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Former Helmetta police chief lived life of service
HELMETTA – A former police chief for the Borough of Helmetta has passed away. John J. Perdoni Jr., 89, of Helmetta, died on Jan. 15, according to his obituary from Lester Memorial Home. Born and raised in Jamesburg, he was the co-owner of Eddie & Johnnie’s Gulf Station and served as a part-time police officer in Jamesburg.…
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Valentine’s Day Brunch to benefit MCSPCA
By JESSICA HARDING Staff Writer The Monmouth County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (MCSPCA) is asking the community to come out and attend its annual Valentine’s Day Brunch at the Navesink Country Club in Middletown on Sunday, Feb. 12. The brunch usually attracts more than 200 people, making it one of the MCSPCA’s…
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Chabad to honor Freehold woman
A woman who has enriched the Jewish life of her family while volunteering and participating in Chabad programs will be honored during Chabad of Western Monmouth County’s 30th annual Jewish Women’s Day program. The program will take place on Feb. 12 at the Freehold Jewish Center, Freehold Borough, beginning at 11:15 a.m. The theme of…
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Firm awarded contract for bridge reconstruction
By Mark Rosman Staff Writer UPPER FREEHOLD – The Monmouth County Board of Freeholders has awarded a contract for the reconstruction of a bridge in Upper Freehold Township. At their meeting on Jan. 19, the freeholders passed a resolution authorizing the awarding of a contract to Lucas Brothers Inc., Morganville, for the reconstruction of bridge…
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Millstone Township author supports county K-9 unit
Monmouth County Sheriff Shaun Golden has accepted the donation of a new bulletproof vest provided to the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit by children’s book author James Wiater of Millstone Township. Wiater is the author of “The Adventures of Solo, The Big Dog” and he named the book after K-9 Solo in the dog’s…
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American Boychoir to perform in Freehold Borough
The American Boychoir, under the leadership of Fernando Malvar-Ruiz, will perform in concert at St. Peter’s Church, Freehold Borough, at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 18. The performance is part of the Downtown Concert Series. The Boychoir performs regularly with world class orchestras, including the New York Philharmonic, the Philadelphia Orchestra and the Boston Symphony Orchestra, and…
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South River police sergeant graduates from esteemed leadership academy
SOUTH RIVER – Sgt. Kevin Nielsen has graduated from the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police (NJSACOP) Command and Leadership Academy. The intensive 14-week program was developed by the NJSACOP in partnership with the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and focuses on leadership as a science, focusing on logical, critical thinking, decision…
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Community Garden plots available at Pulda Farm
The Township of North Brunswick is accepting applications for the Community Garden at the Pulda Farm at 300 Old Georges Road, off of Route 130 north. Residents may reserve individual or family plots to grow herbs, produce and flowers. The one-size garden parcel of 10 feet by 25 feet costs $35 for the season. For…
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