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Howell Planning Board approves solar farm
BY JAMES McEVOY Staff Writer HOWELL — The Howell Planning Board has unanimously approved preliminary site plans and a conditional use from Effisolar Energy Corp. to construct a solar energy facility at 829 Lakewood-Farmingdale Road. The property has previously been used as a horse farm and for other agricultural uses. The proposed 13-megawatt, 50-acre solar…
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‘It’s A Wonderful Life’ makes stop in Freehold
NINE Theatricals presents radio play of classic film at All Seasons II diner BY PATRICIAYOCZIS Correspondent A special Christmas treat will be served by the NINE Theatricals’ luncheon theater presentation of “It’s aWonderful Life – ALive Radio Play” at the All Seasons II diner, 4135 Route 9 north, Freehold Township, on Dec 3-4. The radio…
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‘New Jersey Artists Emerged’
Amy Puccio, “The Hole Thing,” wood The Monmouth Museum, Lincroft, is hosting an exhibition of recent works by alumni of its New Jersey Emerging Artists series. “NewJerseyArtists Emerged” features the work of 20 artists from the New Jersey Emerging Artists Series and offers a glimpse into their evolution as artists since their first solo exhibition…
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Run puts focus on lung cancer
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — On Nov. 26, the second annual Chrise’s Dare to Dream 5K run will be held at Freehold Township High School, Elton-Adelphia Road, Freehold Township. Registration will begin at 9 a.m. and the race will begin at 10:30 a.m. Registration will take place on site and is $15. New for this year is…
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Lawyer facing theft charges
Deirdre Przygoda, 46, of Freehold, was arrested on Nov. 16 on charges of theft and misapplication of entrusted property, Monmouth County Prosecutor Peter E. Warshaw Jr. announced. Przygoda, formerly a licensed attorney, previously maintained a law practice in Freehold. According to a press release from Warshaw, the charges are the result of an investigation undertaken…
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Restaurant owner gets prison term
The owner of a Manalapan restaurant was sentenced on Nov. 1 to nine months in prison and three months of home confinement for subscribing to false business and personal federal tax returns, U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman announced. Michael Logan, 45, of Jackson, previously pleaded guilty before U.S. District JudgeAnne E. Thompson to all nine…
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Drive under way for gifts for children of U.S. troops
State representatives Sen. Jennifer Beck, Assemblyman Declan O’Scanlon and Assemblywoman Caroline Casagrande are once again assisting in the Little Soldiers program, which provides gifts for children of military personnel posted overseas. Once more, several 12th District municipalities are participating. “We have been assisting in the Little Soldiers project for four years,” said Casagrande, “and this…
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Soil conservation district employee facing charges
A Manasquan resident was arrested on Nov. 7 and charged with second-degree bribery in connection with his employment as an inspector with the Freehold Soil Conservation District. John Tonon, 51, was arrested by members of the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office in Freehold and committed to the Monmouth County jail in default of $50,000 bail set…
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Pedestrian hit while crossing East Main St.
BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD — A 42-year-old woman from NewYork City was struck and injured by a motor vehicle at 8:31 a.m. Nov. 14. Freehold Borough police said the woman was crossing East Main Street at the time she was hit. Lt. Mark Wodell said the woman was on the side of…
