Grant Money Available for Local Park Space
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All Monmouth County towns are eligible to apply by Sept. 22
FREEHOLD – The Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders is once again soliciting applications from municipalities wishing to compete for a share of $2 million from the Monmouth County Municipal Open Space Grant Program to create, expand and improve local parks.
Applications for the latest round of grants have been mailed to all 53
The grants, part of a competitive matching-funds program for municipalities, are administered by the
“This open space grant program is an opportunity for towns to partner with the county in the provision of recreation and open space spaces that benefit our residents and the environment,” said Freeholder Lillian G. Burry, liaison to the
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Index of Monmouth Probate Records Now Searchable Online
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Surrogate makes index available dating back to 1991
FREEHOLD, NJ – Looking for information on a will? Now you can use the Internet to search the Index of Probate Records at the Monmouth County Surrogate’s Office.
“In this age of online access to information, this will allow the public to research part of the Surrogate’s probate index without the need to submit a written or telephone request,” Monmouth County Surrogate Rosemarie D. Peters said.
Types of searches that can be conducted online include: estates where there is a will; administrations (estates with no will); affidavits of surviving spouse (estates under $20,000 with no will); and affidavits of next of kin (estates under $10,000 with no will). The index covers the years 1991 to the present.
The online search tool can be used by family members or anyone with a computer, but is also useful for title searchers looking to ensure that a property has been transferred legally. Once a name is found in the index, a request form to learn more about specific documents in the file can be printed, filled out and mailed to the Surrogate’s Office, along with a $10 check as mandated by state statute. Copies of specific documents can then be obtained.
Records available for viewing in the Surrogate’s Records Room in the Hall of Records include those involving estates, such as wills, inventories, and accountings; guardianships of incapacitated persons; pre-1940 adoption records, and Orphan’s Court minutes.
“Searching the online index saves a big step for everyone interested in researching estates,” Peters said. “By the time they get to our Records Room, they already know what they are looking for.
“Our plan is to add more indexed information to the online search in the future,” Peters added. “Eventually, the index of all estates on record in the Surrogate’s Office will be online.”
Free Summer Concerts in Manalapan
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MANALAPAN, NJ - The annual Manalapan Under the Stars concert and event features Gary Puckett & The Union Gap Band on Saturday, June 11th, 8:00 pm at the
The Manalapan Arts Council’s Summer Concert Series features Tommy Mara and The Crests with an Antique and Specialty Car Show on Wednesday, July 20 at 7:00 pm. Real Diamond, The Premier Neil Diamond Tribute Band, performs on Wednesday, August 24 at 8:00 pm. Both live concerts will be held at the
Gary Puckett & The Union Gap Band is one of the quintessential sounds of the 1960’s with hits including “Young Girl,” “Woman Woman,” “Lady Willpower,” “Over You,” and so many more. “In 1968 Gary Puckett & The Union Gap Band had six consecutive gold records and sold more records than any other recording act…including the Beatles,” according to the official Gary Puckett website. Gary Puckett & The Union Gap Band has performed in the White House and for Royalty with their music reaching audiences in the
The Crests, the Doo Wop group known for their 1958 hit record “Sixteen Candles,” now with lead singer Tommy Mara, are going to rock the stage with their heart-felt harmonies and soulful ballads. Tommy Mara is a veteran vocalist and performer whose talent has allowed him to work across musical genres. With The Crests, Tommy Mara remains true to the original sound of the group bringing childhood memories back to the main stage for all to enjoy.
Hollywood at Holly Hill Gala Celebrates Stately Homes by the Sea Designer Show
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LOCUST, NJ - The glamour of old Hollywood was in the air Saturday evening as the Visiting Nurse Association of Central Jersey celebrated the opening of Stately Homes by-the-Sea Designer Show House at the Hollywood at Holly Hill gala.
Over 300 guests were treated to a first look at the transformation of this historic country estate, nestled in Locust, one of the most beautiful water view locations in New Jersey. While touring the gracious interiors and lush gardens, attendees had the opportunity to chat with the participating interior designers, decorators and landscape artists about their vision and inspiration.
Stately Homes by-the-Sea Co-chairs Nancy Mulheren, Liz Thees and Mindy Minerva with VNACJ President and CEO Mary Ann Christopher. Photo: Avery Bright, Shine Bright Studios
As the klieg lights illuminated the sky, the guests adjourned to the gleaming party tent, decorated to evoke the glory days of the silver screen. The evening’s activities were kicked off with a greeting from Gals Co-Chairs Alexandra Delaney and Tracy Brown. Show House Co-Chairs Nancy Mulheren, Mindy Minerva and Liz Thees then saluted the Honorary Design Chair Alexa Hampton, Honorary Landscape Chair Dr. Norman Hungerford, the participating designers and the volunteer committee chairs for their generous contributions of time and talent.
Congress Delivers Swift Oily Kick to the Ocean
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Including New Jersey and Long Island Beaches
Long Time Ocean Defenders Jump Ship?
Sandy Hook, NJ --- This afternoon, Congress ignored the importance of coastal tourism, fishing, and the lessons of the BP Oil disaster by passing a bill that will force the federal government to sell ocean areas within 75 miles of the New Jersey coast for drilling within one year.
“For the first time in recent memory, the New Jersey delegation split on party lines against protecting our ocean, with the Republicans voting to allow drilling within 75 miles from the Jersey coast. We are stunned; this is a bitter loss for New Jersey’s longtime, bi-partisan unity for the ocean and must not stand,” said Cindy Zipf, Executive Director of Clean Ocean Action.
Clean Ocean Action (COA) had urged the Congressional delegations of New York and New Jersey to oppose this bill (and two others slated for final votes next week), and to stand together in their opposition of offshore drilling policies that threaten the ocean, coastal economies, and the NY/NJ Clean Ocean Zone. The bill similarly forces the sale of many tracts of ocean in the Gulf of Mexico. Along the Atlantic Coast, two Republicans (Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (Florida-18th) and Walter Jones (NC-3rd)) voted to protect the ocean from dangerous and unnecessary oil and gas drilling, while five Democrats voted with Big Oil (Representatives Barrow and Bishop of Georgia, McIntyre and Shuler of North Carolina, and Owens of New York).
