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Monmouth County 4-H Ambassador Attends Joint Agriculture Convention
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Olive Scaff, a Monmouth County 4-H Ambassador, was honored during the Joint Agricultural Convention Dinner Banquet at the State Agricultural Convention last week.
PHOTO: She is with (from left), State Board of Agriculture President August Wuillermin, Senate President Stephen Sweeney and NJDA Secretary Douglas Fisher
Harbor Seal Enjoys the Fishing at AH Harbor
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PHOTO: A harbor seal has found a comfortable living at the Atlantic Highlands Municipal Harbor on an overcast February evening. (photos courtesy David W. Rossbach)
A harbor seal was seen resting at the Atlantic Highlands Municipal Harbor last night. Seals like to rest on docks, beaches, even on top of pilings, according to Stranding Technician Mike Kapp of the Marine Mammal Stranding Center in Brigantine, New Jersey.
Fish-rich Jersey waters are home to harbor seals, hooded, gray and even the arctic harp seals from October until about May, when they migrate to colder waters in New England. "As long as it is not too warm, they will stay and fish," said Kapp.
Monmouth County Arts Community Recognized Statewide
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Several arts organizations nominated for People’s Choice Awards
Online voting open until Feb. 20
FREEHOLD, NJ – Monmouth County’s vibrant arts community is receiving statewide recognition as several theatres, museums, galleries, performing arts camps, towns and a film festival are among the nominees in the 12th annual JerseyArts.com People’s Choice Awards.
“Monmouth County is home to some of the best arts organizations around and it is wonderful to see them receive this much deserved recognition,” said Freeholder Director Thomas A. Arnone, liaison to the Monmouth County Division of Tourism. “As a staunch supporter of our arts community, I’m proud to help promote all of their outstanding events, exhibits and performances all year long.”
Clean Ocean Action Welcomes New Development Director
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PHOTO: Laurie Bratone has joined the staff as Development Director
LONG BRANCH, NJ - Clean Ocean Action (COA) is excited to announce that Laurie Bratone has joined the staff as Development Director. Laurie will be responsible for growing resources to expand and enhance COA’s mission. Laurie, a resident of Monmouth County brings over 20 years of non-profit development experience, primarily at the Jersey Shore to the COA crew. Prior to COA, Laurie worked as Director of Development at Billion Oyster Project (NYC), American Littoral Society, and Monmouth County Historical Association.
Middletown Awarded $250,000 Open Space Grant from Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders
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MIDDLETOWN, NJ —Middletown Township was selected by the Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders to receive a $250,000 grant to help fund the Normandy Park Improvements Project.
In December 2019, the Middletown Township Committee unanimously approved a $5.15 million bond ordinance to install multi-use turf fields at Normandy Park and to convert a grass field at Nut Swamp School to synthetic turf. By re-purposing Normandy Park, the Township can get maximum utilization for both the school and recreational community and provide them with the amenities they need. The goal is for the Township to be able to serve a variety of sports and age groups with fields, parking improvements and lighting within the same vicinity.
