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As Afghan war continues, so does local supply drive
ARMS asks community to provide needed items for American troops BY DAN HOWLEY Staff Writer United States Marine Corps. Capt. (ret.) Ken Springer has only been volunteering with the nonprofit American Recreational Military Services (ARMS) for one year, but he knows all too well how important the organization is to the morale of the country’s…
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AIDS Memorial Quilt to be displayed at Monmouth U.
In commemoration of World AIDS Day, Dec.1, Monmouth University, West Long Branch, will sponsor a display of the AIDS Memorial Quilt. A panel representing The Center in Asbury Park is among the 20 panels of the AIDS Memorial Quilt that will be on display at Monmouth University to mark World AIDS Day, Dec. 1. Twenty…
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Pallone brews victory from Little challenge
Holt bests Sipprelle for 12th District seat BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer In a Nov. 2 election which saw many Democrats across the country fail to keep their seats in Congress, 11-term New JerseyRep. Frank Pallone Jr. (D-6th District) was able to hold on to his seat in a heated race, coming away with a…
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Hometown embraces injured Marine upon homecoming
BY DAN HOWLEY Staff Writer It has been a little less than four months since U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Colin Pascik of Monroe Township, Middlesex County, suffered devastating injuries to both of his legs while on patrol with his squad in Afghanistan’s Helmond Province. Yet, Pascik, who will turn 21 on Nov. 17, said he…
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Rabbi to be commissioned as new U.S. Army chaplain
Rabbi Heather Borshof MARLBORO — On Dec. 3, the third night of Hanukkah, the Jewish festival of Dedication, Rabbi Heather Borshof will receive her commission as a U.S. Army chaplain. The ceremony will take place at Temple Rodeph Torah in Marlboro, where Borshof grew up and began her Jewish journey. Borshof will be commissioned by…
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Marlboro council agrees to contract with police
BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writer MARLBORO — New contracts for the Marlboro Police Department got a stamp of approval from the Township Council during the governing body’s Nov. 10 meeting. Mayor Jonathan Hornik called the deal between Marlboro and PBA Local 196 (patrol officers) and the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 15 (sergeants, lieutenants and…
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Rapid entry system to be a requirement
BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD — Municipal officials are trying to ensure that firefighters will have immediate access to buildings in Freehold Borough in the event of a fire. At its meeting on Nov. 1, the Borough Council introduced an amendment to the existing Uniform Fire Safety Ordinance. The amendment may be up…
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Second Saturdays in Red Bank
Joel McFadden’s jewelry design studio in Red Bank is showcasing work by local artists at a monthly salon. “Lady in Central Park” Second Saturdays at The Studio are the occasion for savoring a glass of fine wine, meeting the featured artist, intense artistic discussion and good company. Each month features a different artist’s work, with…
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Voters say yes to reducing open space tax
MARLBORO — Residents who went to the polls on Election Day, Nov. 2, voted to reduce Marlboro’s open space tax rate from 2 cents per $100 of assessed valuation to 1 cent per $100 of assessed valuation. The open space tax rate and the local dollars it raises based on the assessed value of all…
