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GOP, Democrats announce slates
Cohen & Holland to face Roth & Ptasiewicz in Manalapan election BYMARK ROSMAN Staff Writer A former member of the Manalapan Township Committee is seeking to regain a seat on the municipality’s governing body in 2011. Susan Cohen, who served on the committee from mid-2007 through December 2010, will be on the Republican ticket in…
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Beauty of origami leads to effort to assist Japan
BY REBECCAMORTON Staff Writer Barri Haber, 9, follows directions on how to make a paper crane during a program at the Marlboro Library on April 12. The paper cranes will help to raise money for disaster relief efforts in Japan. ERIC SUCAR staff MARLBORO — The construction of a paper crane will eventually lead to…
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Colts Neck will keep battling Verizon
Issue involves company’s desire to build cell tower on land near high school BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writer With a split vote, the Colts Neck Township Committee has opted to fight Verizon Wireless in court rather than agreeing to a settlement in a case involving the construction of a cellular communications tower. If the committee…
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Steps at local parking lot repaired
MARLBORO — Repairs to the infrastructure at the Union Hill Road park and ride lot were necessary following a rough winter and have recently been completed. Commuter Paul McPolin contacted the News Transcript about the status of the park and ride facility, which was renovated in 2007. McPolin described one staircase that leads to the…
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Reunion is a Freehold grand slam
Little League players share old stories and fond memories BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer Above left: Richard Shutzer, a former player in the Freehold Little League, catches up with other former players during an April 8 celebration of the league’s 60th anniversary. Above right: A baseball that was awarded to each member of the…
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Restaurant patrons can aid parade
FREEHOLD — In conjunction with four restaurants in Downtown Freehold, the Freehold Memorial Day Parade Committee will be hosting a dining event to support the parade. FromMay 1-3, friends of the parade can chose to eat at the Court Jester, Federici’s, the Metropolitan Cafe or the Market Yard Grille at theAmerican Hotel to donate to…
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Expert outlines cleanup plan for apartments site
16,500 tons of soil proposed to be removed from location in Manalapan BYMARK ROSMAN Staff Writer MANALAPAN — A remediation plan for the contaminated property where an apartment complex is planned to be built took center stage at theApril 14 meeting of the Manalapan Planning Board. TheMBI Development Company Inc. is seeking final approval for…
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Police investigate home burglary
MANALAPAN — Police are investigating the theft of jewelry and a digital camera from a home on Fawn Run that was reported April 7. According to information provided by Manalapan police, sometime between 8:45 a.m. and 2 p.m. April 7, unknown persons forced their way into the home and stole jewelry and a digital camera.…
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New Jersey 9/11 memorial fundraiser set for May 9
The New Jersey 9/11 Memorial Foundation will hold its “Empty Sky” Memorial Benefit Dinner on May 9 at the Short Hills Hilton. The event will be hosted by NJ 101.5-FM’s Dennis Malloy and feature the musical entertainment of Christian Hoff, Michael Longoria, Daniel Reichard and J. Robert Spencer — The Midtown Men — four stars…
