Author: Claire Reed, Managing Editor
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Eva Acevedo of Weichert in Middletown recognized for success in June
Carlo Siracusa, regional vice president of Weichert, Realtors, announced that Eva Acevedo of the Middletown office was recognized for industry success in June. Acevedo led her sales region, which is comprised of locations throughout Middlesex, Ocean and Monmouth counties, for new home dollar volume. Acevedo can be reached in Weichert’s Middletown office at 1008 Route…
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Brookdale sets Automotive Service and Technology open house
By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer LINCROFT — Brookdale Community College will serve as the host to an Automotive Service and Technology open house at 6 p.m. Aug. 9 for those who are interested in a possible automotive career or learning how to work on a car. The free open house will take place in Room 102…
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Middletown to launch Farmers and Makers Market
By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN – A new township event is putting an emphasis on bringing fresh produce and other unique and handmade products that area farmers and vendors have to offer to the forefront for residents to enjoy. “What we are trying to do is a true farmers market, with items like…
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Lincroft softball team defends district title, reaches section final
By Matthew Rocco The Lincroft Little League Major League Softball All-Stars repeated as District 19 champions, propelled by a strong lineup and exceptional defense. Lincroft clinched the district title with an 8-3 victory over Manalapan. The team rallied for three runs in the first inning to take the early lead, fueled by a solo home…
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Local dental practitioner named a Top Dentist
By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN — One local dental practitioner is smiling bright after being named a 2016 Top Dentist by his peers. For the eighth year in a row, Mitchel Friedman, owner of Newman Springs Dental Care in the Lincroft section of Middletown Township, was selected to receive the award and honor.…
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Millstone’s Murphy training for further cross-country success at Rutgers
By Wayne Witkowski Conor Murphy of Millstone is training hard for the upcoming cross-country season at Rutgers University after an outstanding freshman campaign during which he led his team in many major races. “I had a great breakout season, and I’ve increased the training with more mileage, more workouts,” Murphy said during his offseason work…
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State will hold hearing in South River to talk of revaluation
By STEVEN VIERA Staff Writer SOUTH RIVER — For the first time in 30 years, the borough may be required to conduct a property revaluation. Under the authority of New Jersey’s Department of the Treasury, the state’s Division of Taxation will be holding a public hearing in South River to solicit feedback from residents as…
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Milltown Fire Department requesting amendment of residency rules
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer MILLTOWN — A nonresident living in the contiguous communities of the borough may soon be able to hold the position of fire chief of the all-volunteer fire department. Fire Chief Scott Janssens told the Borough Council at a meeting on July 11 that the department submitted a request to the council to…
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Annual moth event flies into another year
By CARRIE FALCONE Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — Moth enthusiasts young and old will be on the lookout for 250 moth species at hundreds of private and public events throughout the country as part of the annual National Moth Week. The weeklong event, which will be held July 23-31, shows the ecological importance of all moth species, according…
