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Howell chorus performs in NYC
The Howell High School chorus, under the direction of Regina McAllen, performed for a crowd of 2,700 people at Carnegie Hall in New York City on Nov. 30. The concert, “The American Christmas Carol,” was performed with a 90-piece orchestra and featured an impressive array of musicians. The event was hosted by actress Kate Winslet,…
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Howell man pleads guilty in Fort Plains Rd. stabbing
HOWELL — On Nov. 30, Julius K. Garrett, 26, of Howell, pleaded guilty to first-degree aggravated manslaughter. The charges stem from the June 2010 stabbing death of Scott Gregory, 24, also of Howell. Garrett entered his guilty plea before state Superior Court Judge Francis J. Vernoia, sitting in Freehold. Vernoia is scheduled to sentence Garrett…
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Delayed notice causes hearing to be postponed
BY JACK MURTHA Staff Writer MARLBORO — The Marlboro Zoning Board of Adjustment has delayed a vote on an application for a proposed assisted living facility due to the postal service’s failure to deliver a notice regarding a Nov. 20 meeting to several residents. FSP-Marlboro, LLC, the applicant, is seeking a use variance to build…
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Aging infrastructure under examination in Colts Neck
BY JACK MURTHA Staff Writer COLTS NECK — The infrastructure used by local utility companies, including Jersey Central Power and Light and Verizon, must be updated, Colts Neck Mayor Jarrett Engel said in response to Post-Tropical Storm Sandy’s Oct. 29 rampage through the Garden State. “What we learned is that the infrastructure is old,” Engel…
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Higgins: Recovery from storm an ongoing process
Mayor applauds residents, personnel for reaching out to those in need BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD — Mayor Nolan Higgins updated residents at a recent Borough Council meeting regarding how the town fared during the recent Post-Tropical Storm Sandy and a November nor’easter, both of which packed a punch that hit a town…
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Colts Neck rallies volunteers to help rebuild Union Beach
BY JACK MURTHA Staff Writer COLTS NECK — Less than 15 miles from Colts Hall Town Hall sits the borough of Union Beach, which shouldered a harsh beating on Oct. 29 at the hands of post-tropical storm Sandy. Now, with the help of residents and community organizations, Colts Neck officials have signed on to help…
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New Jersey Holiday Lightfest returns
As seen in TheBeachBeat.com The New Jersey Holiday Lightfest is back at the Middlesex County Fairgrounds, 655 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick, and it is bigger and brighter than ever before. The drivethrough light show is open every night of the week through Jan. 6. A benefit for DARE New Jersey, the Gift of Lights drive-through…
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County certifies election results
BY JACK MURTHA Staff Writer I ndividuals who were elected to municipal positions in the Nov. 6 general election may now officially uncork celebratory bottles of champagne. The Monmouth County Board of Elections certified the results of the races last week, making it clear who will hold the reins of power in several local communities…
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The gift of art
“Small Treasure II,” collage, by Cecilia Swatton The Guild of Creative Art’s annual All- Members Holiday Art Show is under way in the main gallery. Running concurrently is a cash-andcarry show of miniatures and gift tables and bin racks of artwork for sale. The holiday show runs through Jan. 2. Gallery hours are Tuesday, Wednesday…
