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Democrats seeking candidates for office
MANALAPAN — The Manalapan Democratic organization is currently interviewing potential candidates for the Township Committee election that will be held in November 2013. There are two seats on the committee up for election this year. The current composition of the committee is all Republican. Five residents serve on the governing body. Any individual who is…
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Incident ends without charges
MANALAPAN — While no criminal charges were filed against a group of juveniles following their involvement in an incident on Feb. 1 at 10:34 p.m., police were on high alert because an initial report indicated a weapon might be involved. According to information provided by the Manalapan Police Department, Patrolman Kevin Ruditsky was dispatched to…
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State: Case is not closed against councilwoman
BY JACK MURTHA Staff Writer MARLBORO — And the saga continues. Last week, the state Department of Community Affairs Local Finance Board instructed the Marlboro Ethics Board to further investigate a complaint filed against Democratic Township Council Vice President Randi Marder. Chris Dean, who was a Republican candidate for a seat on the council in…
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Firm to assist township on COAH issues
BY JACK MURTHA Staff Writer MARLBORO — The Township Council has tapped CME Associates to assist the municipality in its effort to satisfy state-imposed affordable housing obligations. The governing body approved a contract at its Jan. 24 meeting to pay a $15,000 fee for the firm’s administrative services related to affordable housing issues in 2013.…
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datebook
A Valentine fitness makeover with women’s health and fitness author Dr. Marie J. Miczak, will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Feb. 16 at Brookdale Community College, Lincroft. The program will review how to incorporate toning and calorie burning into one’s daily lifestyle and will discuss nutrition to help increase metabolism. The fee…
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Teacher, coach, first aid capt. was friend, mentor to many
BY CLARE MARIE CELANO & TIM MORRIS Staff Writer Jack Schellenger FREEHOLD — The borough lost a beloved volunteer when John Henry “Jack” Schellenger Jr. lost his battle with brain cancer on Feb. 3. Schellenger died at home with his wife, Jean, by his side. Schellenger was diagnosed with brain cancer in May 2012. Schellenger…
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Perrineville Lake Park has taken shape over 20 years
Monmouth County facility lies in Millstone and in Roosevelt BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer Perrineville Lake Park has entrances on Baird Road and on Agress Road, both in Millstone Township. The park offers numerous amenities to visitors in addition to a beautiful tranquil setting nestled among forests, water, birds and other creatures who have…
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County to hear testimony on wood-recycling facility
Public hearing scheduled for Feb. 28 in Marlboro BY JACK MURTHA Staff Writer The initial presentation for a proposed wood-recycling facility on Tennent Road in Marlboro will be delivered at 7 p.m. Feb. 28 in Marlboro Town Hall. Atlantic Tree Realty, the applicant, brought its proposal before the Marlboro Zoning Board of Adjustment in February…
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‘Who says you can’t go home?’
Habitat for Humanity volunteers help Sandy victims return home BY AMY ROSEN Staff Writer Habitat for Humanity volunteer John Calkin sands newly installed sheetrock at the Union Beach residence of Ron Reda on Feb. 7. Numerous Habitat for Humanity volunteers have stepped up to help repair and rebuild central New Jersey homes that were damaged…
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