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Change comes to DPW
Veteran director retires and new employee joins Howell staff BY LARRY HLAVENKA JR. Staff Writer BY LARRY HLAVENKA JR.Staff Writer Jeffrey Cramer HOWELL – Like a well-oiled Department of Public Works truck, the department, for the past eight years, has operated under director Mildred Bernier, who recently retired. Bernier, 62, and her successor, Jeffrey Cramer,…
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Fun and games
CHRISKELLYstaff Englishtown’s David Peterson, 9, tries to get a wiffleball to roll on the right glass, during a carnival event at the Frogbridge Day Camp in Millstone Aug. 11.
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Fair fun
Top, during a visit to the Colts Neck Fair on Aug. 18, Taylor Martino, 12, of Freehold Township, grabs hold and screams as The Ring of Fire drops along its rail. Above, Nicole Klatsky, of Colts Neck, watches as her son, Brandon, 3, takes a swing at a game. PHOTOSBY CHRIS KELLY staff
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Morganville artist’s works featured in library exhibit
BY MICHAEL ALERHAND Correspondent BY MICHAEL ALERHANDCorrespondent MANALAPAN – The artwork of classically trained Richard Berger will be displayed at the Monmouth County Library Headquarters in Manalapan from Aug. 31 to Sept. 25. Berger, who has painted professionally since 1997, planned the event so that it would mark the one-year anniversary of his return from…
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Prosecutor alleges ‘horrific’ sex crimes
Handyman accused of using job to assault, film children in two counties BY TOM CAIAZZA Staff Writer BY TOM CAIAZZAStaff Writer Clement Bilski Jr. The videotaped footage found in the home of a local handyman was enough to “test the sensibilities of some of the most hardened police officers,” according to one veteran law enforcement…
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Open space funding question on Nov. ballot
BY DICK METZGAR Staff Writer BY DICK METZGARStaff Writer To assist Monmouth County in its effort to continue acquiring and preserving open space for future generations, the Board of Freeholders will seek voter approval to convert the previously approved annual Open Space Trust Fund amount of $16 million to a fixed rate. Monmouth County has…
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Photo
CHRIS KELLY staff As the sun sets on the Colts Neck Fairgrounds on Aug. 18, patrons enjoy the scenic view while taking a ride on the Ferris wheel. For more photos, see page 54.
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JCP&L wants new substation on Rt. 33
BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer BY KATHY BARATTAStaff Writer Manalapan MANALAPAN – Jersey Central Power & Light wants to build a transformer substation on the eastbound side of Route 33. The electrical utility authority, represented by attorney John P. Beyel and JCP&L engineer James Tobia, pitched its case to the members of the Zoning Board…
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Splishin’ and a splashin’
CHRIS KELLY staff Jared Fier, 5, of Marlboro, cannon-balls his way into the pool at Briar Hill Day Camp, Freehold Township, Aug. 18.
