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Township auctions off municipal surplus
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — The township will hold an online auction of property no longer needed for public use, including cars, trucks, impounded/unclaimed vehicles, large garbage bins, and other items, starting June 21 and ending July 16. The auction will be conducted on Municibid.com under the name of freeholdnj. Interested bidders may inspect vehicles and other…
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Dance Walk will boost local foundation
COLTS NECK — On June 23 the Ashley Lauren Foundation will host its first Dance Walk for Kids With Cancer fundraiser. Registration will begin at 11 a.m. The event will take place on the walking path at the Colts Neck municipal complex, 124 Cedar Drive, Colts Neck. According to a press release, this newest fitness…
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Abbott honored by peers
BY JACK MURTHA Staff Writer David Abbott MARLBORO — For the first time, the Monmouth County Superintendents’ Roundtable has chosen a superintendent of the year. The members of the organization unanimously voted to bestow the honor upon Marlboro K-8 School District Superintendent of Schools David Abbott. “There is not a superintendent in Monmouth County who…
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Popular entertainers returning to Freehold
FREEHOLD — It is a sure sign of the arrival of summer when Downtown Freehold releases its annual concert series schedule. The concerts are held at the Monmouth County Hall of Records, 1 E. Main St., Freehold Borough. The concerts are free and all are invited to enjoy the entertainment. Downtown Freehold, which promotes events…
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Officials ready to launch ‘Shop Marlboro’ program
MARLBORO — Officials will launch the “Shop Marlboro Property Tax Reward Program” this month with a special breakfast presentation for local merchants on June 21 from 7:30-9 a.m. at the Marlboro Recreation Community Center, Wyncrest Road. According to a press release, this program gives residents the opportunity to receive credits against their property tax bill…
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Back to drawing board for purchase of fire truck
BY JACK MURTHA Staff Writer COLTS NECK — The Colts Neck Fire Department will not receive a new truck as soon as some members of the firefighting community would like. Members of the Township Committee did not pass a resolution to award a $545,478 contract for the purchase of a triple combination pumper truck at…
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Library earns public service award from local chamber
The Monmouth County Library has been named a recipient of the 2012 Circle of Excellence Award, presented each year by the Greater Monmouth Chamber of Commerce. The library received the award for the public service category. The Circle of Excellence Award represents the chamber’s annual search for outstanding contributions to the community. The award is…
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Two classes of firefighters graduate from academy
The Monmouth County Fire Academy graduated 75 firefighters from the Firefighter I program last week. Graduates were divided into two classes: Class 94 graduated on May 22 and Class 95 graduated on May 24. Both ceremonies were held at the Monmouth County Fire Academy in Howell. Graduates worked 188 hours over 30 sessions and received…
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Manalapan High School’s Joe Serrapica was in a zone during the June 9 NJSIAA Group IV state championship game against Hillsborough at Toms River North High School. The senior, here, in the process of delivering a pitch to a Hillsborough batter, tossed a completegame three-hitter as Manalapan made it back-to-back state championships with the 2-0…
