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Resident wants to see nonpartisan election
Congratulations to Sharon Shutzer and Ron Griffiths for their victories in winning three-year terms on the Borough Council in Freehold Borough. A special thanks to John Newman, who as the token Republican on a Democrat-run council in a Democratic town had a difficult and often thankless job providing what proved to be a solitary voice…
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Hardware store was open and ready to help
I am writing in recognition of the community awareness of Manalapan Hardware in the Yorktowne shopping center in Manalapan. On Oct. 30, the day after hurricane Sandy, Manalapan Hardware opened its doors, although they had no electric power, to accommodate the community with items needed to cope with the storm’s after-effects. They also provided sound…
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Sandy raises stress level
BY JACK MURTHA Staff Writer MARLBORO — Post-tropical storm Sandy brought uncertainty and apprehension to some of Marlboro’s most vulnerable residents after the storm passed through the state on Oct. 29, leaving many people without power. Resident Lorraine Rosen, 85, who lives in the Greenbriar adult community, said she did not think elderly residents should…
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Share your cherished traditions
Do you remember the excitement of lighting the eighth menorah candle; listening for reindeer hooves on the roof; being allowed to stay up to watch the ball drop on New Year’s Eve; celebrating the seven principles of Kwanzaa; offering food and chanting the Buddha’s teachings? Does your family have a special holiday or festival tradition…
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Elks welcome public to pair of events
Freehold Elks Lodge No. 1454 and the Women’s Auxiliary will host a Sunday breakfast from 9 a.m. to noon Nov. 18. The fee is $8 for adults and $5 for children age 12 and under. Call 732-431-8707 after 4 p.m. for more information. Also slated is a comedy night with the Legendary Wid and friends…
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datebook
A holly berry boutique and luncheon will take place at the Reformed Church of Freehold, 67 W. Main St., Freehold, from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 16-17. Handmade crafts, antiques, collectibles, new items and baked goods will be available. Homemade soups, sandwiches and desserts will be served 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. both…
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Green wins three-year term on Manalapan committee
BY MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer MANALAPAN — Residents returned Republican Ryan Green to his seat on the Township Committee in the Nov. 6 election. Green, who is one of five Republicans on the governing body, will begin his new term on Jan. 1. His term will run through Dec. 31, 2015. The other members of…
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Ilan Tancredi makes his way along Main Street in downtown Freehold Borough at the start of a nasty nor’easter that dumped almost 1 foot of snow on the borough and surrounding areas on Nov. 7. However, mild weather that moved in during the weekend of Nov. 10-11 removed almost all traces of the early, unwelcome…
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