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  • Regulations put in place for portable storage units

    By JACK MURTHA Staff Writer MARLBORO — Temporary storage units in Marlboro must now be just that — temporary. The Township Council has adopted an ordinance that controls where and for how long residents may keep portable storage unit on their property. Individuals who violate the regulations could face hefty financial penalties, according to the…

  • Action on Hovnanian plan expected at July 17 meeting

    By JACK MURTHA Staff Writer MARLBORO — All of the expert testimony in support of developer K. Hovnanian’s application to convert an age-restricted community to a neighborhood for people of all ages has been presented to the Marlboro Planning Board. But the applicant and members of the public must wait until the board’s 7:30 p.m.…

  • Ocean pol seeks write-in votes in U.S. Senate race

    By ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer Jack Trotta When New Jersey residents head to the polls on Aug. 13 to select the candidates who will run in a special election to succeed the late U.S. Sen. Frank Lautenberg, a short list of high-profile individuals will be on the ballot. Seeking the Democratic nomination to run in…

  • Municipal managers honored

    Eleven members of the New Jersey Municipal Management Association (NJMMA) were among 34 borough, city and township administrators from Monmouth County recognized in a joint resolution by the state Senate and Assembly on June 20 “for their tireless and heartfelt efforts in the aftermath of superstorm Sandy.” Sponsored by Monmouth County Republican legislators Sen. Joseph…

  • Shore Ratz kick off MAC summer concert series

    MANALAPAN — The Manalapan Arts Council (MAC) Summer Concert Series will present three special events at the Manalapan Recreation Center, 120 Route 522. All concerts begin at 7 p.m. and are free to the public. The first concert will feature the Shore Ratz on July 17. The Shore Ratz will keep audience members moving with…

  • Freedom Fest State Fair returns to Upper Freehold

    This year’s Freedom Fest State Fair has returned to the Horse Park of New Jersey, Route 524, Upper Freehold Township. Musical acts will perform in the main arena, and fair-goers can sit in the covered pavilion while enjoying the concerts. The event runs through July 14. On July 11, Country & Western Night with Lindsay…

  • Fair will host Antique & Classic Auto Show

    FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — The Monmouth County Fair will host its 36th annual Antique and Classic Auto Show on July 28 at the East Freehold Showgrounds, Kozloski Road. The show will include antique/production autos to 1932; production cars from 1933 to 1985; sports cars to 1985; and fire trucks to 1972. There will be street rods,…

  • New garden helps butterflies

    MANALAPAN — The Manalapan Environmental Commission recently led a project to plant a monarch butterfly garden at the Manalapan Recreation Center that will provide education to residents about the annual migration of monarch butterflies, why the monarch butterfly is endangered, and how residents can help by planting a similar garden at home. The garden is…

  • JUST GO

    SPECIAL EVENTS Fireworks post-game fireworks display July 12 and 13 Lakewood BlueClaws FirstEnergy Park, Lakewood for tickets: 732-901-7000, option 3 Cruise Night July 12 at 6 p.m. Jackson Crossing, 21 S. Hope Chapel Road, Jackson 732-747-7846 Appearance by Nat Geo’s Casey Anderson Host of “America the Wild with Casey Anderson” on the National Geographic Channel…