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Manalapan High School pitcher Kyle Rubbinaccio and catcher Chris Baird celebrate the Braves’ 5-2 victory over Monroe Township High School in the championship game of the Central Jersey Group IV state sectional baseball tournament. The championship game was played in Manalapan on June 3. The win over the Falcons gave the Braves their first state…
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Golf outing will aid Camp Quality
For many years, the Sunrise Optimists have been successful in raising funds to benefit local charitable organizations. The proceeds of this year’s golf outing, to be held on June 13 at the private Peddie Golf Course in Hightstown, will be used exclusively to support Camp Quality New Jersey. Camp Quality New Jersey is a camp…
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Favorable nod given to rentals in Manalapan
Applicant sought approval for affordable housing BYMARK ROSMAN The second time was the charm for the MBI Development Company Inc. in its bid to receive final site plan approval from the Manalapan Planning Board for its plan to build an 80-unit apartment complex on Wood Avenue, Manalapan. At their meeting on May 26, Planning Board…
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Duct tape prom outfits prove clever creations
Friends make memorable outfits for special night BY CHRISTINA HABERSTROH Staff Writer Veronica Pereira, 16, and Nick Rotondo, 16, wore designer duct tape outfits to the Manalapan High School junior prom. Veronica and Nick designed and made the clothes as their entry in a contest sponsored by a company that manufactures duct tape. MANALAPAN —…
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Going out on a high note
CBA graduate plans summer of music before heading to college BY ANDREW MARLIN Correspondent Colin Hassell, of Aberdeen Township, is always right at home with a guitar and a horse. The aspiring country musician has spent his high school summer breaks working at Baymar Farms, Marlboro. A coustic country musician Colin Hassell, 18, knows a…
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Run for Animals hits its stride
Robert Murphy is the 15-year-old force behind the Run for the Animals. The annual race was held in April at Monmouth Battlefield State Park, Manalapan. Robert started the race three years ago. He explained, “After I saw commercials on TV (for national animal welfare organizations), I wanted to help all the abused and neglected animals,…
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Spaces still available in community garden
FREEHOLD — After weeks of cold, rainy weather, warm weather has arrived and Freehold Borough’s Community Garden on Lloyd Street is finally up and running. Gardeners are already tending their vegetable plants. The garden is sponsored by the Freehold Borough Neighborhood Pride Committee. It was created in 2009 and has been bringing neighbors and gardeners…
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BBQ event on June 11 will aid individuals with autism
A barbecue picnic fundraiser for SEARCH Day Program Inc., Ocean Township, will be conducted by the Washington Engine Company at its firehouse, 176 Jackson St., Matawan, on June 11. The family-friendly event will feature food, rides, five live bands, games and clowns. Residents of all towns are invited to attend the event. According to a…
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Write-in winner looking forward to serving FRHSD
Maryanne Tomazic represents Freehold Twp. BY REBECCAMORTON Staff Writer Maryanne Tomazic FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP— Maryanne Tomazic, who recently graduated from Columbia University, New York, is looking forward to serving her community by serving on the Freehold Regional High School District Board of Education. Tomazic, 22, won a three-year term to serve as Freehold Township’s representative on…
