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Shore musician finds his hero
‘Jerseyboy Hero’ premieres April 7 in Red Bank BY ANDREW DAVISON Staff Writer Chris Vaughn set out to promote his music and found an ally in rock icon Bruce Springsteen. For Red Bank musician Chris Vaughn, making music was the easy part, but getting it out there would require the help of one of his…
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Payout was $15K on chief’s age discrimination claim
BYMARK ROSMAN Staff Writer MANALAPAN — Saying that the township was advised by its insurance carrier to settle a lawsuit, Mayor Andrew Lucas announced on March 23 that Stuart C. Brown, who retired as police chief in December, settled an age discrimination complaint against Manalapan for $15,000. The settlement was initially announced by Lucas in…
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Garden State Film Festival plans full slate of events
The Garden State Film Festival is gearing up for its ninth year. This year’s festival weekend will feature 150 films shown in five locations during its four-day run, along with a casting call with talent agent Renate English, seminars with the stars and career makers including Steve Sabol, president of NFL Films, and actress Lainie…
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‘Lukie’ Ray, who recently told of childhood in baseball, dies
BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer Luther Ray Jr. FREEHOLD — Luther Ray Jr., “Lukie” as he was known to his childhood friends in Freehold Borough, died on March 18, leaving his wife of 49 years, Barbara, as well as two children and seven grandchildren. Ray, 72, of Brick Township, Ocean County, was raised in…
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Panel will search for new funding
Freehold Borough faces long-term facilities issues at its schools BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD — A new committee will explore alternate and/or nontraditional funding for the Freehold Borough K-8 School District. The Freehold Borough School District Funding Committee grew out of a discussion about generating additional funding for the district, according to Board…
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Teens invited to talk at convention
MARLBORO — Members of the Marlboro Teen Advisory Committee (TAC) had already received recognition from the New Jersey State League of Municipalities by being featured in the organization’s publication, but now the group is being invited to discuss its work during the league’s annual convention in November. In an email to Mayor Jonathan Hornik, officials…
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Freehold Borough introduces budget
$14.76M spending plan includes municipal tax levy of $8.86 million BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD — The Borough Council has introduced a $14.76 million municipal budget for 2011. The spending plan does not include any employee layoffs or the addition of any new personnel. Borough Administrator Joseph Bellina said the 2011 budget is…
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Park system plans events for Earth Day
The Monmouth County Park System’s Earth Day celebration which will be held from noon to 5 p.m. April 16-17. The fun will start on April 16 at the Manasquan Reservoir Environmental Center, Georgia Tavern Road, Howell, with crafts, snake shows, boat tours and much more. Visitors will learn fun ways to enjoy and protect nature.…
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Golf outing to benefit 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 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 for…
