Author: MARK ROSMAN, Managing Editor
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Examiner Datebook, Aug. 4
• The Monmouth County Park System will present a mill demonstration on Aug. 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28 and 29 from 1-4 p.m. at Historic Walnford, Walnford Road, Upper Freehold Township. See the 19th century gristmill in action. The is a free event. Details: www.MonmouthCountyParks.com or 732-842-4000. • The Monmouth County Park System…
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Independent Datebook, Aug. 4
• The American Red Cross will hold blood drives in the area on the following dates: Aug. 6, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Red Cross Central New Jersey, 1540 W. Park Ave., Tinton Falls; and Aug. 12, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Red Cross Central New Jersey, 1540 W. Park Ave., Tinton Falls. Schedule an…
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Monmouth County commissioner: Fair’s return was welcomed by 95,000 guests
The Monmouth County Fair, an iconic summer event that makes its annual stop at the East Freehold Showgrounds in Freehold Township every July, enjoyed a successful return in 2021 following its cancellation in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic. Regular fair attendees were disappointed a year ago when the Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners…
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Holmdel officials propose public question on LOSAP benefits
HOLMDEL – When Holmdel residents go to the polls on Nov. 2, they may be asked by the Township Committee if they want to increase benefits to local volunteer first responders in a Length of Service Award Program (LOSAP). The Township Committee has introduced an ordinance which proposes placing such a question on the Election…
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Monmouth County commissioners honored with Beacon of Heroes Award
The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners has been honored with the Beacon of Heroes award by the Monmouth Regional Chamber of Commerce for its community enrichment through service, leadership and achievement, in particular, focusing on those who were working to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. “It is a tremendous honor to receive this award. On…
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Allentown gets support from Robbinsville in bid to ban large trucks in borough
ALLENTOWN – The governing body in Allentown and in neighboring Robbinsville have each passed a resolution in support of a weight limit on trucks on Route 526 between Circle Drive in Robbinsville and the Route 526 spur in Upper Freehold Township. Route 526 is Church Street in Allentown and Robbinsville-Allentown Road in Robbinsville. Circle Drive…
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Allentown gets support from Robbinsville in bid to ban large trucks in borough
ALLENTOWN – The governing body in Allentown and in neighboring Robbinsville have each passed a resolution in support of a weight limit on trucks on Route 526 between Circle Drive in Robbinsville and the Route 526 spur in Upper Freehold Township. Route 526 is Church Street in Allentown and Robbinsville-Allentown Road in Robbinsville. Circle Drive…
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Middletown officials adopt ban on cannabis cultivation, sales
MIDDLETOWN – The members of the Township Committee in Middletown have adopted an ordinance that prohibits the licensing of any class of cannabis business in the municipality. The ordinance was the subject of a public hearing that ran for 65 minutes during the July 19 meeting of the Township Committee. Residents and other members of…
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Holmdel officials may seek voters’ views on open space tax rate increase
HOLMDEL – When Holmdel residents go to the polls on Nov. 2, they may be asked by the Township Committee if they want the tax rate that supports the Holmdel Open Space, Recreation, Floodplain Protection and Farmland and Historic Preservation Trust Fund to be increased from 2.5 cents per $100 of equalized valuation to 3.5…
