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Middletown Repurposing Federal Surplus Vehicles for Snow Removal

Details: Category: News; Published: 09 January 2015

mt brine truck Photo: Middletown Brine Truck

MIDDLETOWN, NJ – The township is expanding its cache of snow removal equipment this winter by repurposing federal surplus vehicles.

The Public Works Department is converting to two tractor trucks into salt brine and rock salt spreaders. Middletown is saving about $370,000 on the project since the township only needs to buy the salt distribution systems. The trucks, which are 2008 Freightliners in virtually new condition with extremely low mileage, were acquired at no cost to the township from the state Police Federal Surplus Property Unit, said Township Administrator Anthony P. Mercantante.

What is Rural Free Delivery? (R.F.D.)

Details: Category: News; Published: 09 January 2015

gcrfd micki white jacquie nelson PHOTO: Perennial Bloom Award winner Micki White with Garden Club R.F.D. President Jacquie Nelson

There is a garden club in Middletown called “Garden Club R.F.D.”—the club to which I belong. At the time of its formation (1941), everyone knew what the three initials at the end of our name meant. If a young person were asked today—it would be doubtful that they would have any idea of the words for which they stand or their meaning-- unless they were possibly a U. S. history buff. The words and meaning thereof has disappeared from use. However, as it is still used as part of our Club’s name, let me offer an explanation with a little history.

The Guild of Creative Art’s “All-Member Edgy“, Exhibit On display January 10 - 28, 2015

Details: Category: Arts & Culture; Published: 02 January 2015

gca solitary outside in

photo: “Solitary – Outside In” Photography by Mike Menendez of Freehold.

Opening Reception Sunday, January 11, 3 – 5 pm

SHREWSBURY, NJ - The Guild’s wacky “All-Member Edgy Exhibit” will be on display for the month of January. According to Webster’s Dictionary, “Edgy” means “at the forefront of a trend, experimental, avant-garde, innovative, original, or offbeat. The Main Gallery will showcase works in all media – acrylic, assemblage, collage and mixed media, oil, pastel, photography, sculpture, watercolor and wood in a variety of unusual subject matter.

Atlantic Highlands Council President Election Upset at 2015 Reorganization Meeting

Details: Category: News; Published: 01 January 2015

jack archibald sworn in PHOTO: Jack Archibald, is sworn in by Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno while his father holds the Bible. credit: Joseph Barbieri

ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS, NJ - The Atlantic Highlands Mayor and Borough Council held their reorganizational meeting at the customary noon hour on New Year's Day in Borough Hall.

The Rev. William Bendick of Living Word Christian Church gave the invocation and Mayor Fred Rast III led the room in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.

The crowd of about 75 well-wishers spilled out of the council chamber and into the hallway as Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno swore in re-elected Republican Councilmembers John C. "Jack" Archibald, Jr. and his running mate Peter Doyle. Doyle is returning for his 4th three-year term on the council and Archibald begins his 7th term.

Second Story Art Gallery Presents "Double Take”, Photographs by Gina Cioffi

Details: Category: Arts & Culture; Published: 01 January 2015

2nd story double take gina cioffi Opening Reception, January 10

Atlantic Highlands, NJ - On Saturday, January 10, the Second Story Art Gallery presents “Double Take”, photographs by Gina Cioffi, with an opening reception from 4-6pm at 78 First Avenue, Atlantic Highlands. Exhibition is free and runs from January 10 to February 14; closing reception is February 14, 3-5pm.