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Democrats sweep mayor, council seats in Marlboro
BY REBECCAMORTON Staff Writer A trio of Democrats that was first elected to office in November 2007 has won re-election to new four-year terms in Marlboro. In the Nov. 8 election, voters in Marlboro re-elected Jonathan Hornik as mayor and Frank LaRocca and Randi Marder as members of the Township Council. Unofficial results in the…
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Volunteer helps others to look good, promotes well-being
BY PATRICIAYOCZIS Correspondent Sandy Marinko styles wigs for cancer patients who are undergoing chemotherapy. When Sandy Marinko retired a few years ago as a salon owner and hair stylist, she looked for a place to volunteer where she could interact directly with people who could use her talents. “I wanted something hands-on,” said Marinko, the…
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Friends salute retiring mayor
Michael Wilson has been Freehold Borough’s mayor since 1985 BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer Freehold Borough Mayor Michael Wilson mingles with guests during his retirement dinner held at the American Hotel on Oct. 27. After 26 years as mayor and 30 years in public service, Wilson will leave office in December. ERIC SUCAR staff…
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Caregivers invited to day of relaxation
Taking care of an elderly parent or loved one can be a physical and emotional drain on caregivers and their families. That is why it’s important to care for oneself, even just for one day. To help caregivers, the Monmouth County Office onAging is sponsoring a free caregiver retreat from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.…
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Voters tap Cohen, Holland for Manalapan committee
Republicans will hold all 5 seats, beginning in January BYMARK ROSMAN Staff Writer MANALAPAN — Republicans will take complete control of the Manalapan Township Committee in January following an Election Day victory by Don Holland and Susan Cohen. When Holland and Cohen take the oath of office the GOP will hold all five seats on…
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Local teacher to play at Chico’s House of Jazz
Randall Haywood, an instrumental music teacher at the Marlboro Memorial Middle School, Marlboro, will be performing at Chico’s House of Jazz in Asbury Park on Nov. 19 from 9 p.m. to midnight. Haywood was a full tuition scholarship student at the Juilliard School, New York, and graduated with a Master of Music degree in 2010.…
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Board seeks to fill open seat
FREEHOLD — The Freehold Borough K-8 School District Board of Education is seeking qualified candidates to fill the seat vacated by board member Kevin Tennant, who resigned from the nine-member panel on Nov. 7. Superintendent of Schools Elizabeth O’Connell said Tennant resigned because a new job he accepted will require him to do a significant…
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Howell plans to place solar panels on new town hall
BY JAMES McEVOY Staff Writer HOWELL — The Howell Township Council has unanimously passed a resolution to enter into an agreement with the Monmouth County Improvement Authority (MCIA) to participate in the authority’s renewable energy program. Through the program, 581 solar panels will be installed on the roof of Howell’s new municipal center, the Global…
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Help food pantries help others
BYAMY ROSEN Staff Writer With the holiday season fast approaching, Greater Media Newspapers would like to remind readers that local food pantries are collecting items to help those individuals who may have encountered financial difficulty this year. Unfortunately, according to the directors of local food pantries, the number of clients rises every year as the…
