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Manalapan ‘Green Matters’ TV series will be honored Oct. 15
MANALAPAN — Representatives of Manalapan will receive an Environmental Achievement Award from the Association of New Jersey Environmental Commissions (ANJEC) at the organization’s 37th Annual Congress on Oct. 15, at Brookdale Community College, Lincroft. According to a press release, New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Robert Martin and Chris Daggett, president of the Geraldine…
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Nearly $10K raised, $40K to go
Hoe-down helps kick-start Horse Park’s fundraising efforts to save Jersey Fresh BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer The Horse Park of New Jersey has a mission to keep the Jersey Fresh Event, which helps riders with international equestrian aspirations reach their goals. Above: Jett Weston and His Atomic Ranch Hands perform during the Good Ol’ Fashioned…
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Freehold’s Center Playhouse presents ‘Doubt: A Parable’
FREEHOLD — A few years ago when Anthony Greco left the Walter Kerr Theatre in New York after a performance of “Doubt: A Parable,” the play continued to haunt him for weeks on end; he knew then that he would direct the Tony and Pulitzer Prize winning play someday. That day has finally arrived. Greco,…
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Teen actor looks forward to play’s arrival on B’way
Freehold Township’s Greg Ippolito has role in ‘Helen on 86th Street’ BY PATRICIA YOCZIS Correspondent Greg Ippolito, 15, of Freehold Township, is poised to make his Broadway debut as a cast member in “Helen on 86th Street,” a new family musical that is overcoming obstacles on its way to an opening night in a Broadway…
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Township rallies for Marine wounded in Afghanistan
BY PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writer Members of the VFW Monroe Central Post 262 in Monroe Township, Middlesex County, had a simple mission on a recent Monday night: To publicize the plight of a hometown son who lost both his legs while serving in Afghanistan. U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Colin Pascik, 20, is recovering…
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Actor Chris Mulkey to appear at Manalapan film festival
Chris Mulkey MANALAPAN — The Manalapan Arts Council will host a gathering of independent film artists, moviegoers, industry professionals and community members on Oct. 16-17 when the Manalapan Independent Film Festival makes its debut in town. The event, slated to take place at the Manalapanmunicipal complex, 120 Route 522 (at Taylors Mills Road), will feature…
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Girl Scouts invite public to share Spooktacular experience Oct. 23
Jersey Shore Spooktacular, Monmouth and Ocean counties’ only fall festival planned by teenage Girl Scouts for all members of the community, is an opportunity for families looking to enjoy the fall weather and have some seasonal fun. Every year, these hard-working and dedicated girls plan several sessions of this annual tradition. Most sessions are available…
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Zoning board report touches several issues
BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writer MARLBORO — Concerns about placing sidewalks in town and several suggestions regarding grandfathering clauses are part of the Marlboro Zoning Board of Adjustment’s annual report. The board’s report was brought before the Township Council at its Sept. 16 meeting. Zoning board Chairman Michael Shapiro provided highlights of the report and…
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Sign design not all fine, according to commission
FREEHOLD — Commercial signs in the downtown district are a matter of great concern for members of the town’s Historic Preservation Advisory Commission. The panel’s responsibility is to see that the signs and building exteriors are kept as historically accurate as possible and that those items blend in with the character of the town. The…
