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The American flag was lowered at Fort Monmouth for the final time yesterday, signaling the closure of the U.S. Army Communications Electronics Command (CECOM). “This is a sad day for Monmouth County and the thousands of veterans and civilian contractors who lived or worked at Fort Monmouth over the years,” said Freeholder Lillian G. Burry, a member of the Fort Monmouth Economic Revitalization Authority.
From phonographs to transistors, from drive-in movies to Bubble Wrap, New Jersey has always been at the forefront of invention.
Looking for some fun activities in September? Below are a list of the top activities for the month.
The Monmouth County Office of Emergency Management continues to remind residents that dangers still exist in the wake of Hurricane Irene. OEM officials also caution drivers about traveling on flooded roadways because the water may be deeper than they think it is. Motorists should be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize flood dangers, downed wires and other hazards.
Fine wines, outstanding restaurants, classic jazz festivals and special events year ’round. Some things just get superior with age, and charming Cape May well is no exception. The whole city is actually a National Historic District, with almost 600 preserved Victorian buildings. For a closer view of the gingerbread trim, go to the preserved 1879 Emlen Physick Estate.
As summer winds down and hurricane season revs up, the Monmouth County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) wants residents to be ready for storms and other emergencies. “Taking some basics steps now means you will be ready for virtually any big weather event or other disaster that may affect Monmouth County,” said Freeholder Thomas A. Arnone, liaison to the county’s OEM. “Every resident should prepare, plan and stay informed.”
Here are some of the top events for you to explore in the Jersey Shore in August.
Monmouth County government is ramping up its presence at the 2011 Monmouth County Fair with a new “Touch A Truck” event during all five days of the fair, which is held at East Freehold Showgrounds on Kozloski Road. Fairgoers will have an opportunity to see and touch an excavator, road sweeper, bucket truck and a dump truck outfitted with a snowplow. Children will be able to try on some public works safety vests and helmets and control traffic signals as part of this interactive display of equipment.
