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HIGHTSTOWN: Future of Borough Hall still remains unknown
The floodwaters of Hurricane Irene in downtown Hightstown on Aug. 28, 2011. (Photo by Ken Radz)
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Eye Bank to honor Marco Zarbin, M.D., Ph.D., FACS
By Irene Maslowski The Lions Eye Bank of New Jersey will recognize Marco Zarbin, M.D., Ph.D., FACS, as a Man of Vision on March 29, 2012, when the organization hosts its premier “Night for Sight” fundraising gala. This celebration will conclude a series of events hosted by the Eye Bank throughout the month in recognition…
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NEW JERSEY: Thousands partake in polar plunge for Special Olympics
Members of the Hightstown PBA Local No. 283, along with six thousand other plungers, are participants of the 19th annual Seaside Heights Polar Bear Plunge. The event benefits the Special Olympics New Jersey. Pictured are, from left: Dylan Sturchio, of the Hightstown Police Department; Bernie Chenoweth of the Middletown Police Department; Frank Jimenez of HPD;…
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NEW JERSEY: Thousands partake in polar plunge for Special Olympics
By Amy Batista, Special Writer SEASIDE HEIGHTS — People flocked to the beach for a good cause last Saturday, wearing all kinds of outfits ranging from Waldo, Viking and Smurf attire — as well as a few polar bear costumes. A sign held up read simply: “We are freezing for a reason.” It was the…
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UPPER FREEHOLD: Town bats around Reed Park proposal
By Jessica Noll, Special Writer UPPER FREEHOLD — Faced with a June 25 deadline for accepting or declining a $250,000 county grant, the Township Committee is expected to try to reach a consensus tonight (March 1) on how to proceed with the Reed Park project. The Monmouth County open space grant requires Upper Freehold to…
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CRANBURY: Township to ask for 1.5-cent tax hike
David Kilby, Managing Editor CRANBURY A continued decline in ratables has led the Township Committee to increase taxes another 1.5 cents this year to avoid dipping deeper into surplus. The committee introduced the proposed budget 4-1 at its meeting Monday. Committeeman James Taylor voted no while saying raising taxes is not the way to…
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WWFM The Classical Network Introduces "A Tempo": New Public Affairs Show Focuses on Trends and Issues in the Performing Arts
By Rachel Katz WEST WINDSOR, NJ – WWFM The Classical Network is pleased to announce the launch of "A Tempo", a new public affairs program that focuses on issues and trends in the world of the performing arts. The show, hosted by Rachel Katz, will examine some of the ways the performing arts, primarily classical…
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MANVILLE: Senior Corner column for March 1
The Manville Senior Citizens meet at 12:30 p.m. the second Thursday of each month at the VFW on Washington Avenue. The club is comprised of people who are residents of Manville, age 60 or older, and age 55 if disabled. Canned goods or non-perishable food items will continue to be collected before each meeting, as…
