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Zoning change would permit restaurant in historic mill
BY MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer MANALAPAN — The possibility of a restaurant eventually being established inside a historic mill moved one step closer to reality on Sept. 12. The Manalapan Township Committee adopted an ordinance that will permit a sitdown restaurant to operate in the mill, which is owned by Bernard Hochberg. The mill, which…
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‘Back to School’ exhibit showcases art teachers
“Alice Meets the Caterpillar” by Laura Mandile Gallery U in Red Bank is hosting an exhibit that highlights the creative talent of art teachers working with students in kindergarten through college. “Back to School: An Exhibition Showcasing the Talents of Art Teachers in Monmouth and Ocean Counties” opened on Sept. 14 and will run through…
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Manalapan Mayor Susan Cohen presides over the township’s ceremony honoring the victims of Sept. 11, 2001. The Sept. 11 ceremony took place at the Manalapan 9/11 memorial at the municipal complex. Readers may submit photos via email to [email protected]. READER SUBMITTED PHOTO BY REBECCA GINSBERGStringFly@GMNews
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Blues and barbecue festival comes to Marlboro Sept. 29
MARLBORO — The second annual Marlboro Blues and BBQ Festival is set for noon to 10 p.m. Sept. 29 at the Marlboro Recreation Community Center, 1996 Recreation Way, off Wyncrest Road, Marlboro. Bands, barbecue vendors and merchants will entertain and cater to attendees. “I just wanted to build a sense of community, a place where…
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This week’s photo assignment: Fundraising & special events
Sophia, 3, has fun kicking her ball on the beach in Long Branch after visiting her mom and new baby brother, Theodore, at Monmouth Medical Center. Greater Media Newspapers readers may submit photos via email to [email protected]. READER SUBMITTED PHOTO BY VLADIMIR LOJKO/StringFly@GMNews Last week we asked for your pet photos and many of you…
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Freehold fall concert series begins with show by The Nerds
FREEHOLD — Downtown Freehold, in association with OceanFirst Bank, will host a fall concert series in downtown Freehold Borough. The fall concert series will begin on Sept. 19, with a performance by The Nerds, and continue on Wednesdays, with After the Reign on Sept. 26, Amish Outlaws on Oct. 3, and Screaming Broccoli on Oct.…
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Wild safari will be attraction on Great Adventure’s regular ticket
BY ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer When the wild safari reopens at Great Adventure, Jackson, in 2013, guests will no longer drive their own vehicle through the attraction. In a new plan announced by park executives, guests will be driven through the safari in an open-air truck. JACKSON — When the Six Flags Great Adventure theme…
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‘Shop Marlboro!’ program promises savings on taxes
BY JACK MURTHA Staff Writer MARLBORO — After more than a year of preparation, the Marlboro Economic Development Committee (EDC) launched its “Shop Marlboro!” program for residents and vendors at the Sept. 9 Marlboro Day celebration. The initiative is a voluntary property tax reward program that is designed to encourage Marlboro residents to spend money…
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Atlantic Brass Quintet tops bill at annual church concert
BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD — This year’s annual Christmas concert hosted by the First Presbyterian Church will feature two nationally known performers. The Atlantic Brass Quintet will entertain guests with a unique Christmas program at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 8. The quintet is based in Boston. The group has won a Grammy award.…
