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Allen house to host tavern party
The Monmouth County Historical Association will host an 18th-century tavern party at the historic Allen House, “the most noted tavern in Shrewsbury,” on Oct. 4 beginning at 6:30 p.m. Guests will enjoy refreshments from recipes of the period in the atmosphere of an 18th-century tavern. Entertainment is will be provided by experts in historical music,…
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15 years of service required for paid retirement benefits
MANALAPAN — The Township Committee has adopted an ordinance that requires a township employee to work for Manalapan for 15 years before becoming eligible to receive paid retirement health benefits. The committee adopted the ordinance at its Sept. 10 meeting. The law will apply to people who are hired by Manalapan from this point forward.…
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African American festival comes to Holmdel Sept. 20
BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer The vision of Clinton Crocker of Red Bank will once again come to fruition at the PNC Bank Arts Center, Garden State Parkway, Exit 116, Holmdel, when the African American Arts and Heritage Festival returns for its 21st year. The festival, with free admission, will be held on Sept.…
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Habitat motorcycle ride to benefit disabled veteran
Western Monmouth Habitat for Humanity’s ninth annual Motorcycle Ride for Affordable Housing will take place on Oct. 5. This year, 100 percent of the net proceeds will go toward building a house for a disabled veteran. State and municipal police will escort the 90- minute ride through parts of Monmouth and Ocean counties. Following the…
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Trip makes memories for Marlboro teenagers
Japanese culture and home stays provide highlights BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writer MARLBORO — Ten youths spent two weeks of their recent summer vacation serving as student ambassadors in Japan as part of a sister-city partnership between Marlboro and Nanto City. Since 1991, students from Marlboro and Japan have traveled between the two nations to…
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Trop rock show to help New Hope Foundation
Jim Morris and the Big Bamboo Band will take the stage at New Hope Foundation’s first Trop Rock Festival on Sept. 21 from 1-7 p.m. at the Shore Casino in Atlantic Highlands. Other featured musicians include John Frinzi, Doyle Grisham, Rackett, Sunny Jim White, Charlie DeCosa and Gary Philips. Tickets are $40 per adult and…
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Haunted hike entertains without fear
MARLBORO — Kateri Environmental Center, 160 Conover Road, will present “Haunted Night Hike: The Story of Irish Jack” on Oct. 24-25. For the 22nd year Kateri will present this live drama that tells the origins of Halloween. The woodland trails at Kateri are lit with more than 250 Jack O’Lanterns. Visitors walk through the woods…
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CHRIS KELLY Alyssa Goldman, of Old Bridge, executes a roundhouse kick during a martial arts demonstration at the 25th annual Marlboro Day, a community celebration that was held at the Marlboro municipal complex on Sept. 14.
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Search uncovers drugs in home
MANALAPAN — A 20-year-old township resident was arrested following a complaint from a 19-year-old Jackson resident. According to a press release from the Manalapan Police Department, the Jackson resident, whom police did not identify, told Patrolman Peter Curran on Aug. 20 that he had been the victim of an assault and terrorist threats during a…
