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Judge rules zoners on solid ground vs. helipad
Colts Neck wins in Superior Court; town appeals DOT’s approval of Trump amenity BY JACK MURTHA Staff Writer State Superior Court Judge Lawrence M. Lawson has upheld the Colts Neck Zoning Board of Adjustment’s decision to deny an application for a helipad at the Trump National Golf Club, off Route 34, Colts Neck. In July…
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‘Art on the Edge’ seeking entries
The Belmar Arts Council (BAC) announces a call for submissions to its “Art on the Edge” exhibition. The show is open to artists working in all media, age 16 and older. This year’s jurors are Stacy Smith of the Zimmerli Museum and art collector Alex Goetchius. Entries will be received on May 4 from5-8 p.m.…
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Indie comic artist stages ‘War of the Independents’
Comic book creator brings super heroes together in epic series BY CHUCK O’DONNELL Correspondent Dave Ryan Dave Ryan is like a caped superman from the pages of his comics who bravely battles on in the face of insurmountable odds. Ryan and his fellow independent and small-press comic book creators wage a constant battle in a…
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Residents air views during Manalapan budget hearing
BYMARK ROSMAN Staff Writer MANALAPAN — The Township Committee is expected to adopt a $30.68 million municipal budget for 2012 at its meeting on May 9. The budget was the subject of a public hearing on April 25. Residents Tom Madden, Deborah Smarth, Ray Kalainikas and Butch Budai addressed the budget. Madden expressed concern that…
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Union presses board for new deal
Members of the Freehold Regional Education Association (FREA) stood before the Freehold Regional High School District Board of Education onApril 23 to rally for a fair contract. FREA represents the interests of about 1,000 school district employees, including teachers, guidance counselors and nurses. The union’s current contract will expire on June 30, district spokeswoman Nakell…
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Fitness walk pays tribute to community volunteer
Organizers of Peanut Holloway Walk-a-Thon invite all residents to May 12 event at high school BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD — The YMCA of Western Monmouth County Community Center in Freehold Borough will hold the first Peanut Holloway Walk-a-Thon on May 12. The eventwill take place at Freehold High School from 11 a.m.…
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Ex-senior center director pleads guilty in scheme
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — Arlene Golub, the former director of the Freehold Township Senior Center, pleaded guilty on April 30 to theft by failing to remit a $4,284 payment back to township coffers from a local travel agency that had arranged two vacation cruises for senior center members, Monmouth County Prosecutor Peter E. Warshaw Jr. announced.…
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Seniors invited to submit artwork
Monmouth County residents age 60 and over are invited to submit one piece of original visual art in Monmouth County’s annual 2012 Senior Citizen Art Contest and Exhibition. County residents may download the complete application packet from the county’s Internet website at www.visitmonmouth.com, pick up an application at the county’s Division on Aging, Disabilities and…
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Former property manager gets prison
Theresa Tierney, 60, of the Oakhurst section of Ocean Township, was sentenced on April 27 to serve six years in New Jersey state prison for embezzling more than $400,000 in homeowners’ association fees, Monmouth County Prosecutor Peter E. Warshaw Jr. announced. Tierney pleaded guilty to the charge on Dec. 15, 2011, before state Superior Court…
