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Police and first responders knew how to react to Sandy
I t’s a shame to hear there were residents in Manalapan who were in total disbelief of the (supposed) lack of leadership during the storm. No, I did not see Mayor Susan Cohen or any Township Committee members directing traffic or directing first responders where to go; the Manalapan police did their job and the…
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On helping children feel more connected after storm
We have all been through a lot these last couple of weeks. As a lifelong New Jersey resident, I have grieved for our beloved Garden State, as so much of the damage and devastation has been revealed through pictures, stories and firsthand accounts. Watching the way thousands of people within and outside of New Jersey…
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Whiners were an unbearable part of Hurricane Sandy aftermath
I wish to fight back the tide of negative press featured in the editorial sections of newspapers and on local talk radio. My family and I have been residents in Freehold Township for about three years. In that time, Freehold Township has had weather incidents unlike any in the surrounding areas. We have been dealing…
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Officials sought to ensure safety of residents
The mayor and Township Committee would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to the volunteers and staff of Manalapan Township during the recent storm emergencies. Rick Hogan, our emergency management coordinator, and his team worked tirelessly to ensure the residents of Manalapan were safe during the emergency. Dave Richardson, our health officer, alongside Kim Silverstein…
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Atlantic Brass Quintet tops bill
FREEHOLD — This year’s annual Christmas concert hosted by the First Presbyterian Church will feature two nationally known performers. The Atlantic Brass Quintet will entertain guests with a unique Christmas program at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 8. Monmouth County’s Rock ’n Roll Chorus, directed by Joseph Cantaffa, will open the show. The Fire Presbyterian Church is…
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Manalapan will get FEMA funds
MANALAPAN — Municipal officials learned last week that Manalapan will receive $3,937,500 to help cover the cost of debris removal from Hurricane Sandy. Congressman Frank Pallone Jr. (D-NJ) announced the first round of funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). “This FEMA assistance is going to play an important role in rebuilding our communities,”…
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Burnham behind bars
Former Brookdale president will pay back $44,000 with accrued vacation time BY KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer Peter Burnham Peter Burnham is now in prison, after being sentenced to five years in prison on Nov. 30 and ordered to pay more than $44,000 in restitution for official misconduct and theft during eight years of his tenure…
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Calvary Chapel volunteers reach out to people in need
BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer Kim White packed up her pickup truck with blankets, warm clothes, canned food, diapers, baby products and personal toiletries and made several trips to the Jersey Shore to do the work she said she felt “compelled” to do. White, who is a resident of Freehold Township, worked with representatives…
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