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New ministry center opens
BY JACK MURTHA Staff Writer Bob Gassaway (c), construction official and a member of the Colts Neck Reformed Church, Route 537, shows Mario and Meredith Geneve the upper room in the church’s new ministry center. The church hosted an open house in April to debut the new facility. LAUREN CASSELBERRY COLTS NECK — With a…
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Paul Bradshaw, of Freehold, listens to the words of Pastor Vester Dock during Community Day at the New Hope Baptist Church, Freehold Borough, on May 4. The church opened its doors to all residents of the town for a day of fellowship and fun. SCOTT FRIEDMAN
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Newsted carries the ‘metal’ torch to the Stone Pony
BY ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Jason Newsted (center) takes his new band out on the road, stopping at Asbury Park before a long string of European festivals. A wise Australian man once wrote, “It’s a long way to the top if you want to rock and roll.” For Jason…
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Shutzer honored by two groups
BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD —Borough Councilwoman Sharon Shutzer received two honors at a recent meeting of the Borough Council. On May 6, Shutzer was honored by the Freehold First Aid and Emergency Squad and was made an honorary member of the squad in recognition of her years of support for the volunteer…
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Colts Neck committee adopts $11M budget
BY JACK MURTHA Staff Writer COLTS NECK — Residents will see a slight tax increase at the hands of Colts Neck’s 2013 municipal budget. The Township Committee adopted the $11 million spending plan, with a local tax levy of nearly $6.2 million, at its April 24 meeting. The budget includes $365,889 in dedicated open space…
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Middletown Arts Center welcomes spring
Kaiza Lenz, “Moonlit Frog” oil on canvas The Middletown Arts Center (MAC) is presenting the Spring Art Exhibition, which features artwork representing everything related to the spring season. The show comprises painting, photography and works on paper, showcasing many talented artists from around the area. The exhibition will be on display in the MAC Gallery…
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Music teacher charged with sexual assault
Frank Dilberto Jr. MANALAPAN — A Manalapan man was charged with sexual assault after investigators said they learned he was allegedly spanking a music student for his own sexual gratification over the past few months, Monmouth County Acting Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni announced. According to a press release, Frank W. Dilberto Jr., 60, of Manalapan,…
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Land-use changes enacted by Freehold Twp. officials
BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — After settling a longstanding legal issue regarding a 52-acre parcel of land on Route 9 south, Township Committee members unanimously adopted amendments to the municipality’s zoning regulations. A portion of the parcel has been rezoned from CMX-10 (commercial mixed used) to PAC-3 to allow for the…
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Restore the Shore event to help businesses run full speed ahead
The NJ Ad Club, in partnership with the Jersey Shore Public Relations and Advertising Association, will host an event aimed at helping Sandy-impacted businesses get ready for summer. Advertising, marketing, public relations, media and graphic design firms will give tips and advice on new ways for Shore proprietors to restart their businesses during the Restore…
