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Gold Star plates now available to families
Legislation sponsored by state Sen. Sean T. Kean (R-Monmouth) authorizing the creation of Gold Star license plates was signed into law on Jan. 31 by Gov. Chris Christie at the New Jersey War Memorial in Trenton where the governor, Kean and other co-sponsors were joined by Gold Star families, veterans and supporters of the legislation.…
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Antus has played a role in town’s development
Freehold Township administrator will retire on April 1 BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer Thomas Antus FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — Thomas Antus, who has served Freehold Township for more than 40 years in various capacities, has decided it is time to step down from his position as township administrator. Antus, 62, has been the township administrator…
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‘Barefoot in the Park’ returns to Freehold
FREEHOLD — It’s something old and something new at the Center Playhouse in February and March as the Center Players bring “Barefoot in the Park” back to their South Street, Freehold Borough, theater after a six-year absence. The Neil Simon play showcases a stellar cast. Anthony Greco, well known for his acting and directing abilities…
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Board selects LoCascio as new president
COLTS NECK — A new leader for the Colts Neck K-8 School District Board of Education has been selected following the resignation of Andrea Giannopoulos. During their Feb. 3 meeting, members of the board accepted Giannopoulos’ resignation and went about reorganizing the board. Giannopoulos had been serving as the board’s president at the time of…
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Suspicious car draws attention
MANALAPAN — Police responded to a home on Bloomfield Road on Jan. 28 when a mother called to report a suspicious vehicle. Bloomfield Road is in a residential development off of Millhurst Road. According to police, at about 4:06 p.m. Patrolman Bryan Belardo responded to the residence and was told by the woman who called…
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Events will focus on Black History Month
BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD — Remembering the struggles of black Americans and honoring those struggles and the strides that have been made over decades is the focus of many activities which honor Black History Month during February. Several Black History Month programs will be held at the YMCACommunity Center on Center Street.…
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Free trees available to celebrate Arbor Day
The New Jersey Tree Foundation is offering free 2-year-old trees (1- to 2-feet tall) to celebrate Arbor Day. Schools, local governments, tree groups, nonprofit organizations, Scout groups, and any volunteer organization may apply for the trees. All planting must occur on public lands, be done by volunteers and be maintained for two years. A variety…
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Lee and Sheri warming up cold nights at Surf Taco
Popular musicians have roots in central New Jersey BYAMY ROSEN Staff Writer Lee Deedmeyer of Howell and Sheri Gilmore of Jackson are versatile musicians who, among other musicial endeavors, perform together as a duo. Working in harmony with co-workers makes a job so much more enjoyable. Sheri Gilmore of Jackson and Lee Deedmeyer of Howell…
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Board approves deal for SECAs
BY REBECCAMORTON Staff Writer The supervisors of extracurricular activities in the Freehold Regional High School District will receive a salary increase for the current 2010-11 school year, but they will not receive an increase for 2011-12 under the terms of a new contract. The FRHSD Board of Education approved the new contract with the supervisors…
