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In the Service
Air National Guard Airman 1st Class Kelly A. Geant, daughter of Tara and Thomas Geant of Manalapan, has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. Airmen who complete basic training earn credits toward an associate degree through the Community College of the Air Force. During the six-week program, Geant…
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State, county & township combine to preserve farm
COLTS NECK – New Jersey Agri-culture Secretary Charles M. Kuperus has announced the preservation of the 108-acre Greenfields farm through a partnership with Colts Neck and Monmouth County. “We’re pleased to partner in the preservation of this thoroughbred farm, which furthers our efforts to strengthen New Jersey’s equine industry and will be appreciated by generations…
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Photo
JEFF GRANIT, staff Historic Freehold Raceway, Park Avenue, Freehold, will open its 2006-07 harness racing meet on Aug. 10. Post time will be at 12:30 p.m. Racing activity began on Aug. 4 with qualifying races (pictured) on the half-mile oval. For more photos, see page 38.
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Zoners asked to consider Woodward Rd. Wawa plan
BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer BY KATHY BARATTAStaff Writer Wawa Corporation is asking the Manalapan Zoning Board of Adjustment for permission to build a convenience store (above, center) and a gas station (above, right) on Woodward Road near Route 33. MANALAPAN – Running out for a quart of milk or a tank of gas could…
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WMUA waits for response from Abate
Sewerage authority director suspended after feds come to town BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer BY KATHY BARATTAStaff Writer Western Monmouth Utilities Authority (WMUA) Executive Director Frank Abate remains suspended without pay pending further action by the authority commissioners that is expected to take place later this month. The action to suspend Abate from his position…
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Expert says voters’ values must be sought by board
Freehold officials have not decided on third referendum BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer BY CLARE MARIE CELANOStaff Writer FREEHOLD – Matching values between school officials and community members is everything when a school district is trying to get a construction referendum passed. That’s what communications professional Tony Fulginiti told Board of Education members at…
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Corzine calls for cap on property tax increases
Outlines proposals for reform in address to state Legislature BY KAREN E. BOWES Staff Writer BY KAREN E. BOWESStaff Writer TRENTON – Gov. Jon Corzine compared the state’s property tax system to “the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse” on July 28, saying increases for homeowners need to be capped at 4 percent per year. Speaking…
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Web site seeks to make life easier for caregivers
BY ADAM RIBACK Correspondent BY ADAM RIBACKCorrespondent VieBridge Connections has created a new way for caretakers of the chronically ill to interact with each other and gain new and important knowledge. The firm has built an interactive Internet Web site that supports caregivers, the chronically ill and the elderly by helping them to self-manage conditions,…
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Church plan will have hearing
BY ADAM RIBACK Correspondent BY ADAM RIBACKCorrespondent FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – An application for the expansion of the Abundant Life Church of God, Route 537, will be brought before the Zoning Board of Adjustment on Aug. 10. A legal notice published by attorney Fredrick P. Niemann of Freehold Town-ship, who represents the church, indicates the scope…
