Author: Claire Reed, Managing Editor
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Marlboro shares services for housing inspections
By Peter Elacqua Staff Writer MARLBORO – The Marlboro Township Council has authorized a shared services agreement with Freehold Township for code enforcement and housing/building inspection services. Under the terms of the agreement, Freehold Township will provide code enforcement and housing/building inspection services to Marlboro when needed. “In order to handle the demand for housing…
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Applicant seeks approval for retail building in Millstone
By Matthew Sockol Staff Writer MILLSTONE – A property owner in Millstone Township is seeking to replace a vacant gas station with a retail building amid environmental issues facing the property. Avinash Vashisht, who owns a 2.2-acre property at the corner of Route 537 (Monmouth Road) and Route 526, is seeking approval from the Planning…
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Historic sites offer glimpse of the past
By STEVEN VIERA Staff Writer In 1775, Colonial patriots opened the American War of Independence by firing the famous “shot heard ’round the world” at the Battles of Lexington and Concord, and that shot can still be heard today at dozens of historic sites in New Jersey. Battlefields where revolutionaries squared off with royal forces,…
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Tech help session for tablet, smartphone users to be offered Aug. 30
Just got a new tablet or smartphone and not sure exactly how to use it? The Metuchen Library will hold a Tech Help Session specifically for tablet and smartphone users. The session will be held on Aug. 30 from 2-4 p.m. and will cover basic tablet functions and navigating skills for both iPad and Android…
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Freehold Clippers capture first ABCCL title behind pitching
By Tim Morris One thing the Freehold Clippers learned early is that manager Rich Gawlak likes to play the game aggressively. The Clippers are not going to sit back and wait for things to happen on the baseball diamond — they will go after it. That philosophy has turned the Clippers into one of the…
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Have your best season ever: Preseason training can optimize your athletic performance
By Dr. Leonard Somaribba, P.T., D.P.T., C.S.C.S. High school sports are more competitive and intense than ever, with athletes dedicating their time and energy to playing their sport at peak performance. The constant workouts, practices, games, and conditioning can take a toll on adolescent bodies as these athletes put in hours of hard work to…
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‘Step Up for Sarcoma’ 5K returning to Manalapan
By Clare Marie Celano Correspondent A local event that has raised $60,000 for sarcoma research will return to the Manalapan Recreation Center, Route 522, Manalapan, on Sept. 25 for a fifth consecutive year. The “Step Up for Sarcoma” 5-kilometer run/walk (9:30 a.m.) and a race for children age 10 and under (9 a.m.) will take…
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Stone elected Red Bank’s school board president
By STEVEN VIERA Staff Writer RED BANK–The Board of Education unanimously elected Dr. Frederick Stone as its new president on Tuesday evening, Aug. 16. Dr. Stone has served as a member of the school board for the past four years while he held the office of vice president since January. Board members tabled electing a…
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Manual-based therapy offered at Crest Physical Therapy
Crest Physical Therapy provides comprehensive rehabilitative therapy and exercise programs for all age groups. The Crest program is unique because of the therapists’ hands-on approach tailored to each patient’s individual set of circumstances. Treatment focuses on manual therapy for the patient with the therapist providing hands-on soft tissue and joint mobilization techniques, as well as,…
