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FilmOneFest 2010, One of the Premier Events of the Summer
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"A one minute film strips an idea to its core and sends an arrow straight to the center of its target." Joan Ellis
ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS, NJ - Last summer, more than 800 people enjoyed New Jersey's first outdoor one minute film festival under the stars at the Atlantic Highlands Marina. On Saturday July 17, FilmOneFest, a free, fun, town-wide outdoor celebration of the short-short film, returns.
The party begins Saturday afternoon with a street fair co-sponsored by the Atlantic Highlands Chamber of Commerce and Arts Council. Enjoy special treats, sidewalk entertainers, and live music while visiting the unique small shops and restaurants on First Ave. from 2 pm until 6pm.
FilmOneFest 2010, the Atlantic Highlands Arts Council's second annual one minute film festival returns to the Bayshore on Saturday, July 17, 2010. More than 800 people enjoyed movies under the stars by at FilmOneFest 2009. photo credit: David Brown
Middletown Township Introduces 2010 Budget
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Revisions likely before budget adoption, Hearing set for July 19
MIDDLETOWN – Township officials introduced a $64.9 million proposed spending plan on June 21 that reflects the township’s concerted effort to reduce costs and keep the tax rate stable. The proposal includes a 15% reduction in departmental funding requests, 40 staff reductions, and reduced recreation services.
Under the proposed spending plan, the municipal tax rate would increase 4.85 cents to 39.85 cents per 100 of assessed valuation. This represents an increase of 2.8 percent on the total property tax bill and would equate to an additional $211 annually or $17.66 monthly on the average home assessed at $437,000. Historically, the municipal tax rate is about 20 percent of the tax bill homeowners receive. Another 19 percent is the county’s portion of the bill. The final 61 percent goes to school taxes.
“Revisions will likely be made to the proposed budget before adoption to bring these numbers down,” said Mayor Gerard P. Scharfenberger. “Because this is a difficult budget year, it’s critical to look at other ways to fund the operation of the town besides property taxes. Proposals include greater use of inter-local agreements and installation of solar panels at the train station commuter lot.”
Bayshore Welcomes Marine Home
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SEA BRIGHT, NJ - Marine Lance Cpl. Kevin T. Hoffman returned to a hero’s welcome last night as fire and first aid emergency vehicles lined State Highway 36 from Keyport to Sea Bright with sirens wailing and lights flashing. Children were seen in bunches along the side of the road waving signs saying, “We Honor Our Soldiers” and “Welcome Home” to the Sea Bright volunteer firefighter.
A Parade of Emergency Vehicle escorts Marine Lance Cpl. Kevin T. Hoffman. photos by C.J Gutch, www.gutchmedia.com
Special Shape "Monster" Hot Air Balloon To Invade Balloon Festival, Warren County NJ
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Balloonatics & Aeronuts, the coordinators of the Hot Air Balloon Festival at the Warren County Farmers’ Fair recently acquired a large, green special shape balloon referred to as a “monster balloon.” Look for the “monster balloon” over the skies of Warren County in the next coming weeks. Also look for it each evening at the Warren County Farmers’ Fair and Hot Air Balloon Festival, August 1 – 7, 2010 at the Fairgrounds located in Harmony Township. The fairground is conveniently located off Routes 78 & 80, 3 miles north of Phillipsburg, New Jersey. The “monster balloon” will be the “hare balloon” in one of the evening competitions and will also be giving tethered rides for children for a fee other evenings of the fair. The balloon festival organizers invite children to give them suggestions for a name. Look for the entry form on the fair website, www.warrencountyfarmersfair.org or the balloon festival website, www.balloonfestnj.com.
This is the first look at the “monster balloon” in several years. The “monster balloon” which has been in storage, was recently acquired by Balloonatics & Aeronuts, the coordinators of the Balloon Festival at the Warren County Farmers’ Fair.
While there are two websites, the events are one and the same with one low admission price – what organizers refer to as “The Ultimate Twofer.” Photos and video may be viewed on our Facebook page.
Vintner’s Circle Middletown Sets Grand Opening
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Garden State Winemaking Continues to Grow, as Vintner’s Circle Middletown Announces Its Grand Opening
Personalized winemaking has arrived in Monmouth County, and Vintner’s Circle Middletown is the place to go. The shop provides space for friends and family to gather while making, tasting, and enjoying wine.
MIDDLETOWN, NJ – The location, which celebrated its Ribbon Cutting ceremony last May, announces its Grand Opening event scheduled for Saturday, June 26. Don and Mary Gordon, franchise owners of Vintner’s Circle Middletown on Route 35, are proud to officially open their doors to the community. The Middletown winemaking shop is the first Vintner’s Circle in Monmouth County, and represents the strong, steadily growing interest in New Jersey winemaking.
New Jersey has had a long history of winemaking, as evidenced by its abundance of both wineries and home winemakers. Today, the Garden State is the fifth largest producer of wine in America, and the fifth greatest consumer. These statistics are especially impressive when considering the state ranks as the 47th largest in terms of physical size. New Jersey is home to 24 wineries and more than 50 vineyards. There is a wealth of discoveries in New Jersey for anyone who enjoys wine.
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