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Englishtown rings up fines
ENGLISHTOWN — Visitors to the borough’s municipal court found out on Jan. 7 that local officials are serious about a new law that bans people who are operating motor vehicles from talking on hand-held phones. Denise Rosner of Manalapan, who received a ticket for talking on a cell phone on Dec. 12, said she met…
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Manalapan public works director honored
John Lewis MANALAPAN — The head of the public works department has been honored for his years of service to the community. John Lewis has received the Edward P. Decker Award from the New Jersey Chapter of the American Public Works Association in recognition of more than 25 years of service and long-term dedication to…
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Clergy association wants voice on immigrant issues
BY CLARE MARIE CELANOStaff Writer BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD — Solving a problem of epidemic proportions requires examining that problem in little slices and then fitting all of those slices together, according to the Rev. Myrna Bethke of the First United Methodist Church. Bethke spoke at the Dec. 29 meeting of the…
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Council president sets busy agenda for 2004
BY DAVE BENJAMINStaff Writer Council president sets busy agenda for 2004 BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer MARLBORO — Township Council President James Mione has outlined his goals for Marlboro for the coming year. Speaking at the township’s reorganization meeting on Jan. 4, Mione suggested ways of controlling development and enhancing recreation in Marlboro. The town…
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Hospital expert urges awareness of diabetes
BY LINDA DeNICOLAStaff Writer Hospital expert urges awareness of diabetes BY LINDA DeNICOLA Staff Writer FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — Diabetes is a significant and growing health care risk. According to the best current estimates of the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, 18.2 million people, or about 6.3 percent of the nation’s population,…
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Eagle Scout’s project adds space for history
Bookcases help furnishplanned researchlibrary at Oakley house BY LINDA DeNICOLAStaff Writer Eagle Scout’s project adds space for history Bookcases help furnish planned research library at Oakley house BY LINDA DeNICOLA Staff Writer FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — Historic preservation is expensive and the Oakley house at the corner of Wemrock and Oakley roads is no exception. Officials…
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Panel starts to identify uses for land
Legal complaint filed by family near rec site set for next hearing BY DAVE BENJAMINStaff Writer Panel starts to identify uses for land BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer MANALAPAN — Recreation committee members spoke with the Township Committee recently about plans for a new portion of the Manalapan Recreation Center. The new property is referred…
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Council appointments grist for political mill
BY LARRY RAMERStaff Writer Council appointments grist for political mill BY LARRY RAMER Staff Writer LARRY RAMER Joseph Pernice and Patti Morelli were sworn in to four-year terms on the Marlboro Township Council on Jan. 4. MARLBORO — New Republican Township Council members Joseph Pernice and Patti Morelli received a quick introduction to Marlboro politics.…
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State takes tract out of play for development $3M expenditure means no houses will ever rise on
Manalapan BY DAVE BENJAMINStaff Writer State takes tract out of play for development $3M expenditure means no houses will ever rise on BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer PHOTOS BY DAVE BENJAMIN Boxwood Farm owner Taylor Palmer speaks during ceremonies that included Gov. James E. McGreevey (r) and New Jersey Agriculture Secretary Charles M. Kuperus (l).…
