Author: Greater Media
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135-acre Route 9 farm will be sold at auction
By MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer MANALAPAN — One of the few surviving farms on the Route 9 commercial corridor will be on the auction block this month. The 135-acre farm on Route 9 south at the corner of Pine Brook Road was entered into New Jersey’s farmland preservation program years ago and will remain deed-restricted…
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Police charge two in burglary spree
Two area men have been charged in connection with burglaries that occurred at more than a dozen homes in Marlboro, Manalapan, Millstone Township and Englishtown. The accused individuals are allegedly responsible for thefts that amounted to more than $100,000 from the four communities, Manalapan Deputy Police Chief Michael Fountain said in a press release. Sherif…
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4-H Teen Council selling seedlings
The Monmouth County 4-H Teen Council is selling evergreen seedlings. Colorado Blue Spruce, Norway Spruce, Douglas Fir and White Pine are the varieties of evergreen seedlings available in bundles of 25 seedlings for $22. Deciduous seedlings available in bundles of 10 are Kousa Dogwood (tree), Silky Dogwood (shrub) and Common Lilac (shrub). Deciduous seedling bundles…
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Chores at home keep youngest son hopping
ARE WE THERE YET Lori Clinch Although we don’t have a sterile house, I do like to keep things shipshape. I love it when the laundry is done, the counters are clean and the dust bunnies have been laid to rest. Granted, that’s not always possible. Clothes hampers fill up, the dirty dishes seem to…
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Vote may come this week on wood recycling facility
By JEREMY GROSSMAN Staff Writer MARLBORO — Municipal officials are anticipating that action will be taken at an upcoming county meeting on a company’s plan to build a wood recycling facility in Marlboro. The Monmouth County Solid Waste Advisory Council (SWAC) will hold its next meeting on March 19, and Mayor Jonathan Hornik said he…
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Taste of the Towns comes to Freehold
The Noontime Optimist Club of Freehold is partnering with IEP Youth Services, a nonprofit organization that serves the community by providing residential, social and psychological services for youth, for its sixth annual Taste of the Towns event to be held from 6-9 p.m. March 30 at the Radisson Hotel, Route 537 and Gibson Place, Freehold…
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BUSINESS BRIEFS
Local podiatrist and Howell resident Dr. Hal Ornstein recently celebrated his 25th anniversary practicing at Affiliated Foot and Ankle Center, LLP, 4645 Route 9 North, Howell. Dr. Ornstein started his podiatric practice in 1989, shortly after completing his post-residency program at the University of Southern California, Los Angeles Medical Center. Dr. Ornstein has given more…
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AARP offers tax return services for seniors
The AARP Tax-Aide Program is offering free tax preparation for seniors and lowincome individuals with simple taxes 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays through April 9 at the South Brunswick Public Library, 110 Kingston Lane, Monmouth Junction. Trained volunteers will prepare e-filed federal and state tax returns free of charge. Bring a copy of last…
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Behavioral health of students focus of talk
Monmouth University’s School of Social Work and the Counseling and Psychological Services Program, in partnership with Shore House, will sponsor the free panel discussion, “Safe Crossings: Proactive Planning in College Students’ Behavioral Health,” from 6-7 p.m. March 23 at the university’s Wilson Hall Auditorium, 400 Cedar Ave. Professionals in the related fields of education, psychiatry…
