Author: Claire Reed, Managing Editor
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Edison officers collar pink in October
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EDISON — Members of the Edison Police Department are brightening their blue with a little pink this October for national Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The officers will be wearing pink T-shirts under their uniforms, distribute literature and raise funds for medical research. Edison PBA Local 75, its Superior Officers Association…
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Water, sewer connection fees will increase in Englishtown
By Mark Rosman Staff Writer ENGLISHTOWN – The cost to connect to water and sewer service in Englishtown will increase under two ordinances that will be up for adoption by the Borough Council on Oct. 26. During the Sept. 28 meeting of the governing body, council members introduced an ordinance that will raise the cost…
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Dogs, horses rescued from ‘deplorable conditions’ in Howell
By Mark Rosman Staff Writer HOWELL – The elderly owner of 12 dogs and two horses that were rescued by the Monmouth County SPCA (MCSPCA) has been charged with animal cruelty. Officials with the MCSPCA reported that late on Sept. 28, personnel from its Law Enforcement Division seized 12 dogs and two horses from a…
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Virus outbreak calls off Holmdel-Red Bank football game
A virus outbreak has forced the Holmdel High School at Red Bank Regional High School football game to be postponed due to reports of an outbreak of a virus known as the Coxsackie or hand, foot and mouth disease. The game was scheduled for tomorrow, Sept. 30. Also being called off between the two schools…
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Long Branch looks to strengthen animal control
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer LONG BRANCH — The City Council is expected to expand and strengthen Long Branch’s animal control operations. Sydney Johnson, the director of the Department of Health, proposed several initiatives during the Sept. 27 Workshop meeting, including licensing cats and giving the city more control. “We don’t want to stand still and…
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Edison unveils murals at town hall
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EDISON — Thomas Edison’s light shines through the arts as members of the Edison Arts Society unveiled two ceramic murals along the entrance way leading into the Edison Municipal Building at 100 Municipal Boulevard. Fernando Silva, an internationally known artist and township resident, spent 3,000 man hours making the 400…
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Baird Homestead will host Harvest Fest
MILLSTONE – Residents and guests are invited to visit an historic property for a seasonal event in Millstone Township. The Thomas Baird Homestead, 24 Baird Road, will host the annual Harvest Fest on Oct. 15 from 12:30-3:30 p.m. Admission is $5. The event is presented by the Friends of Millstone Township Historic Registered Properties. According…
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Howell zoning board approves cell tower on Route 9
By Peter Elacqua Staff Writer HOWELL – The Zoning Board of Adjustment has approved a use variance and site plan for a wireless communications facility with a monopole tower on Route 9 north near Wyckoff Mills Road in Howell. During a Sept. 26 meeting, attorney Lynne Dunn presented an application on behalf of New York…
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Michaud appointed to school board
By Matthew Sockol Staff Writer The seat on the Upper Freehold Regional School District Board of Education that is held by a resident of Allentown has been filled. On Sept. 21, board members voted to appoint Lara Michaud of Allentown to serve the remainder of the term that was previously held by Doug Anthony of…
