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Costco taking steps to end traffic jams
Customers seeking lower gas prices flocking to site on Route 9 in Marlboro BY JACK MURTHA Staff Writer MARLBORO — The Marlboro Planning Board and representatives of the Costco membership club have taken steps to rectify a growing traffic problem at Costco’s location on Route 9 north near Texas Road. On July 18, board members…
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Pair charged in shoplifting
MANALAPAN — Two unemployed individuals from Point Pleasant were arrested and charged with shoplifting almost $600 worth of merchandise at Wegmans, Route 9, on July 29 at 4:23 p.m. Manalapan police officers responded to the supermarket in the Epicentre shopping center after store personnel reported they had a suspected shoplifter in custody. When the police…
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Howell resident creates tax waste Internet site
BY JAMES McEVOY Staff Writer HOWELL – Jim Barden is one of many Howell taxpayers who were shocked at the size of the increase they found in their property tax bill for the next 12 months. The bills arrived in residents’ mailboxes in early July. Barden said his property taxes are increasing by about $700…
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Council discussing ways to serve service members
BY JACK MURTHA Staff Writer MARLBORO — Municipal officials have directed their efforts to develop an advantageous environment for veterans of the United States armed forces in Marlboro. Council President Jeff Cantor kicked off the conversation at the July 12 Township Council meeting. “I don’t know exactly how we can bring it forward, but I’d…
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Freedom of speech an issue as sign ordinance adopted
BY MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer MANALAPAN — The placement of signs pertaining to federal, state, county or local elections, or signs constituting political speech, has been addressed by the Township Committee with the adoption of an ordinance. In July, the governing body voted 5-0 to adopt an ordinance that originated with a suggestion and comments…
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Resident will not pursue position on zoning board
MARLBORO — Paul Schlaflin has withdrawn his name from consideration for an appointment to the Marlboro Zoning Board of Adjustment. Schlaflin announced his decision at the Aug. 9 meeting of the Township Council. The move came after several residents spoke out against Schlaflin’s proposed appointment at the July 12 council meeting. Members of the governing…
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Historian requests information about new businesses and houses of worship
MARLBORO — As Marlboro evolves, the history book that documents life in the township must stay on top of the changes. Nathan Handlin, the township’s historian, is charged with recording Marlboro’s growth. Community members who have information about new houses of worship and new businesses, as well as buildings that have recently or will soon…
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Sweet treats will disappear from pupils’ school parties
BY JACK MURTHA Staff Writer MARLBORO — Birthday parties in Marlboro K-8 School District classrooms may be a bit less sweet in the 2012-13 school year. The second reading of a regulation that will ban foods from birthday celebrations in the district’s schools is set to take place in August. The board held the first…
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Holt: Environmental protections being eroded
BY NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer Rep. Rush Holt (D-NJ) recently told a group of environmentalists, college students and community members that energy policy is crucial to sustaining life on Earth. “It’s really important that you keep your eye on the prize, and that is a livable earth,” Holt said. “We have to make sure that…
