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FC Monmouth pitches youth clinics and community engagement at Camp Basie; residents raise church, park and retail concerns
Summary
FC Monmouth's general manager proposed expanding free player clinics and pre‑match health and vendor engagement at Camp Basie; public comments raised opposition to a local 'Bridal' project, concerns about Marine Park construction impacts and a cluster of vape/head shops downtown.
James Dares, general manager of FC Monmouth, told the Red Bank Borough Council that the club has used Camp Basie Park since 2018 and wants to broaden its community programming ahead of the 2026 season. "Prior to our matches, we've hosted player clinics for free with our players for years now at this point," Dares said, and described a plan for pre‑match engagement that would include player demonstrations, clinics, and opportunities for visitors to visit vendor tables and learn about local resources. He proposed an event…
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