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NJ Roll & Stroll helps special needs children
The New Jersey Roll & Stroll, a fundraiser for the National Inclusion Project, a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating programs that allow children with special needs to be included with their peers, will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 23 at Colts Neck High School, 59 Five Points Road, Colts Neck. The…
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Manalapan moves forward to acquire 49-acre property
BY MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer MANALAPAN — The Township Committee has voted to begin eminent domain (condemnation) proceedings with the intent to acquire a 49-acre tract that is bordered by Church Lane, Route 522 and Tennent Road. At a meeting on May 12, committee members voted 5-0 to adopt an ordinance that permits officials to…
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Bond release delayed again for Highland Pointe homes
MARLBORO — Action on a bond release for a residential development off Wyncrest Road has been tabled once again by the Marlboro Township Council as a result of unresolved issues within the development. The development, Highland Pointe, had its last home sold 10 years ago. The developer, Highland Meadows LLC, has requested the release of…
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Panel continues hearing on local ethics complaint
Matter concerns email submitted to website by zoning board member BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writer MARLBORO — An ethics case is continuing in regard to a vulgar email that was sent by a member of the Marlboro Zoning Board of Adjustment to the operator of an Internet website during the 2009 election season. During that…
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Route 537-Gravel Hill Rd. upgrade plan selected
Intersection work aims to reduce accidents and ease navigation FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – On May 12, municipal leaders in Freehold Township agreed with Monmouth County officials and a majority of local residents that acquiring property from the southernmost side of Route 537 is the best option for improvements to the intersection with Gravel Hill Road. County…
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Open space tax rate size to be on ballot
BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writer MARLBORO — Voters will get a chance to make their feelings known on a proposal to reduce the amount of money that is being collected on an annual basis through Marlboro’s open space tax. Mayor Jonathan Hornik explained during the May 6 Township Council meeting that with the recent revaluation…
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8-year-old promotes better understanding of autism
Compassion drives Ava Panza to raise funds for, educate others about disorder her sister has BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writer MARLBORO — Ava Panza may be young, but she already has compassion that could rival that of any adult. Ava’s consideration drives her to help raise money and awareness for autistic causes. Ava, 8, became…
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‘Click It or Ticket’ campaign returns
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — Law enforcement officers from the Freehold Township Police Department want the public to know they will be cracking down on unbuckled motorists and their passengers as part of the national “Click It or Ticket” campaign. From May 24 to June 6, the annual initiative includes high visibility law enforcement seat belt checkpoints…
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Rescue Ridge fundraiser will help save dogs, cats
BBQ, Baskets and Beach Ball Bash set for the Headliner BY AMY ROSEN Staff Writer Man’s best friend can be counted on to provide unconditional love, affection and devotion with no strings attached. All he requires in return is some of the above, plus food, exercise and maybe a hearty belly rub now and then.…
