Volunteers helping Volunteers in Middletown
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Middletown, NJ — Every little bit helps, especially in all-volunteer organizations. The Middletown Township Office of Emergency Management recently accepted a 1997 E450 Ambulance donated by the Port Monmouth First Aid Squad. The ambulance was still used as a primary response vehicle, until April when in an effort to maintain costs, a new home was sought for the apparatus.
OEM receiving the keys from Port Monmouth First Aid Squad, pictured (l to r) are R.A.C.E.S. member Bob Roman, R.A.C.E.S. Captain Mario Sellitti, OEM Director Charles Rogers, Port Monmouth First Aid Vice President Ken Howe, and Port Monmouth First Aid Captain Tanya Gioia. Photo by Bob Pfleger, Public Information Officer, Township of Middletown EMS Department
Freeholder D’Amico Attends National Energy Summit
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Commitment sought to fund ‘green’ projects in Monmouth County
FREEHOLD, NJ – Freeholder John D’Amico attended the second annual Local Clean Energy and Climate Leadership Summit in Washington D.C. recently and met with key federal policymakers to advocate for energy and climate legislation that would provide financial support to local governments for projects that will reduce energy consumption and global warming.
D’Amico joined 75 local government leaders throughout the country who met with officials from a half dozen federal agencies and key congressional leaders to urge continued federal support to local governments for projects that will reduce greenhouse gas emissions and make government buildings and vehicles more energy efficient.
“Monmouth County received $4.2 million last year to install energy efficient boilers and chillers in county buildings, LED traffic lights and a Park System solar project,” D’Amico said. “Continuing this program would provide an ongoing source of funding to implement additional local initiatives that conserve energy, promote renewable energy, cut carbon pollution and create jobs.”
Anna Little Claims Victory in the 6th District
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HIGHLANDS, NJ - Mayor Anna Little has claimed victory over Diana Gooch in the 6th Congressional District Republican Primary race. She sent a message to supporters thanking them for their support. She especially noted support from the Bayshore and Jersey Shore tea party groups for their work on the campaign. Little declared, "the tip of the tea party sword is right here in New Jersey!"
She urged supporters to carry the message throughout the district and work to "retire Frank Pallone."
The following is the text of her message:
Wanted: Crafts, Flowers, Baked Goods and More
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For 2010 Monmouth County Fair
FREEHOLD, NJ – Do you think you bake the best cookies, grow the biggest and juiciest tomatoes, or make the most creative crafts in your neighborhood? You may have what it takes to earn a blue ribbon in the 2010 Monmouth County Fair Home & Garden Competition. So gather up your best needlepoint, knitting, and craft creations and get ready to enter them in this year’s competition. Keep that blue ribbon in mind as you pick eggplant, peppers, and herbs. Ceramics, dolls, jewelry or creations in wood could demonstrate just how versatile you or your neighbors are. And, your painting, drawing, or photograph could be the fine arts highlight of this year’s Monmouth County Fair.
Display of floral entries at 2009 Monmouth County Fair
The Monmouth County Park System will be accepting entries of art, photos, crafts, honey, needlework, and canned goods on Sunday, July 18 from 10am to 3pm and on Monday, July 19 from 9am to 12noon. Entries from Senior Centers will be accepted on Monday during those times and on Tuesday, July 20 from 9am-12noon. Flower, plant, and vegetable entries should be delivered to the Fairgrounds on Friday, July 23 from 8am to 11am. Baked goods should be delivered to the Fairgrounds on Saturday, July 24 from 8am to 11am.
Atlantic Highlands Parade and Monument Dedication
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ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS, NJ - Spectators lined up early along First Avenue to view the annual Memorial Day parade. Leading off the march was a color guard from Naval Weapon Station Earle followed by veterans, boys scouts, church groups, little leaguers, politicians, and emergency services personnel among others.
After the parade, a new monument was dedicated at Veterans Memorial Park to the memory of those Atlantic Highlands native who died in service to their county. Peter Doyle, commander of the American Legion C. Eugene Allen Memorial Post 141, presided over the ceremony. Members of the American Legion post and Grand Lodge of Freemasons laid wreathes. As the roll was called for the fallen servicemen, an American flag was placed in their honor at the foot of the new memorial.
Bernard Frotton, a former Post Commander, was awarded an American flag that had been flown twice during missions in Iraq.
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