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Where is Fabio when you need him?
My husband has two different personalities. First, there is the romantic side — the Fabio-like personality that enjoys moonlit walks, engaging conversation, and washing the dishes. Fabio doesn’t hang out much, although he did show up from time to time during our courting years. bringing roses, opening doors and gazing at me lovingly across a…
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Ownership of property at issue in application
Planner says figures show a growing need for age-restricted units BY LARRY RAMER Staff Writer BY LARRY RAMERStaff Writer MARLBORO — Members of the Zoning Board of Adjustment want to know who is behind an application to build 39 age-restricted single-family houses on Route 79, just south of Wyncrest Road. The houses in the proposed…
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Speed along Church Road concerns Howell resident
BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer BY KATHY BARATTAStaff Writer HOWELL — A longtime Church Road resident says motorists are driving too fast along her street and she wants the Township Council to do something about it. Petra Murray, who has lived for more than 20 years on the curve of Church Road, said the traffic…
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Barking dog law to be heard
BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer BY KATHY BARATTAStaff Writer HOWELL — Municipal officials will revisit amending the ordinance that will be used to adjudicate complaints stemming from noise nuisances caused by barking dogs. Township representatives have been toying with different versions of the same amendment since the summer. A previously suggested amendment proposed an 8…
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Children enjoy visit from mayor
MANALAPAN — Kindergartners who attend the Lakeview Child Center at Manalapan, Bridge Plaza Drive, recently celebrated Community Helper Week. “Lakeview Child Center at Manalapan is always a fun place to learn,” said Susan Zaidman, executive director. “We reach out to our parents and our community to help educate our children.” In focusing on community helpers,…
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Elks make soldiers’ lives a little easier
BY TARA PETERSEN Staff Writer BY TARA PETERSENStaff Writer Two local fraternal organizations have joined forces to help make a difference in a few soldiers’ lives. Millstone Elks Lodge 2613 and Freehold Elks Lodge 1454 have adopted a platoon, Marine Wing Squadron Support (MWSS) 472. According to Millstone lodge secretary Bill Dugasz, a member of…
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Judge denies attempt to cut murder suspect’s bail
Prosecutor BY JENNIFER DOME Staff Writer BY JENNIFER DOMEStaff Writer BRICK — Jack Fuller Jr., of Howell, the man authorities believe is responsible for the death of teenager Brittney Gregory, 16, remains in Ocean County jail, Toms River, after his attorney tried to have his bail reduced last week. Attorney John Goins asked state Superior…
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Meara: School district facing multiple issues
Superintendent offers details to members of Freehold citizens group BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer BY CLARE MARIE CELANOStaff Writer FREEHOLD — Superintendent of Schools Philip J. Meara is anxious to provide information about the borough’s K-8 school district to any community or civic organization which asks him to do so. With that in mind…
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Volunteer readers form connection with pupils
BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer BY CLARE MARIE CELANOStaff Writer CLARE MARIE CELANO Volunteer Carole Robinson reads to first-graders who are participating in the RSVP Reading Buddies program at the Park Avenue Elementary School, Freehold Borough. Robinson is one of many adults who are finding that reading to children is a wonderful addition to…
