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Beck eyes land preservation
A state constitutional amendment sponsored by Sen. Jennifer Beck (R- Monmouth) to provide incentives for property owners with developable land to preserve their parcels as open space has cleared its first legislative hurdle, according to a Nov. 19 press release. The resolution, SCR-38, which would ask voters to authorize property tax reductions for privately held…
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Horse racing official laments movement of stallions to Pa.
The Standardbred Breeders and Owners Association of New Jersey has reported that the loss of New Jersey stallions to slots-enriched programs in other states is now a reality. In a press release issued by the SBOANJ, Perretti Farms in Cream Ridge, Upper Freehold Township, announced that it has moved two of the harness racing industry’s…
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Thieves targeting unlocked vehicles in Manalapan
MANALAPAN — Police received multiple reports of thefts to motor vehicles on Dec. 2. According to information provided by police, on Dec. 2 at 10 p.m. an officer responded to three residences on Kipling Way in reference to vehicle burglaries. Police said that sometime between 10 p.m. Dec. 1 and 6 a.m. Dec. 2, unknown…
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State Theatre presents the New Year’s Eve extravaganza
The State Theatre presents the return of “Salute to Vienna” on Monday, Dec. 31 at 6 p.m. This New Year’s Eve performance features a brilliant cast of 75 including The Strauss Symphony of America led by Viennese maestro Mika Eichenholz, soprano Mónika Fischl, Viennese tenor Michael Heim, and dancers from the Kiev-Aniko Ballet of Ukraine.…
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Manalapan woman receives 30-year prison sentence
MANALAPAN — Jennifer Mahoney, 33, of Manalapan, was sentenced on Dec. 18 to 30 years in prison for the production of child pornography through the sexual exploitation of a 5-year-old girl, admitting to abusing the girl on more than one occasion and streaming footage of a sexual assault over the Internet, New Jersey U.S. Attorney…
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Wells required emergency repairs
BY JACK MURTHA Staff Writer MARLBORO — The Township Council passed a resolution at its Nov. 19 meeting that confirmed a contract to cover the tab for emergency repairs that were executed this summer to Marlboro Water Utility Division wells. Under the terms of the agreement, services that were rendered to fix two damaged wells…
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Use of natural resources pursued
MARLBORO — A recently created partnership of Marlboro municipal officials, members of the Green Team and the Environmental Commission, and township consultants have began to work on the goals and objectives of a significant planning initiative. The Master Plan Sustainability Element, which is meant to encourage and promote the efficient use of natural resources and…
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‘Tis the season for time-honored holiday traditions
Festivities are as diverse as those who partake in them BY JESSICA D’AMICO Staff Writer An extensive Christmas display that includes lights synced to music is a treasured tradition of the DePasquale family of Edison. Pictured are (l-r) Emilio, 10, Tony, Michelle and Anthony Jr., 12. SCOTT FRIEDMAN Whether in celebration of Christmas, Diwali, Hanukkah…
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Marlboro will object to plan for rate increase
JCP&L’s request irks mayor; online petition available for ratepayers to weigh in BY JACK MURTHA Staff Writer Marlboro Mayor Jonathan Hornik has announced that Marlboro will contest a requested annual rate hike of about $31 million that has been filed by representatives of Jersey Central Power and Light (JCP&L). If the power company is granted…
