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Covered Bridge presses for resolution of lawsuit
Staff Writer By dave benjamin Covered Bridge presses for resolution of lawsuit MANALAPAN — Representatives of the Covered Bridge I adult community want to know when township officials plan to address a lawsuit they say has been in limbo for almost two years. The mayor says municipal officials are willing to sit down and discuss…
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Flocking together may be problem for crows 14 of 16 crows in experiment die from West Nile virus
Staff Writer By lindsey siegle Flocking together may be problem for crows 14 of 16 crows in experiment die from West Nile virus It turns out that a mosquito bite isn’t the only way for West Nile virus to be transmitted, at least among crows. Results of a recent experiment conducted by the United States…
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Boro trying to rebound
from Oct. gun incidents By dick metzgar Staff Writer FREEHOLD — Gun-related violence and incidents are guaranteed to command the attention of law enforcement officials and residents alike, and no community is ever really safe from them. They can happen at any time, and they can occur in waves. The borough is a classic example.…
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New uses for hospital site to be considered
Staff Writer By brian walsh New uses for hospital site to be considered MARLBORO — The Planning Board will recommend that the Township Council investigate the possible redevelopment and reuse of buildings on the property of the former Marlboro State Psychiatric Hospital. The redevelopment of the hospital facilities was the subject of a presentation at…
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Accused shooter arrested in Asbury Park apartment
Staff Writer By dick metzgar Accused shooter arrested in Asbury Park apartment FREEHOLD — The arrest of Thomas "Yummy" Simms in an Asbury Park residence at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 30 wrapped up one of the most bizarre multiple-shooting cases in borough history. Simms, of Asbury Park, was charged with shooting down and seriously wounding four…
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Youngster struck by car on Maxim-Southard Road Police say effort being made to address traffic safety concerns
Staff Writer By Kathy Baratta Youngster struck by car on Maxim-Southard Road Police say effort being made to address traffic safety concerns HOWELL — A 6-year-old boy was struck by a vehicle on Maxim-Southard Road Saturday at 6:20 p.m. as he chased a ball into the street. The child, who is from Pennsylvania, was at…
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Farmers face pressures of a changing world To stay or to go is question that must eventually be answered
Correspondent By clare m. masi Farmers face pressures of a changing world To stay or to go is question that must eventually be answered PHOTOS BY JERRY WOLKOWITZ Tony Savage of Prestige Trees directs the placement of a tree at a residence in Marlboro. Savage is one of a dwindling number of area residents who…
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Board gives superintendent powers in event of strike Marlboro board, union continue to haggle over contract
Staff Writer By brian walsh Board gives superintendent powers in event of strike Marlboro board, union continue to haggle over contract The Marlboro Board of Education is taking precautionary measures in anticipation of a possible teachers’ strike. At a special meeting held Oct. 31, the board passed a resolution outlining the course of action that…
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Appraisals private until land deal is completed Trust seeks financial support from Ocean
Appraisals private until land deal is completed Trust seeks financial support from Ocean & Monmouth gov’ts. By kathy baratta Staff Writer Despite the fact that taxpayer money will be spent on a project to buy land in two counties, the nonprofit group brokering the deal will not make the land appraisals on the properties available…
