Artwork of Hollander, McGrath honored at Brookdale show
     Wendy Born Hollander, Red Bank, and Dave McGrath, Long Branch, are two of the local artists whose works have garnered recognition in the 16th annual Juried Art Show sponsored by the Alumni Association at Brookdale Community College.
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Red Bank home gutted by fire
     RED BANK — A fire caused substantial damage to a West Sunset Avenue residence last week, according to local fire officials.
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     Chris Kelly Equipment belonging to members of the Red Bank Fire Department rests on the lawn of a Sunset Avenue home, the scene of a house fire on May 17.
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Impressionistic exhibit at gallery June 1-26
     The Guild of Creative Art, 620 Broad St., Shrewsbury, will present the exhibit "Impressionistic Images: Paintings in Oil, Pastel and Watercolor," June 1-26. A reception will be held June 2 from 3-5 p.m.
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Strawberry festival at Red Bank church June 8
     United Methodist Church of Red Bank, 248 Broad St., will hold its strawberry festival June 8 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The festival will feature children’s games, a plant sale, "trash and treasure," and various foods.
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Towns set slate of Memorial Day activities
     Red Bank will be holding its annual Memorial Day program on Monday. The event is scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. at the borough’s Veterans Monument, 51 Monmouth St. The principal address will be given by Brig. Gen. Michael Mazzucchi, program executive officer for command, control and communications sy...
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Search committee for new Monmouth U. president
Staff Writer
By SHERRY CONOHAN
     WEST LONG BRANCH — Monmouth University has launched a national search for a new president to succeed Rebecca Stafford, who will be retiring June 30, 2003.
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~ Notes Around Town ~
     Retired Shrewsbury Police Chief Raymond "Bucky" Mass reported at the Borough Council meeting on Monday that just 50 years ago he was hired as the borough’s sole police officer. Today the police force boasts 15 officers, including Chief John Wilson. Mass, who also is a former mayor, said th...
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Swastikas painted on side of school
Staff Writer
By john burton
     RUMSON — Borough police and the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office are investigating a report of swastikas spray painted at three different locations.
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in brief
Chorus’ ‘Serenade
for Strings’ June 1
     The Monmouth Civic Chorus, Red Bank, will present Mozart’s "Serenade for Strings" June 1 at 8 p.m. at Holmdel High School, Crawfords Corner Road.
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     SHERRY CONOHAN Heralding the arrival of the summer season, new palm trees arrived on Monday at Donovan’s Reef in Sea Bright and were planted on the beach.
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