Author: Claire Reed, Managing Editor
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Ordinances address downtown Freehold parking
By Matthew Sockol Staff Writer FREEHOLD – The Borough Council has adopted two ordinances related to parking and controlling development for businesses in Freehold Borough’s downtown district. The actions were taken at the council’s Sept. 6 meeting. Council President Jaye Sims and council members Sharon Shutzer, Michael DiBenedetto, Kevin Kane and Ron Griffiths voted to…
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Eagle Scout candidate restores Gateway Park in Edison
On Aug. 20 at Gateway Park on Howard Avenue in Edison, about 40 members of Boy Scout Troop 12 assisted Life Scout Robert Heintjes (picture above in the yellow shirt) in the completion of his Eagle project. Park restoration included replacing the fencing on the baseball field backstop, cleaning up the jungle gym, repainting the…
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‘How to Stop Procrastinating’ program set for Sept. 22
Join bestselling author, time management and organizing humorist Jamie Novak for a program called “How to Stop Procrastinating” at the Woodbridge Main Library, 1 George Frederick Plaza, 7-8:30 p.m. on Sept. 22. This program is free and open to all. No registration is required. If you put off getting things done this event is for…
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Community will celebrate 44th annual Howell Day
By Peter Elacqua Staff Writer HOWELL – The 44th annual Howell Day celebration will be held from 1-8 p.m. Sept. 24 at Soldier Memorial Park, Lakewood-Farmingdale Road (Route 547). “Howell Day is expected to be a full day of family friendly events showcasing all of the great things Howell has to offer, with something planned…
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Tricky Tray to be held at St. James Church on Oct. 8
The Catholic Daughters of America No. 769 will hold its annual Tricky Tray Charity Fundraiser on Oct. 8 from 1-4 p.m. at St. James Church (lower level), Main Street and Amboy Avenue, Woodbridge. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. Admission is $10 (no refund) and inclues coffee, tea and desserts. Grand prizes include flat screen TVs,…
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Elks to hold Flag Retirement Ceremony Sept. 17
The New Jersey Elks Central District Americanism Committee will conduct their annual Flag Retirement Ceremony on Sept. 17 at 10 a.m. at the Menlo Park Veteran’s Home, located at 132 Evergreen Road in Edison. The public is invited to attend this service which retires worn flags with dignity and honor. You can bring your worn…
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Monroe’s Frycz enjoys fast pace, physicality of lacrosse
By Jimmy Allinder Courtney Frycz is president of her senior class at Monroe Township High School, a near straight-A student and member of the school’s class council, Poetry Club and Future Business Leaders of America. Somehow, she is still able to play for the Falcons’ lacrosse team, which to her is more than just an…
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Cohen looks to help St. Joe’s win back GMC lacrosse crown
By Jimmy Allinder Spencer Cohen understands where he goes to college can have a huge impact on the rest of his life. The senior at Saint Joseph High School of Metuchen is an outstanding lacrosse player and has decided to walk on, if that’s what it takes, in order to play the sport. It could be…
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Officials must speak out when acts of hate are committed
By Mark Rosman Staff Writer New Jersey municipalities, which have a combined population of about 516,000 Jews, continue to be a target for individuals who commit anti-Semitic acts such as spray painting swastikas on various properties. Unfortunately, in some cases the perpetrators are never caught and punished for their actions. Make no mistake about the…
