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Code restricts sex shops to freestanding buildings
BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer BY TOYNETT HALLStaff Writer HOWELL – In an effort to stop more sexually oriented businesses from setting up shop in the community, the Township Council has introduced an ordinance to define and regulate this type of establishment. The ordinance was introduced on April 24. A public hearing and possible vote…
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Club celebrates 10 years of public speaking help
Almost 75 people feted the Freehold Phrasers Toastmasters Club at a special dinner meeting held on April 18 at the Freehold Gardens Hotel and Conference Center, Freehold Township, in recognition of the club’s 10th anniversary. The event was officially opened by the presentation of colors by the Old Bridge High School Air Force JROTC honor…
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Roth to be named chief in Freehold
Capt. Mitch Roth FREEHOLD – Police Capt. Mitch Roth was expected to be promoted to chief of the Freehold Borough Police Department on Monday by the Borough Council. The promotion and swearing in of Roth as the department’s new chief appeared on Monday’s council meeting agenda. The evening meeting took place after the News Transcript’s…
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Marciante will be named superintendent of schools
John Marciante Jr. has worked in district for the past four years BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer BY KATHY BARATTAStaff Writer John Marciante Jr. On July 1, John Marciante Jr. will become the new superintendent of schools in the Manalapan-Englishtown Regional School District. Marciante, 53, is presently the assistant to the superintendent for pupil personnel…
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In the Service
Air Force Airman Sean B. Poyner has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio. During the six weeks of training, the airman studied the Air Force mission, organization, and military customs and courtesies; performed drill and ceremony marches, and received physical training, rifle marksmanship, field training exercises, and special training…
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On Campus
Noel Thomas Kavanagh of Marl-boro was recognized during the annual honors convocation at Averett University, Danville, Va. The convocation recognizes students for their accomplishments during the academic year. Kavanagh was named a Virginia Teacher of Promise during the ceremony. He is pursuing a master of education degree in health and physical education.
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SCOTT PILLING staff Matthew Fung, 9, dips his brush into a bowl of paint as he works on his painting skills during the second annual Asian Heritage Festival held May 5 at Manalapan High School. The event was presented by the Manalapan Arts Council.
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Resident makes plea to save old oak tree
BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer BY TOYNETT HALLStaff Writer HOWELL – There is an oak tree on Squankum-Yellowbrook Road that has lived for more than 200 years. The tree has endured countless ice storms, nor’easters, and bustling residential growth in the community. For Bobbi Sue Bowers, the stately tree represents a historic landmark which not…
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In the Arts
Jazz lovers can get in the groove 8 p.m. May 16 when The Midiri Brothers perform “Remembering Artie” as part of the MidWeek Jazz Series at the Ocean County College (OCC) Fine Arts Center, Main Campus, College Drive, Toms River. Brothers Joe Midiri (clarinetist) and Paul Midiri (vibes), along with Dan Tobias (trumpet), Pat Mercuri…
