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Rapper to headline event for LoBrutto scholarship
BY ANGELA SANTORIELLO Staff Writer Gwen Evans never met Cristina Lo- Brutto, but she wants to make sure people always remember the late Old Bridge resident. Evans has organized a scholarship fund in honor of LoBrutto, 18, who was shot and killed while working the nightshift at the Pathmark on Route 9 on Aug. 31.…
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U.F. tops N.J. towns in farmland preservation
Twp. honored as state celebrates 200,000-acre milestone BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent Upper Freehold’s Deputy Mayor Steve Alexander (center) accepts a plaque honoring the township for having the largest amount of preserved farmland among all New Jersey municipalities. The ceremony, held to celebrate the N.J. Farmland Preservation Program reaching the milestone of 200,000 acres preserved, took…
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Consumer affairs seeks compliance
The Monmouth County Department of Consumer Affairs conducted two task force operations in September as part of its ongoing mission to protect consumers from fraud and dishonest and unscrupulous business practices, according to a press release. “The county consumer affairs staff has been out and about conducting random investigations with home improvement contractors and auto…
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Heroes aren’t hungry, thanks to Millstone MOMS Club
Members of the MOMS Club of Millstone present trays of baked ziti, chili, quiche and other delicacies as part of the club’s “Home Cooked for Our Heroes” initiative, which involves donating meals to local firefighters on the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. PHOTO COURTESY OF STACY ROBBIN The way to firefighters’ hearts is through their…
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NJ Farm Bureau Convention Nov. 12-13
The New Jersey Farm Bureau will hold its 94th convention and annual meeting Nov. 12 and 13 at the Westin at Forrestal Village, Princeton. The election of officers and presentation of the annual financial report will take place at the Annual Business Meeting after lunch on Nov. 13. Officer positions subject to election this year…
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MOMS club offers weekly playgroup
The MOMS Club of Hamilton holds a weekly playgroup 10 a.m. to noon every Wednesday at a location courtesy of the township. The group offers support for at-home mothers and opportunities for socializing. For more information about the playgroup and the MOMS’ other activities, email [email protected] or visit www.meetup.com/hamiltonmoms.
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SRF plans open house at new facility
The Standardbred Retirement Foundation (SRF) will hold its first open house Oct. 21 at its new rehabilitation and training facility at Walnridge Farms, Arnyestown-Hornerstown Road, Cream Ridge section of Upper Freehold. The event will be held rain or shine; however, there is limited cover from the elements. A continental breakfast is set for 9-11
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Millstone MOMS welcome members
The MOMS Club of Millstone Township meets on the second Thursday of every month. Mothers from Millstone and Roosevelt are welcome to come meet the club’s members and learn about this international, nonprofit organization. The club offers stay-at-home and parttime working moms support and the opportunity to share activities and experiences with other local moms…
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Almost everyone loves the hot rod
ARE WE THERE YET LORI CLINCH We have two computers at our house. One is a dinosaur and the other is a real hot rod. When left alone, the dinosaur holds its own. He likes to search the web, look for friends and occasionally freeze up on his favorite websites. I’m not so sure that…
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