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School board pres. hails Navy decision on homes
BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer TINTON FALLS — With news coming that the U.S. Navy will be pursuing a buyout with developer Teri Fischer for the Laurelwood homes on Naval Weapons Station Earle, Tinton Falls Board of Education President Pete Karavites was pleased with the news. “Of course we are very happy,” he said. “It…
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Plastic lids, cigarette butts top litter list for 2009 Beach Sweeps
Spring 2010 Beach Sweeps set for Saturday, marking COA’s 25th anniversary BY JACQUELINE HLAVENKA Staff Writer From bottle caps to plastic bags — even mannequin legs with socks — a bevy of trash and litter was collected along the Jersey Shore coastline by volunteers from Clean Ocean Action (COA), a local environmental coalition. The organization…
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New law means motorists must stop for pedestrians
New Jersey Attorney General Paula T. Dow and Division of Highway Traffic Safety Director Pam Fischer reminded motorists that effective April 1, they must now stop – and remain stopped — for pedestrians in a crosswalk. Prior to this legislative change, motorists were required to yield to pedestrians in a crosswalk. “For years, too many…
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Monmouth County cleanup areas
Aberdeen – Fisherman’s Parking Lot at Cliffwood Beach Asbury Park – Convention Hall at the Boardwalk – Site sponsored by Monmouth County Association of Realtors Atlantic Highlands – Harbor parking lot on First Ave. Avon – Pavilion at Norwood & Ocean Aves. Belmar – (2 Sites) 1. Belmar Fishing Club, First Ave.; 2. 16th Avenue…
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Community invited to safety forum
BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD — Borough officials are continuing to offer programs that aim to help ensure the safety of residents. The Freehold Borough Human Relations Committee will host a free safety forum for all residents at 6 p.m. April 22 in the Freehold High School auditorium, Robertsville Road. Borough Councilman Jaye…
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Marlboro native honored
BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writer MARLBORO — A moment of silence in honor of a life cut short was held in memory of Lt. Eric Shuhandler during the April 15 meeting of the Marlboro Township Council. Mayor Jonathan Hornik related for those in attendance how Shuhandler, who was born and raised in Marlboro, was killed…
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Manalapan will move to condemn property
Land is at the heart of litigation that resulted from 2002 ordinance By Mark Rosman MANALAPAN — The Township Committee will attempt to condemn a piece of property that was the subject of litigation that continued for almost a decade. Township Attorney Roger McLaughlin announced at the April 14 meeting of the governing body that…
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Home’s size is a concern to zoners
Marlboro panel expected to resume hearing case May 4 BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writer With descriptions of “massive” and “huge,” a proposed single-family home has raised some concerns for members of the Marlboro Zoning Board of Adjustment due to the size of the dwelling in comparison to other residences in the neighborhood. Anil Jain owns…
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Youngster raising funds for United Kingdom trip
BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD — If youngsters can bridge the gap between cultures, learn and become aware of other people’s cultures and behaviors, maybe there would be a better chance to avoid conflict. Kyle Cannon, 12, of Freehold Borough, hopes to have a chance to put that theory into practice by traveling…
