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Color war is creative peak in a local summer of fun
MANALAPAN — The Manalapan Parks and Recreation summer camp, celebrating its 56th anniversary this year, is not feeling the effects of middle age; in fact, it is livelier than ever. The summer kicked off with a Fourth of July water carnival, and the fun events have not stopped since then. Among the special theme days…
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Red Horse Gallery features works by S. Brunswick man
BY DEANNAMcLAFFERTY Staff Writer A n art exhibit at the Freehold Raceway Mall in Freehold Township is currently featuring work by a South Brunswick resident. The Red Horse Gallery in the mall highlights the creative work of artists with disabilities and hosts art-related events, auctions and classes. The gallery represents the partnership of VSANew Jersey…
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DEP seeks private managers for two state golf courses
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has released a Request for Proposals for the private management and operation of two DEPowned 18-hole public golf courses. Cream Ridge Golf Course is in Upper Freehold Township, Monmouth County, and WhiteOaksGolf Course is in Franklin Township, Gloucester County. Interested parties may submit proposals for one or both…
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Story of Irena Sendler to be told
JACKSON — On Aug. 29 at 11 a.m., Zisi Bernstein, the wife of the rabbi of Chabad ofWesternMonmouth County, will be at the White Butterfly, 200 N. County Line Road, Jackson, to discuss the life of Irena Sendler, a Polish Catholic woman who is credited with saving almost 2,500 Jewish children from the gas chambers…
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Howell council votes to buy Global office building
Municipal offices expected to be moved to Route 9 location By Christina Haberstroh HOWELL — In a 4-1 vote, the Howell Township Council has decided to execute a contract to purchase the Global office building on Route 9 north. Plans discussed by the council call for municipal offices to be moved out of Howell’s current…
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Rutgers University visiting student program offers nondegree study
NEW BRUNSWICK — Working adults looking to jump-start their careers or gain new skills, as well as college students attending other institutions, can take courses on campus or online at Rutgers University through the Visiting Student Program. The Rutgers Visiting Student Program, administered by the Division of Continuing Studies, offers the opportunity for graduate and…
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Show your love for the shore
American Littoral Society launches ‘Share the Shore’ at 26 locations Aug. 20 BY ANDREW DAVISON Staff Writer The American Littoral Society (ALS) is asking coastal enthusiasts to help celebrate its 50th anniversary during the inaugural “Share the Shore,” an event that celebrates the coastline. “Share the Shore” will take place on Aug. 20 at 26…
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Ignite! program targets job seekers starting out
One of the groups hardest hit by the economic downturn are inexperienced workers just starting out in their careers, according to a press release from Monmouth County. To help them, the county’s Workforce Investment Board (WIB) has established a networking program called Ignite! Ignite! will offer free bi-monthly workshops, events and networking sessions for young…
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Bicycle, pedestrian plan OK’d
BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD — Borough officials have passed a resolution to accept a bicycle and pedestrian plan. The Borough Council took the action at its Aug. 1 meeting. The bicycle and pedestrian plan was prepared by Michael Baker Engineering of Hamilton on behalf of Freehold Borough. The idea to examine bicycle…
