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Portrait artist’s works on exhibit at county historial association
FREEHOLD — Works by traveling portrait artist and New Jersey resident Micah Williams (1782-1837) are on display at the Monmouth County Historical Association, 70 Court St., Freehold. According to a press release, Williams was a prolific artist who produced 272 known existing works. His works are represented in many major museums and are highly sought…
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Memorial Day parade honors U.S. war dead
BY MAUREEN DAYE Correspondent MILLSTONE — “Remembering All Who Have Served” will be the theme of the 2013 Millstone Township Memorial Day parade and honors ceremony on May 27. The parade will begin at 10 a.m. at the Clarksburg post office on Stagecoach Road and end at the veterans memorial on Stagecoach Road next to…
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Coffee-table book captures history of Meadowlands
BY THOMAS CASTLES Staff Writer Jim Wright, a photographer and blogger, has documented the history of the Meadowlands in his new book, “The Nature of the Meadowlands.” The Meadowlands holds a distinct place in the collective minds of New Jerseyans. But how much does the average resident really know about the iconic, low-lying tract? For…
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Judy Fuhrer (l-r), Judy Loeffler and Melanie Goldstein bundle up and enjoy the new boardwalk in Belmar on a recent afternoon. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR
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Millstone committee introduces $6.11M budget
BY MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer The Millstone Township Committee has introduced a $6.11 million municipal budget for 2013. Residents may ask questions about or comment on the budget during a public hearing that has been scheduled for June 19. The committee may vote to adopt the budget at the conclusion of the public hearing. According…
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Shore towns scramble to open for Memorial Day
BY AMY ROSEN Staff Writer This text will be replaced Visitors to Ocean Grove enjoy a stroll on the boardwalk, which has been fully repaired in some sections. In other areas, the damaged boards were removed and beach access points created. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Many of the Shore boardwalks, beaches and businesses are ready…
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Faced with rude behavior, he threw out the first pitch
CODA GREG BEAN So there you are at the geezer matinee at the theater because you don’t want to fight the crowds, and hope that the few people who show up for the early show will be quiet enough to let you enjoy the expensive film without yakking all the way through it. But wouldn’t…
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The spring session of “Dancing by the Peddie Lake” with Candace Woodward- Clough, a four-week class offering instruction in swing, fox trot, waltz and Latin dancing, will be held at 112 Etra Road, Hightstown. Classes will begin May 30. Beginner classes start at 7:30 p.m., and intermediate classes begin at 8:30 p.m. The fee…
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Responsible Dog Ownership Makes Neighborhoods Safer
By George Flood Last year nearly 5,900 letter carriers were attacked by dogs in the United States, including 84 occurrences in Northern New Jersey. But that pales in comparison to the more than 4.5 million people — most of them children and seniors — who are bitten by dogs each year. With the arrival of warm…
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