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Metuchen hearing planned on historic district
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer METUCHEN — A public hearing has been scheduled on the proposed first historic district in the borough that was incorporated in 1900. Councilman Jay Muldoon said the meeting is open to the public and not just the property owners in the Middlesex Avenue-Woodwild Park Historic District. “Every property owner [in…
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Great Adventure will host job fairs, auditions
JACKSON – Six Flags Great Adventure will host a job fair and entertainment auditions as part of its hiring campaign for 2017. According a press release, the Jackson theme park, safari and adjacent Hurricane Harbor water park will seek 4,000 employees for the 2017 season. The parks will host job fairs on Feb. 4 and…
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Forrestdale hoopsters score big with Monmouth Medical Center
By JESSICA HARDING Staff Writer LONG BRANCH — The Forrestdale Middle School boys’ basketball team recently spread some cheer to patients at Monmouth Medical Center. The team collected and delivered over 200 presents to the hospital’s Pediatric and Orthopedic Clinic and The Unterberg Children’s Hospital. Monmouth Medical Center’s Pediatric and Orthopedic Clinic treats children with cerebral…
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County park system completes Union Transportation Trail
UPPER FREEHOLD – The Monmouth County Park System has announced the completion of the Union Transportation Trail in Upper Freehold Township. Since the first section of this multi-use trail opened to the public in September 2010, it has been popular with equestrians, bicyclists, runners and hikers, according to a press release from the park system.…
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Men’s softball league seeks players age 30 and older
The Sayrewoods South Men’s League will hold registration for its 2017 softball league from 7-9 p.m. Feb. 8, March 1 and March 22 at the Old Bridge Municipal Center, Old Bridge Plaza. The league is seeking players age 30 and older. Teams play two times a week at 6:30 p.m. on weeknights and/or between 9 a.m.…
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WinterFest this Saturday, Jan. 28
The Monmouth County Park System’s WinterFest will be held from 12-4 p.m. on Jan. 28 at Thompson Park, 805 Newman Springs Rd., Lincroft. This event celebrates the season with family-fun activities. Planned activities include: Cross-Country Skiing (on mats) Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides Archery Penguin Fish Toss Snowman Snowball Toss Ice Fishing Simulation Selfie Scavenger Hunt Broom…
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Community leaders honored for excellence in education
SOUTH RIVER – The South River Foundation for Educational Excellence (SRFEE) honored three distinguished guests during its second annual Adult Dinner Dance fundraiser. Superintendent of Schools Michael J. Pfister, certified public accountant Marc D. Binder and Ria Mar owner Rui Baptista were recognized on Jan. 20. Pfister has been supportive of the foundation since its planning…
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Jersey Shore Gospel Music Series slated
The Jersey Shore Gospel Music Series welcomes everyone to the following gospel programs, as part of the 2017 Program Series. The programs will take place at the Francis Asbury Chapel, 70 Stockton Ave., Ocean Grove. A Sacred Piano Concert, with James Correnti of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, will be held at 7 p.m. on Feb. 4. A…
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Workshop to address guided relaxation for students, parents
The South Brunswick Parent Academy will hold a workshop titled “Heartfulness: Guided Relaxation Practice for Balanced Living” from 7-8:30 p.m. on Feb. 9 at Crossroads North Middle School, 635 Georges Road, Monmouth Junction section of South Brunswick. The Heartfulness Relaxation technique is a simple and practical exercise designed by the Heartfulness Institute to nurture individual…
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