Category: archives
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George Kurilla
MANVILLE George A. Kurilla, died Tuesday, March 26, at home. He was 74. Born in Jessup, Pa., he had been a resident of Manville for the past 46 years. Mr. Kurilla retired in 2001 as a self-employed painting contractor having owned and operated George Kurilla in Manville. He was a communicant of Christ The…
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Plumsted to have lowest cost per pupil
TOWN TALK by Ron Dancer: News from the mayor of Plumsted Township. By: The list of "firsts" for Plumsted Township continues to grow. In addition to being the leader of 33 municipalities in Ocean County for preserving land from more residential development and having the lowest municipal tax rate, our K-12 school district will, for…
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Fried, Tindall to seek re-election
Washington Township mayor and committeeman say they still have work to complete. By: Mark Moffa WASHINGTON Mayor Dave Fried and Township Committeeman Doug Tindall announced this week they will seek re-election to their committee seats. The two Republicans filed their petitions Monday with township Clerk Bernadette DuBuss. It will not be known until next…
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GOP sets fall lineup;Dems’ slate unclear
John Souren, Dr. Steven Sireci and John Gelardi file for race By:Alec Moore One incumbent and at least two newcomers to the political arena will be vying for two open Township Committee seats that will be up for election in November. Democrats currently control the committee with a 4-1 margin, but Republicans could regain control…
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Allentown Presbyterian Church
HISTORICALLY SPEAKING: A look at the Allentown-Upper Freehold of the past. By: Originally published as Local History Sketches by Charles H. Fidler in the "Allentown Messenger" dated Dec. 18, 1913. In the westerly wall of the Allentown Presbyterian Church is a brick on which is cut the inscription, "Robert DeBow, 1756." The brick no doubt…
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THE STATE WE’RE IN
Land conservation has tax benefits By: Michele S. Byers It’s an ironic coincidence that the looming April 15 tax deadline is in the middle of the glorious renewal of life: spring. Birds are singing, flowers are bursting with blooms and we’re inside crunching numbers for tax time! If, like all of us, you are…
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Cotrell starts season with 1-hit shutout
Strikes out 15 batters as Allentown beats Trenton, 16-0. By: Kyle Moylan Considering she was pumped up for the opener and Trenton was the opponent, every fantasy player in the area should have known enough to pitch Abby Cotrell this past Monday. Cotrell was dominant, striking out 15 batters and allowing just a single as…
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Millstone board candidates focus on growth
Talks center on overcrowding, the potential need for a high school, and retaining teachers. By: Scott Morgan MILLSTONE The future of the township school system and its place in the community define this year’s school board race, which centers around the issues of overcrowding, growth, the sending-receiving relationship with the Upper Freehold Regional School…
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Residents want improvements at Eggerts Crossing
A petition outlining those requests was presented to Township Council last week. By: Lea Kahn The Eggerts Crossing neighborhood has been forgotten by time and Lawrence Township officials. That’s what some residents of the neighborhood claim. Those who live in the neighborhood want to see the installation of water and natural gas lines. They want…
