Author: Greater Media
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Residents return home; investigation into fire begins
By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer A fire has been burning for days at the DCH Collision Center on Livingston Avenue in North Brunswick since first igniting around 2:30 a.m. on July 22. PHOTO COURTESY OF KEN TERNLUND NORTH BRUNSWICK — Residents who were evacuated due to a massive warehouse fire in North Brunswick last week…
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$825K grant to help Marlboro acquire open space parcels
By PETER ELACQUA Staff Writer MARLBORO — The township is the recipient of a state Green Acres matching grant in the amount of $825,000 from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and the Garden State Preservation Trust through the Planning Incentive Grant program. Capt. Shital Rajan, who chairs Marlboro’s Open Space Committee, said…
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Scouts work to restore fence on battlefield
By PETER ELACQUA Staff Writer Monmouth Battlefield State Park, Manalapan, recently benefited from the efforts of two Boy Scout troops. Young men from Troop 66 of Matawan and Troop 101 of Morganville worked together to restore a historic fence line at the park. Stephen O’Keefe of Troop 66 recently completed his sophomore year at Colts…
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No movement on police director in Freehold Borough
FREEHOLD — Six months after advertising for candidates for the new position of a civilian police director, Freehold Borough officials have not announced a decision regarding the position. As of July 22, Business Administrator Joseph Bellina did not have any information about the potential hiring of a police director. He said the matter is “under…
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Showplace Farms to end operations after 36 years
REGIONAL INTEREST By MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer MILLSTONE — A landmark operation in the New Jersey standardbred horse racing industry will close its doors on Oct. 1. The operators of the Showplace Farms training center on Route 33, Millstone Township, announced on July 23 that the 140-acre facility will cease operations after 36 years. In…
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ON CAMPUS
Michael Estreicher, son of Shirley and Vernon Estreicher of Marlboro, has been named to the dean’s list for the 2015 spring semester at the University at Albany, State University of New York, Albany, New York. Michael is a 2012 graduate of Marlboro High School. Ryan Alves, son of Paula and Ken Alves of Marlboro, has…
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PTA, environmental commission plant monarch butterfly garden
MANALAPAN — The Wemrock Brook School PTA and the Manalapan Environmental Commission have partnered to create a type of garden at the school called a monarch waystation that helps monarch butterflies and other beneficial insects. “The garden will be a win-win, providing an enjoyable outdoor classroom area as well as educational opportunities, and much needed…
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Exhibitors sought for 19th annual Archives and History Day
Monmouth County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon is inviting all history buffs and historical organizations to participate in the 19th annual Archives and History Day on Oct. 3. “Archivists, historians, curators, genealogists and others in the field of history and preservation are invited to participate in this great event,” Hanlon said. “The event provides the opportunity…
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Fun at the Middlesex County Fair
TOP PICK For 77 years, the Middlesex County Fair has been a tradition that brings together thousands of residents for a week of summer fun. Some 85,000 visitors annually explore the county’s rich agricultural heritage, learn a new craft, try a new food, or go on a ride – all in a day’s visit at…
