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Nurseries offer deals to help residents replace lost trees
MANALAPAN — The Manalapan Shade Tree Committee has partnered with two local nurseries to help residents restore damage caused by superstorm Sandy in October. During the weekend of April 5-7, Manalapan residents (with a form of identification for proof of residence) can purchase trees at special prices. According to a press release, the Manalapan Department…
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Turkey Swamp campground opens for 2013
Spring into spring by spending a night under the stars at the Monmouth County Park System’s family campground in Turkey Swamp Park, Georgia Road, Freehold Township. The campground, which opened for the season on April 1, features 64 wooded campsites (52 can be reserved and 12 are available on a first-come, first-served basis). All campsites…
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Freehold Borough school board approves budget for 2013-14
BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD — The Freehold Borough K-8 School District Board of Education has adopted a $22.49 million budget for the 2013-14 school year. The vote to approve the revised 2013-14 budget was unanimous. The budget was revised upward from the initial proposal of $22.46 million. Board members voted to add…
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Manalapan governing body expects to introduce 2013 budget April 10
MANALAPAN — The Manalapan Township Committee expects to introduce the 2013 municipal budget at its meeting on April 10 in town hall. During a recent meeting, a resident asked the members of the governing body when the 2013 municipal budget would be introduced. Committeeman Ryan Green said the budget would be introduced on April 10.…
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on campus
Deana W. Grossman of Morganville was awarded a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from Thomas Edison State College, Trenton. She is a registered nurse at Community Medical Center, Toms River, working in the intensive care unit. Paige Mullen of Howell spent spring break serving others as part of the alternative spring break program at…
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May 6 set for public hearing on Freehold Borough budget
BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD — The Borough Council has introduced a $15.01 million municipal budget for 2013 that council President Kevin Kane referred to as a “post-Sandy” budget. The council introduced the budget on March 18. A public hearing on the budget will be held on May 6. Residents may comment on…
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datebook
A Restore the Shore benefit concert will be held 7-9 p.m. April 11 at Manalapan High School, 20 Church Lane. Tickets are $10 and will be sold at the door. All proceeds from admission and refreshments will be donated to residents of Union Beach. Details: [email protected]. A flea market will be held from…
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Residents question school tab, impact on property tax bill
BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — The Freehold Township K-8 School District Board of Education has adopted a $71.93 million budget for the 2013-14 school year. Residents attended a March 22 public hearing and asked questions about various aspects of the spending plan. Beginning in August, individuals whose property retained its assessed…
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Council prepared to adopt 2013 budget
Marlboro tax rate pegged to increase from 33.8 cents to 36.3 cents per $100 BY JACK MURTHA Staff Writer A public hearing on Marlboro’s 2013 municipal budget is scheduled to be held at the council’s 7 p.m. April 4 meeting at Town Hall, Wyncrest Road. Members of the Marlboro Township Council voted unanimously to introduce…
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