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Zimmerli Dodge Collection now available on ARTstor
More than 250 images from the Norton and Nancy Dodge Collection at the Zimmerli Art Museum at Rutgers University, New Brunswick, are now available on ARTstor. The collection of nonconformist art from the Soviet Union can be viewed through the ARTstor Digital Library at www.artstor.org. Among the artists included in this collection are Grisha Bruskin,…
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Proposed recycling facility met with vocal opposition
Firm has targeted property on Tennent Road, Marlboro, as location for operations BY JACK MURTHA Staff Writer MARLBORO — The multi-step process that could eventually bring a wood recycling facility to Tennent Road, Marlboro, began on Feb. 28 with an initial presentation by the applicant to the Monmouth County Solid Waste Advisory Council (SWAC). Since…
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Course offers methods to deal with stress
A ccording to the American Psychological Association, stress can become dangerous when it interferes with the ability to live a normal life over an extended period, leaving individuals tired, unable to concentrate or irritable. Stress can even damage your physical health. Join Georgian Court University’s McAuley Institute for Lifelong Learning (MILL) to explore what stress…
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Englishtown introduces $2M budget
BY MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer ENGLISHTOWN — The Englishtown Borough Council has introduced a $2,055,778 municipal budget for 2013. A public hearing on the budget will be held on April 24 at 7 p.m. in Borough Hall, according to Borough Administrator Laurie Finger. Residents may ask questions about the budget or offer their comments about…
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Freehold’s health at heart of new wellness initiative
BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD — Residents of Freehold Borough will have the opportunity to become more fit and healthy with the creation of the Mayor’s Health and Wellness Initiative. Lynn Reich, who is the vice chairwoman of the Freehold Borough Recreation Commission, came up with the idea of the wellness initiative. “The…
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Arts council announces contest
BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD — The Freehold Borough Arts Council (FBAC) continues to honor its mission to inspire, provide and champion the arts in order to build a greater cultural community in the borough. The FBAC’s latest project is a fun and educational online contest for the council’s Facebook fans, according to…
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Volunteers join sheriff’s program
Monmouth County Sheriff Shaun Golden welcomed 11 new volunteers to the Volunteers In Sheriff’s Community Programs (VISCOMP) at the Monmouth County Police Academy in February. All of the volunteers are graduates of the Sheriff’s Office Citizen Police Academy. They join 25 current members of the program, bringing the total volunteer force to 36. The new…
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Great Adventure opens 2013 season of fun
Opening day at Six Flags Great Adventure, Jackson, on March 23 featured a benefit concert to assist Jersey Shore residents who were impacted by superstorm Sandy. At left, Sammy Adams performs for the crowd. Above, fans turned out for the concert that also included a performance by Grammy award-winning artist Ne-Yo. At right, guests at…
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Musicians give and receive Sandy relief
Upcoming events will help Musicians on a Mission make a difference through music BY AMY ROSEN Staff Writer A nyone keeping up with the numerous fundraisers for victims of superstorm Sandy may have noticed that musicians are always volunteering their time to help others, even though they themselves may have suffered losses. Musicians on a…
