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Council nixes reduction in builder’s bond
BY TALI ISRAELI Staff Writer BY TALI ISRAELIStaff Writer MARLBORO – The Township Council has passed a resolution denying the reduction of a performance bond for a residential development. According to the resolution which was passed on Nov. 13, the township received requests from Toll Brothers for a second reduction in previously posted performance bonds…
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Optimists named ‘Distinguished Club’
The Howell Optimist Club was recognized as a Distinguished Club for the 2005-06 Optimist year by Optimist International for its exceptional work throughout the community, commitment to children and continued support to Optimist International and the New Jersey Lower New York Optimist District. According to a press release, the members of the Optimist Club of…
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Temple to host ‘Evening of Fine Art’
Modern and classic art – much of it with a Jewish twist – will be on display at Temple B’nai Shalom’s holiday art auction on Dec. 2-3. The temple is at Fern and Old Stage roads in East Brunswick. More than 250 pieces of art – ranging in price from $50 to $5,000 – will…
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Essay lands youngster spot at King memorial
BY TALI ISRAELI Staff Writer BY TALI ISRAELIStaff Writer MARLBORO – Lara Berger was one of 50 youngsters chosen to visit Washington, D.C., after winning a national essay contest about civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. During the 2005-06 school year, second-graders at the Frank J. Dugan Elementary School, Topanemus Road, participated in…
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Monmouth donates $25,000 to state’s WWII memorial
FREEHOLD – Recognizing the sacrifices made by World War II veterans, particularly those who lost their lives to preserve freedom, the Monmouth County Board of Freeholders has donated $25,000 toward the fundraising effort to build a memorial in New Jersey. “We have a Vietnam Veterans Memorial and a Korean War Memorial, but New Jersey still…
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Scout restores fitness trail at rec center
BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer BY KATHY BARATTAStaff Writer Scott Ginsberg MANALAPAN – An Eagle Scout project has led to the restoration of the fitness trail at the Manalapan Recreation Center, Route 522. Scott Ginsberg, 16, a junior at the Marine Academy of Science and Tech-nology, Sandy Hook, is a 10-year scout-ing veteran. With help…
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Suspect sought in bank robbery
MARLBORO – A mid-morning robbery at the Commerce Bank, Route 520, is under investigation by the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office. On Nov. 21 at 10:21 a.m. a demand of money was made by individual believed to be a black male, between 25 to 35 years old, about 6 feet tall, weight about 200 pounds, with…
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Chiropractor honored for Olympic activities
Dr. Ira Shapiro (r) accepts the Special Service Award from Dr. Sigmund Miller, executive director of the Association of New Jersey Chiropractors. OLD BRIDGE – Dr. Ira A. Shapiro, of Manalapan, director of the Plaza Chiropractic Center, Englishtown Road, has been honored by the Assoc-iation of New Jersey Chiro-practors (ANJC) with a Special Service Award.…
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First aid squad president waits for more volunteers
MONOC paramedics responding during day in borough, township BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer BY CLARE MARIE CELANOStaff Writer FREEHOLD – Citing a lack of manpower at certain times, trustees of the volunteer Freehold First Aid and Emergency Squad made a decision in October to enlist the services of professional MONOC paramedics to respond to…
