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Samaritan Center joins effort to end hunger
MANALAPAN — The Samaritan Center is again participating in the Feinstein Foundation Challenge to end hunger in 2013. This year’s effort is dedicated to Regina Finn, the center’s director who recently passed away. The Feinstein Challenge was one of Finn’s favorite projects. Founded in 1991 by Alan Shawn Feinstein, the Feinstein Foundation is dedicated to…
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Memorial service set for March 24 for educator, school board member
Bernice “Bunny” Hammer FREEHOLD — Bernice “Bunny” Hammer of Freehold Borough, a former public school educator in Manalapan, Marlboro and Freehold Borough, has died after a brief illness. Hammer’s death was reported to the News Transcript on March 18 by her daughter, Lynn Reich. Hammer was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., and was raised in Jamesburg,…
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North Jersey Media Group goes live with solar power
North Jersey Media Group this week switched on its solar power facility, enabling the company to generate more than 60 percent of the electricity required for its Rockaway printing plant with the sun’s energy. In a partnership with KDC Solar of Bedminster, the solar facility has an output of 5 megawatts of power, which is…
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Seating at Freehold Borough deli to be approved
FREEHOLD — The Freehold Borough Land Use Board has directed its attorney to prepare a positive resolution that will allow a delicatessen on Mechanic Street to add indoor eating. The approval for the plan took place at the board’s Feb. 27 meeting. The resolution is expected to be memorialized on March 27. Applicant Luis Alatriste,…
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Professor to speak about New Jersey
FREEHOLD — As part of its “Historically Speaking” lecture series, the Monmouth County Historical Association will welcome Maxine Lurie, who will speak on March 24 from 2 to 4 p.m. The lecture will be held at the association’s headquarters, 70 Court St., Freehold. In 2012, Rutgers University Press published “New Jersey: A History of the…
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Six Flags reopens with Sandy benefit concert
Ne-Yo Six Flags Great Adventure will kick off its 2013 season on Saturday, March 23, with its opening weekend presented by Lowe’s. A superstorm Sandy benefit concert will take place, featuring Grammy Award-winning Motown Records artist Ne-Yo, with special appearances by MTV stars Vinny Guadagnino from “Jersey Shore” and Andrew Jenks. The concert is the…
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Public hearing scheduled on 2013-14 school budget
Manalapan & Englishtown residents may comment during March 21 meeting BY MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer The Manalapan-Englishtown Regional School District Board of Education has introduced an $82.94 million budget to fund the operation of the school district from July 1, 2013, to June 30, 2014. A public hearing on the budget will be held at…
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‘From Plate to Paper: The Art of Printmaking’
Robert Pillsbury, “Estuary Reflection” Etching (West Long Branch) The Monmouth Museum is presenting “From Plate to Paper: The Art of Printmaking,” a juried exhibition that features over 70 artworks in a variety of media that demonstrate both traditional and alternative printmaking techniques. The exhibit runs through April 28 in the main gallery of the museum,…
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Worship center will stage Easter drama
MARLBORO — Monmouth Worship Center, Marlboro, will present its annual Easter drama, “Jesus Never Changes,” at 7 p.m. March 23-24 and March 29. Directed and written by Troy Davis of Jackson, the original production presents a look at humanity and the character of God, past and present, according to a press release. Scenes of contemporary…
