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Lakehurst to Red Bank is panel’s rail selection
Efforts continue to institute passenger train service for inland Monmouth, Ocean BY MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer Passenger train service could come to inland Monmouth and Ocean counties if NJ Transit administrators follow through on the recommendation of a working group of stakeholders. According to a May 27 press release from NJ Transit, members of a…
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Howell housing plan has four objectors
Property owners ask for their land to be part of affordable housing plan BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer HOWELL — Four entities have filed objections with the New Jersey Council on Affordable Housing (COAH) to an affordable housing plan Howell officials submitted to the state in December 2008. Affordable housing is defined as housing that…
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Freehold Twp. officials voice support for state legislation
BY MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — The Township Committee has added its voice to the list of municipal governing bodies that have supported a resolution in favor of pending legislation that would protect Freehold Township’s state Council on Affordable Housing (COAH) credits in the event of a tenant’s foreclosure. Senate bill S-1622 was…
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‘A Century of Smiles’
Although animation had its earliest beginnings in Europe in the 1800s, it took root in the United States at the dawn of the 20th century and is considered to be a true American art form. “Cheshire Cat – Krafty “Kitty” by Disney “A Century of Smiles” at the Monmouth Museum, Lincroft, pays tribute to the…
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Marlboro youngsters enjoy a taste of Italy
BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writer Alittle bit of Italy made its way to the Marlboro branch of the Monmouth County Library System on May 12 as youngsters practiced Italian phrases and learned how to stretch the dough that is used for making their favorite pasta dishes. Above: Linda Schiano teaches a group of youngsters Italian…
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Bring it on! 23rd annual Red Bank Jazz & Blues Festival
Memorial Day has come and gone, and now it’s time for the Jersey Shore’s first major festival: the Red Bank Jazz & Blues Festival. Houston Person This annual extravaganza, produced by the Jersey Shore Jazz and Blues Foundation, will take place this weekend, June 5-7, in scenic Marine Park by the gentle Navesink River. The…
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In the Service
Army Pvt. Christopher S. Tash has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, physical fitness, and received instruction and practice in basic combat skills, military weapons, chemical warfare and bayonet training, drill and ceremony, marching,…
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Changes may be coming to Freehold taxi ordinance
BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD — Changes appear to be on the way for Freehold Borough taxi owners and taxi drivers. Municipal officials are in the process of crafting amendments to the existing ordinance that governs taxis in the borough. An ordinance amending the business licenses and regulations for taxi cabs, although listed…
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Freehold officials make plans for energy audit
FREEHOLD — Borough officials are looking for any way possible to save taxpayer money. Their latest effort is participation in the Local Government Energy Audit Program, according to Borough Administrator Joseph Bellina. The Borough Council passed a resolution on May 18 giving the administrator the goahead to sign up for the program that could lead…
