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Contract awarded for training facility for Manalapan Police Department
By MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer MANALAPAN — The Township Committee has awarded a contract for the construction of a training facility for the Manalapan Police Department to Pharos Enterprises LLC, South Amboy. The contract was awarded during the committee’s Aug. 14 meeting. Pharos Enterprises was the low bidder among a group of four firms that…
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Summertime fun
Youngsters taking part in the Y-lympics program at Liberty Street Park in Freehold Borough on Aug. 2 show a lot of enthusiasm before beginning an activity. The Y-lympics was sponsored by the YMCA of Western Monmouth County Community Center in the borough. CLAIRE SHEPROW
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Vital statistics registrar retires
FREEHOLD — Barbara Taylor, who most recently has been Freehold Borough’s registrar of vital statistics and a senior account clerk, has retired. Taylor came to work for the borough in April 1988 as a clerk typist. In July 1990, she became a cashier and collected property taxes and water bill payments. Taylor was promoted to…
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‘Freehold Idol’ winners thrilled to achieve musical victories
FREEHOLD — The 2013 edition of the “Freehold Idol” talent competition is coming to a close and, according to Downtown Freehold CEO Richard Gatto, the number of participants and fans coming to watch the show has grown significantly since the event’s inception five years ago. “Freehold Idol” takes place on Wednesday evenings at the Monmouth…
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Freehold MOMS Club offers activities, support
By CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD — The name says it all. MOMS Club, which stands for Moms Offering Moms Support, could not be a more accurate representation for mothers who join together to provide one another with support, companionship, advice, camaraderie and fun. The international group is designed to support stay-at-home mothers. Members…
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Allentown artist creates beauty in alcohol ink
By MAUREEN DAYE Correspondent ALLENTOWN — Speaking about the art she creates, Allentown resident Andree Lisette Herz said, “My work expresses my love of nature. I use color, texture and patterns to produce the emotional response I am looking for… .” Herz is presenting her work in alcohol ink and fiber at an exhibit titled…
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Library to offer citizenship course
Do you want to become a United States citizen? Get help to prepare for the citizenship test as the Monmouth County Library Headquarters, Manalapan, launches its first citizenship course. Library headquarters will hold a 12- week program to help individuals who wish to take the citizenship test. The classes will be held 7-8:30 p.m. on…
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Portable storage units draw look from officials
By CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — Residents who may need to rent a portable storage unit and place it on their property should be aware that municipal officials are talking about regulating the use of those units. Township Committee members discussed the use of outdoor storage units in Freehold Township at their…
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Work continues on Vanderburg Rd.
By JACK MURTHA Staff Writer MARLBORO — Another round of improvements is slated to further transform Vanderburg Road in the near future. At its Aug. 1 meeting, the Marlboro Township Council awarded a contract to Meco Inc. to complete the third phase of upgrades to the road. As the lowest of seven bids, the agreement…
