Author: Claire Reed, Managing Editor
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EPA must act to block New Egypt sewer plant
The New Egypt sewer plant just approved by the state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will add more pollution and have a devastating effect to Crosswicks Creek. The DEP sold out our water by approving this plant because it will cause overdevelopment in an environmentally sensitive area and rob the stream of important water supply.…
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‘Get Your Health On’ Expo to be held Jan. 23 at Woodbridge Center
“Get Your Health On” Expo, a free health event featuring health screenings, fitness demos, games, information and more, will be featured at the Woodbridge Center on Jan. 23, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event is sponsored by Health Republic Insurance of New Jersey. Participants will have the opportunity to be screened for diabetes, cholesterol…
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Hugs for Brady gala set for March 5
The Hugs for Brady Foundation will hold its sixth annual Winter Gala 4:45-11 p.m. on March 5 at the Palace at Somerset Park, 333 Davidson Ave., Somerset. The gala is the most significant fundraiser of the year and honors individuals who have made significant contributions to help those affected by childhood cancer. Brady Wells of…
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Suspects come up short in bid to make off with hot dog cart
MANALAPAN — Police are searching for two men who tried to steal a hot dog cart on Wilson Avenue (Route 527). Police said that at 8:44 a.m. Jan. 10, officers responded to 79 Wilson Ave. for a report of two suspects who attempted to steal a hot dog cart/trailer valued at $7,000. The suspects were…
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County awards Manalapan $13K to help build pavilion at park
By Mark Rosman Staff Writer MANALAPAN — A project to construct a pavilion at a local park will be supported with a grant from Monmouth County. The Monmouth County Board of Freeholders announced it has approved a $13,000 grant for the construction of a pavilion at Holiday Lake Park. Holiday Lake Park lies between Pease…
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St. John’s Nursery School, Hazlet
St. John’s Nursery School was established in 1966 as a weekday Christian education program for preschool children.The school is celebrating its 50th year serving the Bayshore area. They offer morning and afternoon classes for children ages 2 ½ to 5 years of age. The curriculum includes individualized and small group instruction. All classes use a…
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Father and son breakfast to be held at St. Joseph
By Matthew Sockol MILLSTONE — The Men’s Guild of Saint Joseph Church will host its 13th Father and Son Breakfast on Jan. 31. Residents of all towns are welcome to attend. The breakfast will be held at noon at St. Joseph Church, 91 Stillhouse Road, Millstone Township. Admission is $5 and tickets may be purchased…
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Objectors building their case against solar energy project
By Andrew Martins JACKSON – Objectors to a solar energy project that the operator of the Six Flags Great Adventure theme park has proposed constructing in Jackson continued to present their case at a recent meeting of the Jackson Planning Board. Great Adventure’s application proposes the construction of a 22-megawatt solar power facility on a…
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Places to be
Leave the cold outside and come inside to check out these appealing scholastic athletic events over the course of the next few days. Rumson-Fair Haven High School is the place to be for top girls’ basketball action on Jan. 17 when it plays as the host to the Bulldog Challenge featuring four of the area’s…
