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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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Freehold Twp. grad is 5th in national forensics event
BY MICHAEL ALERHAND Correspondent BY MICHAEL ALERHAND Correspondent Freehold Township High School graduate Michael Garson placed fifth at the National Forensics League championship in Dallas, Texas. The tournament, which included the top 204 high school improvisational debaters from across the United States, was held June 18-23. Garson, who began debating as a freshman, was one…
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Luncheon to boost player, family in recovery effort
BY TALI ISRAELI Staff Writer BY TALI ISRAELIStaff Writer Preston Plevretes MARLBORO – The Marlboro football community will come together once more to raise money for the family of Preston Plevretes. On Nov. 5, Plevretes, 20, a former member of the Marlboro High School football team, was playing for LaSalle University, Philadelphia, when he suffered…
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Town presses on in appeal against apartment project
Mayor, council claim board’s approval was de facto rezoning BY TALI ISRAELI Staff Writer BY TALI ISRAELIStaff Writer MARLBORO – The fate of a much discussed residential project is still wrapped up in the legal system. In September 2005 the Township Council and Mayor Robert Kleinberg filed a lawsuit against the Marlboro Zoning Board of…
