Author: Greater Media
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Civil War Living History Weekend
TOP PICK The Robert E. Lee Civil War Round Table of Central New Jersey presents its annual Civil War Living History Weekend at Parker Press Park, Rahway Avenue in Woodbridge, Aug. 8-9. Camps are open to the pubic from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. On Aug. 8 at 8 p.m., a special 150th Civil War…
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Auto shop expansion gains approval
FREEHOLD — A Freehold Borough auto body care and collision repair shop will expand its space in the near future. Accurate Auto Body, 201 Throckmorton St., received approval from the Planning Board on July 8 to construct a 2,880-squarefoot one-story building at the rear of the property, Business Administrator Joe Bellina said. The plans also…
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Food and Wine Walk dates set in Red Bank
RED BANK — The Red Bank Food and Wine Walk will take place from 2-5 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 16, throughout Red Bank. Adults 21 and older can sample wine, beer and other beverages as well as sweet and savory delights from Red Bank’s most popular restaurants and eateries. Over 20 fine food establishments will…
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Sandy Hook to Long Island swim calls attention to ocean protection
By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer Patricia Sener sets off on July 22 to become the first person to attempt and complete a 17-mile swim from Sandy Hook in northern Monmouth County to Long Island. SANDY HOOK — A lone swimmer took on an historic long-distance ocean marathon, weaving through shipping channels and swimming past…
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American Pharoah delivers as winner at Haskell
By TIM MORRIS Staff Writer Jockey Victor Espinoza waves to the cheering crowd as American Pharoah heads to the track to run in the Haskell Invitational Aug. 2. The Triple Crown winner made it look easy as he won the race much to the delight of the record-setting crowd of more than 60,000 fans. SCOTT…
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Freehold, unions settle contracts
By CHRISTINE BARCIA Staff Writer FREEHOLD — Municipal officials have reached agreement on new contracts with two unions in Freehold Borough. During the July 20 meeting of the Borough Council, a resolution authorizing a collective bargaining agreement between the borough and the Communication Workers of America, Local 1032, was passed, as was an agreement between…
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Record crowd at the Haskell
SCOTT FRIEDMAN A crowd of over 60,000 people watched as Triple Crown winner American Pharoah raced to an easy victory in the Haskell Invitational at Monmouth Park Aug. 2.
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BUSINESS BRIEFS
Lisa Maher has been named director of development and communications for the Monmouth County Historical Association, Freehold Borough. Maher will be responsible for fundraising and for promoting public awareness through traditional media and social networking opportunities. Maher was most recently the associate director of individual giving at Columbia University. She is a graduate of George…
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Local schools, businesses ready for back to school
Alphabet Avenue Nursery School Welcome to Alphabet Avenue Nursery School, 118 W. Main St., Freehold. It is their belief that young children can develop a love for learning when teachers give them opportunities to explore their world. It’s important that children be the “owner” of their work. It’s not enough for them to just sit…
