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NJ Emerging Artists Series: Gary Dates – Photographs
Assistant The New Jersey Emerging Artists Series at the Monmouth Museum continues this spring with an exhibition of photographs by artist Gary Dates, a resident of Hazlet. His mysterious and enigmatic photographs are assembled from multiple images and manipulated to create an alternate version of reality. The exhibit is running through May 29. “I like…
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Bank to begin process of acquiring old school
BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD — The historic structure formerly known as the Bennett Street School may be on its way back to life, and it appears that Freehold Borough will not have to foot the bill for the restoration project. Bringing new life to the landmark building was the plan when Freehold…
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Sun sets on Kruise Nite in downtown Freehold
BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD — There is a lineup of entertainment events planned in Downtown Freehold this summer, but for the first time in more than 20 years, the summer will not include Kruise Nite. The event was started 22 years ago by the Freehold Kruisers Car Club in an effort to…
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Avon-by-the-Sea: Modern amenities couched in Victorian charm
White beaches, beautiful boardwalk, waterfront dining draw visitors year-round BY CHRISTINA HABERSTROH Staff Writer Avon boardwalk A s the warm weather approaches, gather with family and friends and explore the historic and delightful town of Avon-by-the-Sea. This tiny Monmouth County borough, 60 miles from New York and Philadelphia, is packed with personality and is surrounded…
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Inmate labor helps restore Oakley farm in Freehold
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — Inmates from the Monmouth County jail recently helped restore the Oakley farm complex, Wemrock Road, by painting the historic landmark, as well as cleaning up debris that winter storms left behind. According to a press release from the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office, the inmate labor program offers much needed assistance to towns,…
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Presentation about birds of prey enthralls pupils
BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer Lauren Butcher, (l), education director for The Raptor Trust, recently presented a program about raptors to youngsters who are enrolled in a Freehold Borough afterschool program. Above: Thomas Mastandrea holds up softballs to demonstrate how big and well owls can see. PHOTOS BY JEFF GRANIT staff Children who are…
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Wine festival coming to Lakewood
The Lakewood BlueClaws will host the Jersey ShoreWine Festival on June 4-5 at FirstEnergy Park, Lakewood. The festival will help promote New Jersey wines and increase the public’s familiarity with varietals produced in New Jersey. Festival hours are noon to 5 p.m. daily and admission is $15 in advance or $18 at the gate for…
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Marlboro slates announced for mayor, 2 council seats
BY REBECCAMORTON Staff Writer MARLBORO — Three incumbent Democrats will run for re-election this fall and try to fend off a challenge from a trio of Republicans. Mayor Jonathan Hornik, Township Council President Randi Marder and Councilman Frank LaRocca are seeking to remain in office. Hornik is serving the fourth year of a four-year term…
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Colts Neck will start search for new supt.
Ross Kasun will depart for post in Freehold Twp. BY REBECCAMORTON Staff Writer COLTS NECK — After three years serving as the superintendent of schools in the Colts Neck K-8 School District, Ross Kasun will be moving on to guide the Freehold Township K-8 School District as its new superintendent. Kasun will be leaving Colts…
