Author: Claire Reed, Managing Editor
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Golf outing raises funds for Brookdale scholarships
A record number of golfers and community sponsors came together in support of local students at the Brookdale Community College Foundation’s 37th annual Education Open that was held Sept. 15 at Eagle Oaks Golf and Country Club in Farmingdale. The tournament raised $68,407 for Brookdale scholarships and student services, which was the largest amount ever collected…
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Places To Be
The calendar turns to October, which may result in cooler temperatures but scholastic sports remains hot on the local schedules. Get out and check these events out over the coming days. One of the state’s premier cross-country races of the fall season is on tap this Saturday, Oct. 1, when the New Balance Shore Coaches…
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Officials say New Jersey’s water is safe
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer TRENTON – Despite concerns from environmental groups, state and local officials have said drinking water in New Jersey is safe. Lawrence Hajna, press officer for the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), said a recent report by advocacy group Environmental Working Group (EWG) identified carcinogenic metal chromium-6 in 138…
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Change in engineer draws ire of sewer committee members
By Mark Rosman Staff Writer ALLENTOWN – Questions over which firm will handle the submission of an application seeking funding for the construction of a new waste water treatment plant has become a point of contention in Allentown. In a statement he read during the Sept. 13 meeting of the Borough Council, Mayor Greg Westfall…
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Court Liquors to celebrate reopening Oct. 14-16
Court Liquors invites the local community to attend its reopening celebration that will be held over the weekend of Oct. 14 through Oct. 16. The event will feature tastings of Court Liquors’ top beer, spirits, wine and cigar brands, paired with local food partners and live music to celebrate the new store expansion. Court Liquors…
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Fans thrilled with chance to meet Freehold rocker
By Clare Marie Celano Correspondent Fans were literally “sprung from cages out on Highway 9” on Sept. 27 as they lined up inside rows of steel barriers while they waited to meet Bruce Springsteen when the Freehold Borough native came to Barnes and Noble, Route 9, Freehold Township, for a meet and greet upon the…
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Forsgate to hold Schiavone Cup Oct. 5-6
The Forsgate Country Club will once again serve as the host to the prestigious R.A. Schiavone Memorial Cup on Oct. 5-6. This two-day individual/team event is open to senior scratch amateur golfers (age 50 and older) and club professionals and will be staged on Forsgate’s Banks Course, which is ranked among the best courses in…
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Fans travel from near and far to greet Springsteen in Freehold
By Matthew Sockol Staff Writer Residents from many hometowns came to Freehold Township to meet an icon who calls Freehold Borough his hometown. Following the release of his memoir “Born to Run,” Bruce Springsteen, who turned 67 on Sept. 23, made a Sept. 27 appearance at Barnes & Noble, Route 9. Thousands of people who…
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New arcade set to open in Metuchen
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer METUCHEN — The battle cry for a downtown arcade will turn into cries of glee as Hailey’s HARP-Cade is set to open this Friday, Sept. 30. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will officially open Hailey’s HARP-Cade, which owners Chris Flynn and Mo Atzbi have said will provide the same level of casual…
