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County: Demand on Veterans Service Office is increasing
I n the six months since the Monmouth County Veterans Services Office opened, the number of clients is steadily rising. A total of 850 veterans have contacted the Freehold office for help, according to a press release from the county. “Six months ago we opened our doors to veterans and they are coming for help…
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County fair set for July
The Monmouth County Fair Committee has announced the dates of the 37th annual Monmouth County Fair. The dates and times are: Wednesday, July 27, 5-11 p.m. Thursday, July 28, 5-11 p.m. Friday, July 29, 5-11 p.m. Saturday, July 30, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday, July 31, 11 a.m. to…
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Freehold council adopts 2011 budget
BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD — A $14.83 million budget that includes a municipal tax levy of $8.86 million has been adopted by the Borough Council in Freehold Borough. The tax levy includes $401,000 to support the Freehold Public Library. The budget was adopted by the Borough Council in 4-1 vote on May…
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Belmar is ready for summer of fun
BYMARK ROSMAN Staff Writer Belmar drawbridge Everyone in Belmar is ready for the summer of 2011, and now there is only one thing left that matters. “We just need the weather” to cooperate, said Mary Brabazon, the tourism administrator of the popular Jersey Shore destination. The summer season will begin this week in the Monmouth…
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Center for Jewish Life moves into new home
BYMARK ROSMAN Staff Writer MARLBORO — The growth of one local house of worship and its subsequent construction of a new facility has opened the door for another religious congregation to find a new home in Marlboro. On May 22 the Center for Jewish Life celebrated its move into the 18,000-squarefoot building on Route 79,…
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Local Scout achieves Eagle rank
Matthew Kaiser MARLBORO — Matthew Lucas Kaiser, 17, a junior at Marlboro High School and a member of Boy Scout Troop 131, Holmdel, has achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. Matthew has been a Scout for 11 years. Matthew started Cub Scouts as a Tiger Cub in first grade. At that time, both of his…
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Youth Police Academy will run for 10 days
FREEHOLD — The Freehold Borough Police Department will host its fourth annual Youth Police Academy this summer. The Youth Police Academy is a 10-day summer program for youths between the ages of 12 and 16. The hands-on program will introduce participants to all aspects of law enforcement. Guest speakers will include members of the FBI,…
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Manalapan police targeting Route 9
MANALAPAN — Capt. Chris Marsala, commander of the Manalapan Police Department’s Operations Division, announced this week that as the result of a significant number of motor vehicle collisions along the Route 9 corridor in the township, police are planning an aggressive traffic enforcement campaign along the highway. The Route 9 corridor in Manalapan runs between…
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BlueClaws will host nut-free game June 12
The FAAN Walk for Food Allergy and the Lakewood BlueClaws have teamed up for the third annual nut-free game at FirstEnergy Park in Lakewood. Buster, the BlueClaws’ mascot, poses with fans at a previous nut-free game. Does your child’s nut allergy prevent your family from attending a baseball game? If so, mark down June 12…
