to many events in our lives— for most people, shopping for a car or truck is not one of them. One common complaint is a lack of confidence that the dealer has offered the best price. (Remember the Seinfeld dealership episode and the line item for “additional overcharge”?) Others find it tedious, confusing, or time-consuming. Then there is Tom Paolella who embraces the process. Nine years ago, Tom founded Car Concierge Plus, a unique service to level the playing field between dealers and buyers.
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The movie RUSHED premiered in Red Bank at the Basie Center Cinemas. Rumson’s own Siobhan Fallon Hogan wrote, produced, and starred in this suspenseful film which addresses the important and timely issue of fraternity hazing rituals. The movie focuses on the emotional issues experienced by a suburban mother who must deal with the aftermath of her son’s tragic fraternity hazing.
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Hanan Ayoub, MD, MPH, IMD, is a practitioner, researcher, educator, and pioneer in naturopathic, integrative, and environmental medicine. Early on in her career, Dr. Ayoub was inspired to go beyond traditional medical treatments alone. “I realized there are available natural ways to prevent our body systems from shutting down, and to prevent patients from becoming disabled or dying prematurely,” Dr. Ayoub explained. The Atlantis Centers treats patients, educates those interested in holistic healthcare, and established Waves of Equality, an environmental community outreach organization.
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When CM last featured Jessica Springsteen in 2018, LiliAnn Paras, Director of Marketing & Features, concluded their interview by asking if we would see Jessica competing in Japan on the U.S. Olympic Equestrian Team in 2020. Already one of the best female riders in the world and a show jumping champion, Jessica answered, “I hope so!” And now in Tokyo, a year later than expected, the world watched as her lifelong dream of competing in the Olympics became a reality.
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Green Leaf Pet Resort, circa 2011, is a product of more than 50 years of canine-wellness and training experience from its founder, Shelly Leibowitz. Covering all things canine, from training to boarding, daycare to swimming, parties to boutiques, it’s one of the largest and most comprehensive pet facilities in Monmouth County. We caught up with Meghan Flynn, Green Leaf’s Marketing and Events Manager, to go beyond the brand.
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RFH Class of 2021 Gets the Celebration They Deserve On June 17, 2021, in a ceremony that resembled normalcy and tradition in every sense, 245 extraordinary students sat together for the last time on the field of Kessler Stadium at Monmouth University for the conferral of their diplomas to mark their graduation from Rumson Fair Haven Regional High School.
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Mrs. New Jersey United States 2018, and United States of America’s Mrs. New York 2021, Ann Pennington was crowned Queen of all the states as United States of America’s Mrs. for 2021. A resident of Rumson, Ann’s company, Eye for Style, has an office in New York, making her eligible in both New York and New Jersey.
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Despite the challenges of the pandemic and the severe restrictions facing restaurants, renowned Chef David Burke managed to open three new restaurants in New Jersey over the past year. And now he’s preparing to open the fourth – Red Horse by David Burke, on the site of the former Fromagerie in Rumson. The prospective opening date is March 24.
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Artist Creates Beauty with Glass Artist Ira Rosenberg lives in Rumson with his wife, his two children, Emily and Erik, and their dog, Mack. Art has played a central part in Ira’s life, beginning with his childhood drawings, his formal art education, and culminating in a career at Nickelodeon spanning 25 years, where he is currently an Art Director.
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Brothers Bill and Drew Cowley started their business 31 years ago and have expanded their offering to now include pest control, nuisance wildlife control, and mold abatement in both Monmouth and Somerset counties. They also have divisions within the company that handle bird control, insulation installation, crawlspace repair, gutter guard installation, minor repairs, and a Christmas light and decorating business called Christmas Decor by Cowleys. Having been raised in Manalapan, the brothers have lived and worked in and around Monmouth County their entire lives. Bill lived in Tinton Falls before moving to Oakhurst 27 years ago with his wife, Barbara. They have four children, Drew, Rhett, Maeve, and Trevor. Drew has lived in Brielle for 30 years with his wife, Sandy while raising their three children, Shae, Tanner and Janie. Go beyond the brand with us as we introduce you to the siblings who form the leadership team of Cowleys.
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On Giving Tuesday, the Sea Bright Fire and Rescue, Company 43, was treated to lunch by nine-year-old Crawford Pennington and his family. Crawford admires the firefighters and policemen and thinks of them as superheroes, so he was thrilled with his private tour and VIP ride in the fire engine after he had served lunch. He was able to chat to the Police Chief, Fire Chief, and a very special German Shepherd named Rika who spends a lot of her time at the station. “It’s very important to show our thanks to those who are always helping others,” Crawford shared with his parents.
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Former Rumson Fair Haven Regional High School (RFH) football and track star, Charlie Volker, has laced up different spikes five years after leaving the halls of RFH to take his speed and skill to the ice. The All State and All Shore running back and sprinter took on a completely new challenge when his post-college plans to try out for the NFL were paused due to the pandemic. As Bulldog fans have come to expect from the standout student and athlete who went on to continue his academic and athletic career at Princeton University, Volker has found immediate success in the sport of bobsledding.
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Meet Your Neighbor: Scott Novick What many of us considered an aging location that held great memories, Scott Novick saw as an opportunity. Alternate Ending Beer Co. (AE) opened its doors in October in what once was the movie theater in Aberdeen, honoring both childhood memories and a forward-thinking business model.
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Congregation B’nai Israel in Rumson welcomes you to a virtual screening of the 2013 BBC Imagine documentary film, “Broadway Musicals – A Jewish Legacy”, hosted by the CBI Library Committee, on January 31st at 11:00 am. Enjoy the excitement, history and imagery of the shows and icons of Broadway theater, and see the roles of Jewish composers and lyricists in the creation of the modern American musical, with highlights including Leonard Bernstein, Stephen Sondheim, Irving Berlin, George and Ira Gershwin, Oscar Hammerstein II, Kurt Weill, and others.
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Monmouth County is filled with creative people, and musician Kyle Ward fits right in. Kyle lives in Rumson with his parents Lynne and Hugh, his sister Maddie, and dog Ziggy. After attending Rumson-Fair Haven High School, Kyle continued his education at Berklee College of Music in Boston. He recently collaborated with fellow Rumson resident, Siobhan Fallon Hogan, on her original film, RUSHΣD, serving as assistant sound engineer and composing four original songs. Although he enjoyed a small acting part, music is definitely Kyle’s passion and at age 25, he already is a multifaceted accomplished musician. Meet Kyle Ward: performer, music teacher, producer, and composer.
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Art heals and serves as a refreshing distraction for both the artist and the viewers. One such pleasant distraction awaits viewers in downtown Rumson. Local renowned portrait artist, Mary Connell Gaynor, has enlivened the local scene with her remarkable animal murals, meticulously created on the walls of Rumson Wine & Spirits. This contribution to Rumson is particularly fitting, given Mary’s connection to the town and Monmouth County. She spent much of her childhood in Rumson, raised her own family there, and earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts from Monmouth University.
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One acre of land at the foot of the Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge on Ocean Avenue located directly across from the Anchorage Public Beach is being transformed into a unique public park. The future home of the Shrewsbury Riverfront Park will be at the site of the former Anchorage Apartments, which were destroyed by Superstorm Sandy. “The State Department of Environmental Protection offered to buy the property after the building was destroyed during Superstorm Sandy. This would be a Green Acres Purchase that would require the Borough to develop and manage the property,” explained Administrative Assistant of Special Projects Frank Lawrence.
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Announces 2021 Parade Charity Recipient: With the help of the Rumson St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee, a host of community activities that will raise awareness and funds for local non-profits is already underway. In September, the Parade Committee hosted its seventh annual Erin Open Golf Tournament and the second annual Pickleball Clinic at the Rumson Country Club. The shotgun tournament began early in the morning with a solemn tribute to honor and remember those lost during 9/11. Following the tournament, clinic and a buffet luncheon, Parade Board President Christopher Neary announced its 2020-2021 beneficiary will be Shore House, which is based in Long Branch. This unique recovery program offers meaningful social, educational, and employment opportunities to restore hope, independence, and self-worth for people living with mental illness.
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Meet Cathy S. Davis, Independent College Counselor The college admissions process can be very stressful in “normal” times. Now, the pandemic has added layers of new issues and strategies as colleges change their requirements and methods, and students weigh their best options. Meet Cathy Davis, a former high school guidance counselor, guiding families for more than 25 years. She understands the students, the process, and as importantly, has built relationships with many admission departments.
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All Saints’ Church (The Stone Church) will be hosting its annual Winterfest outdoors on December 5 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
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The Dr. George Sheehan Track Event will take place October 18 outdoors at the Lincroft campus of Christian Brothers Academy (CBA) to honor the noted cardiologist and avid runner who was a founder of the school and fostered the winning track program. Along with the Sheehan family, noted friends of Shore-area running Tim McLoone and Elliott Denman will be guest speakers at the event.
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She looks at nutrition as medicine, believes in the mind-body connection, and uses your body’s GI system’s link to immunity to promote wellness. Now that her youngest child of four is in college, a doctor of 30 years has reeducated herself and started her own practice, Del Negro Integrative Health in Red Bank. Meet your neighbor from Rumson, Dr. Robyn Del Negro.
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The horse is our state’s animal. How appropriate that Monmouth’s own Jamie Baldanza photographs horses professionally and advocates for them passionately. Jamie’s involvement with horses is broad in scope, from documenting the plight of those bound for slaughter, to traveling across the world to Mongolia to cover the ancient endurance races still held today. But Jamie’s affinity for American Wild Mustangs catapulted her art and mission to new heights, culminating in the release this summer of the documentary, Wild Lands, Wild Horses, recognized in nine film festivals including a win at the Monmouth Film Festival.
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In honor of the lives lost and the fearless display of heroism by rescue teams and citizens who responded to the tragedy on September 11, 2001, the Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders will sponsor a “Tribute in Lights” for three nights beginning on Friday, Sept. 11, 2020.
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Behind this innovative and expanding Red Bank business… is a woman. In 2017, Kristina Henderson took the helm at a promotional products company, tripled sales in one year, and rebranded the company known today as Henderson Promos. Her ownership and efforts resulted in the company’s recognition as both a certified Women’s Business Enterprise and SBA Woman Owned Small Business. Kristina grew up in Colts Neck and credits her versatile background in preparing her for the many roles involved in managing a business. Perhaps most striking is Kristina’s ability to engage with people. She was awarded the titles of Miss Congeniality and Most Photogenic as a finalist in the Miss Massachusetts USA Pageant in 2016, and the Best Interview Award in the 2012 Miss New Jersey USA Pageant. She has a sense of adventure, sparked by her stint as a flight attendant at age 19, and an appreciation of service from her time in the restaurant industry. She studied journalism while living in Hawaii, finished her degree at Boston University, worked as a news producer in New Hampshire, fund-raised for the Human Rights Campaign in DC, and volunteered as a “discharge buddy” at Boston Children’s Hospital.
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Exquisite space, unique gifts, & a friendly vibe greet each person at the brand new Scheál Spa. Owner Christina Depascale loves to banter and laugh with her clients, making the treatments that much more enjoyable. Christina is an empath healer aesthetician, a true “skin guru”, having studied organic chemistry for years, earning many certifications. Raised between Europe and Rumson, she honed her craft working side by side with makeup magnate Laura Mercier for more than 16 years, treating such luminaries as the princesses of Georgia and Turkey and many celebrities.
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Seeking individuals dedicated to preserving Monmouth County’s past Monmouth County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon is seeking nominations for the Monmouth County Jane G. Clayton Award and the M. Claire French Award for Leadership in Historic Preservation. If you know a person or an organization that has gone above and beyond to preserve the history of Monmouth County, nominate that person by July 15.
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46 historic sites will open for visits May 5 & 6 The annual “Weekend in Old Monmouth” event returns this weekend with 46 historic sites throughout Monmouth County opening their doors to visitors at the same time.
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Public Works crews prepping roads and monitoring storm | Emergency Management is ready to assist, if needed Meteorologists are predicting significant snowfall overnight in Monmouth County and the Department of Public Works and Engineering is preparing County roads and monitoring the anticipated storm.
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This November 24, 2017 at Count Basie Field in Red Bank will mark the 16th consecutive “Black Friday” when Little Silver and Shrewsbury residents will square off in a flag football match, formerly known as “The White Road Cup”. The game had always been played on White Road in Little Silver where Red Bank Catholic football practices, which happened to be the border of the two towns. What started in 2002 as a pick-up event among a few friends, has now grown into a colossal community fundraiser helping to tackle hunger with Lunch Break as its sole benefactor. In recent years, the participants have raised over $25,000 and donated trucks full of clothing and non-perishable goods to those in need.
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Regular maintenance on bascule span; bridge closed 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. The Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge (S-32) over the Shrewsbury River will undergo maintenance work, weather permitting, to its center bascule span from 8 p.m. Thursday, March 2 to 6 a.m. Friday, March 3. The overnight closure will allow the Monmouth County Division of Bridges staff to perform regular maintenance to the bridge’s movable section.
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