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business briefs
Boynton & Boynton, Fair Haven, has acquired Genova Insurance Agency, Somerville, which will operate as Boynton Genova Agency. The addition marks Boynton’s third expansion and second acquisition in two years, and adds depth to existing commercial and personal insurance lines. Boynton has been in business locally for 83 years and employs close to 90 employees…
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A volunteer crew of Columbia Bank employees recently painted a senior citizen’s home in the Iselin section of Woodbridge as part of the “Tooling Around the Township” program. The crew power-washed and painted the exterior of the home, cleaned the yard and planted flowers. Columbia Bank, which donated all labor and materials, supports many local…
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Anne C. Rohmeyer
Mrs. Rohmeyer, 85, of Manalapan, died May 11, 2013, at Bartley Healthcare, Jackson. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., she lived there for 40 years before moving to Manalapan 45 years ago. Surviving are her husband, Frederick; seven children and their spouses, Nancy and Raymond Biese of Jackson, Carl and Roseann of Toms River, Stephen and Diane…
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Anna F. McKiernan
Mrs. McKiernan, 92, of Tinton Falls, died May 11, 2013, in Tinton Falls. She was born in the Bronx, N.Y., and lived in Leonardo before moving to Seabrook Village in Tinton Falls 12 years ago. She was predeceased by her husband, James P. McKiernan, in 1976. Surviving are two sons, John F. McKiernan, of New…
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Man Shik Sol
Mr. Sol, 58, of Tinton Falls, died May 3, 2013, at Jersey Shore Medical Center, Neptune. He was born on Sept. 30, 1954, in Busan, Korea. He moved to the Tinton Falls area in 1983. He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Jung Suk Hong Sol; his children, Tae Sol, of Tinton Falls,…
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Alice “Suz” Carey Best
Mrs. Best, 84, of the Parlin section of Sayreville, died April 19, 2013, in Briarwood Care Center, Sayreville. Prior to her retirement, she was a line worker with Insul-Coustics, Sayreville, where she worked for many years. Surviving are her husband, Charles; three children, Donald, and his wife, Eileen, of Little Silver, Joanne Pollman, and her…
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Horsemen counting on new revenue sources
Off-track wagering, sports betting would help racetrack and state BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer Monmouth Park OCEANPORT — Sports betting and off-track wagering were two major topics at an opening-day press conference held at Monmouth Park last week. Dennis Drazin, consultant to the New Jersey Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association, which operates Monmouth Park, said during the…
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Congregation B’nai Israel pays tribute to cantor
RUMSON — Congregation B’nai Israel in Rumson will honor Cantor Marla Barugel for 26 years of dedication, professional commitment and musical leadership at 5 p.m. June 2. Cantor Barugel, who becomes cantor emerita in July, will be leaving to pursue new endeavors. Congregants, friends, former and present students, and their families are welcome to attend.…
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Tinton Falls gets Tree City USA honors
Tinton Falls was named a 2012 Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation in honor of its commitment to effective urban forest management. This is the 20th year that Tinton Falls has earned the national designation. The borough achieved Tree City USA recognition by meeting the program’s four requirements: having a tree board or…
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