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New Jersey needs law to control invasive species

By Tom Gilbert What happens in Vegas may stay in Vegas, but what happens in New Jersey yards and gardens often can't be contained - especially when non-native plants are...

Monmouth County News Briefs, Jan. 25

The Assembly Judiciary Committee on Jan. 19 cleared a bill sponsored by Assemblywoman Vicky Flynn (R-Monmouth) that would,...

What’s happening in nature during winter’s chill?

By Alison Mitchell New Jersey was quite frigid in December, but temperatures warmed as the new year arrived. So...

Middletown Sun and Tinton Falls-Eatontown Sun Datebook, Jan. 25

• New Jersey Blood Services, a division of New York Blood Center, is conducting blood drives which are...

Monmouth County News Briefs, Jan. 18

The Monmouth County Park System is seeking entries into its Creative Arts Festival. This juried art show and...

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Chelsea Senior Living cites strict safety protocols for reduction of COVID infections among residents, staff

Chelsea Senior Living has conducted more than 23,000 COVID-19 tests of residents and staff since June 1, nearly eliminating infections in its 21 assisted...

State guidance outlines protocols for long-term care facilities and holiday visits

The New Jersey Department of Health has issued health and safety guidance for the state’s long-term care facilities, which provides measures for residents who...

Holmdel officials approve corrective action plan following municipal audit

HOLMDEL - The Township Committee has approved a corrective action plan in the wake of findings that were noted in an audit report submitted...

Authority’s directors approve Sustain and Serve NJ program

The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Board of Directors has approved the creation of the Sustain and Serve NJ program, a $2 million...

New Jersey American Water offers virtual information session on payment assistance programs

New Jersey American Water will hold a virtual information session for customers about its payment assistance programs from 4-5 p.m. Nov. 18. Representatives from New...

Independent Datebook, Nov. 18

• The American Red Cross will hold the following blood drives: Nov. 21, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Middletown Township Public Library, 55 New...

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Amos Lee - Transmissions Tour with Special Guest Julia Pratt


Music at Morpeth: Jacqueline Kerrod & Joe Morris

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