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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…
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County will auction off surplus items
Monmouth County has scheduled a fall 2010 auction of surplus vehicles and equipment that will begin Oct. 16. The entire auction is being conducted online, according to a press release from the county. Bidding for all items will commence at 9 a.m. Oct. 16 and will begin to close at 6 p.m. Oct. 20. Bidding…
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County to hold caregiver retreat
Taking care of an elderly parent or loved one can be a physical and emotional drain on caregivers and their families. Every day in the United States, nearly 44 million caregivers balance multiple roles while providing crucial, unpaid care to help their loved ones, according to the AARP. They support their own families and go…
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Resident appeals ethics ruling
BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writer MARLBORO — An appeal is being pursued in an ethics case which led to an alternate member of the Marlboro Zoning Board of Adjustment stepping down from his position. Earlier this year the members of the Marlboro Ethics Board determined that resident Paul Schlaflin violated a portion of Marlboro’s ethics…
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Latino Festival attracted thousands to Freehold
BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD — Colorful costumes, upbeat Latin music, dancers, singers and an array of foods were the order of the day in Downtown Freehold on Oct. 2 as the Latino Festival came to town once again. The event took place in the Monmouth County Hall of Records parking lot between…
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Brookdale will host job fair on Oct. 26
Individuals who are looking for a job are invited to attend a job fair to be held from 4-7 p.m. Oct. 26 at Brookdale Community College, 765 Newman Springs Road (Route 520), Lincroft. Job fair attendees will have access to companies seeking talented residents in every discipline, from hospitality and health care to telecommunications, computer…
