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Lighthouse Challenge set for this weekend
BY SHERRY CONOHANStaff Writer Lighthouse Challenge set for this weekend BY SHERRY CONOHAN Staff Writer The fourth annual New Jersey Lighthouse Challenge will take place Oct. 18-19, testing the skill of the admirers of those stately beacons to get around to all 11 that will be open to the public. The lighthouses on the Challenge…
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Architect details plans
for Northpointe apts. BY LARRY RAMER Staff Writer MARLBORO — The Planning Board continued to hear testimony about a proposed housing complex that will contain 382 apartments, including 85 units of so-called affordable housing. If approved, the Northpointe development would be located in Marlboro just south of the Aberdeen Township border near Lloyd and Nolan…
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Homeless immigrants a concern for citizens
As winter approaches,informal group meetsto consider problem BY CLARE MARIE CELANOStaff Writer Homeless immigrants a concern for citizens As winter approaches, informal group meets to consider problem BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD — A group of citizens concerned about the safety and welfare of homeless Mexican immigrants shared thoughts and ideas about rectifying…
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Builder, Howell council trade charges in public
Spalliero, DiBella square off over chargeof BY KATHY BARATTAStaff Writer Builder, Howell council trade charges in public Spalliero, DiBella square off over charge of ‘shakedown’ BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer HOWELL — Developer Anthony Spalliero came to the Oct. 7 meeting of the Township Council alleging a "shakedown" attempt by two councilmen and one of…
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Teachers, board trying to settle new contract 2 sides present cases
to state fact-finder;report expected soon BY DAVE BENJAMINStaff Writer Teachers, board trying to settle new contract 2 sides present cases to state fact-finder; report expected soon BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer Teachers in the K-8 Manalapan-Englishtown Regional School District are waiting for a new contract. Now that a Sept. 30 school construction referendum has been…
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Couple suggests public focus on safe driving
BY LINDA DeNICOLAStaff Writer Couple suggests public focus on safe driving BY LINDA DeNICOLA Staff Writer FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — Sugges-tions from two residents for a public awareness program on speeding was the subject of discussion at the Oct. 7 Township Committee meeting. The safe speed program proposal was submitted by Robertsville Road residents Anne Marie…
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CHRIS KELLY staff Clemencia Ruias takes a break from picking pumpkins in the field at Stattel’s Farm Market, Marlboro, on Saturday. Area farms were busy over the weekend as central New Jersey residents anticipated the coming of Halloween.
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Survey shows support for MOM train proposal
Survey shows support for MOM train proposal The Ocean County and Monmouth County boards of freeholders were recently presented with the results of a survey conducted to learn more about residents’ attitudes toward the proposed Monmouth-Ocean-Middlesex (MOM) rail passenger project. According to a press release from the Monmouth County public information office, these results are…
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Township to delay planned
Robertsville Road wideningResidents toldcounty will considertraffic light request BY LINDA DeNICOLAStaff Writer Robertsville Road widening Residents told county will consider traffic light request BY LINDA DeNICOLA Staff Writer Residents of Robertsville Road have been working hard to convince Freehold Township officials to reconsider a plan to widen the road and remove vegetation along the frontage…
