West Long Branch Fire Department seeks volunteers
      Recently, I dropped by West Long Branch Volunteer Fire Company No. 1, which is located right by the Department of Public Works, across from McDonald's on Monmouth Road. I had the pleasure of meeting two firefighters, Brian Hagerman and Frank Dennis. I was amazed to learn that Brian has been a volunteer firefighter in our town for over 30 years and Frank for over 40 years.
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Takanassee's natural and historical resources at risk
      The fate of the Takanassee Beach Club and the historic buildings on this site are in jeopardy. The N.J. Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) recently granted the developer of the property, Takanassee Developers, an extension on the necessary Coastal Areas Facilities Review Act (CAFRA) permit.
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Bridge advocates face off against state 'Goliath'
      This is an open letter to praise mayor, Jo-Ann Kalaka-Adams of Sea Bright along with the Sea Bright Borough Council for exhibiting strong leadership, courage and forward thinking in the fight against the N.J. Department of Transportation (NJDOT) to stop the destruction of the historic Highlands/Sea Bright Bridge.
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     CHRIS KELLY staff Katriona Mac-Dhomhnuill, Oakhurst's Heather MacDonald, speaks with Lady Lilly of the Valley, Louise White of Jackson, during The Renaissance Faire held at Lakewood's Pine Park Sept. 16.
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