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Talent contest seeks entrants
FREEHOLD — Entertainers who may not have been able to enter the borough’s annual “Freehold Idol” competition in which only singers are allowed to perform will have a chance to display their talents on one evening next month. The Freehold Borough Arts Council (FBAC) in association with Downtown Freehold will host the first “Freehold’s Got…
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July: Time to branch out
GREEN SCENE GOTTI KELLEY “One generation plants the trees under which another takes it easy.” — Chinese proverb Metasequoia (Dawn Redwood) is a spectacular tree. It is one of only a few deciduous conifers and a wonderful golden fall color. A large and very beautiful tree, it deserves a special place in your garden. Actually, it is…
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Christie will save New Jersey from turning into Colorado
CODA GREG BEAN Almost lost in the summer election hoopla was a stunning vote in the New Jersey Assembly late last month to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana. In a 44-30 vote, the Assembly passed a bill that would make possession of 15 grams or less of pot a civil penalty —…
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Here is a suggestion: Vote out all incumbents
I fully agree with Tom Mitchell’s July 11 letter to the editor (“Another Step In An Intrusive Government”) about how monstrous and intrusive our fascist federal government has become. But in suggesting term limits as the first step in taking back control, he misses the bigger picture. Without the possibility of reelection, why should an…
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Board grants request to fly the American flag
I would like to thank the News Transcript for its interest and help with my attempt to fly the American flag on my doorpost. The positive response I received from my neighbors after they read my letter to the editor played a huge part in the Masters at Knob Hill Board of Trustees decision. I…
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People opened their hearts to woman in need
I want to extend my sincerest thanks and appreciation to everyone who participated in the recent wine and cheese tasting benefit to help a Marlboro mom who is fighting cancer. It was a day brightened by love, generosity and a spirit of community shared by friends, neighbors and strangers in an effort to support a…
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‘Places We Have All Been’
“The Columns, Avon” An exhibit of watercolor paintings by artist Linné A. Grant will be on display at the Wall Public Library through Aug. 30. The collection, “Places We Have All Been,” includes scenes from Allenhurst, Avon-by-the-Sea, Belmar, Collingwood, Farmingdale, Howell, Sea Girt, Spring Lake, West Long Branch and more. The watercolors capture the feeling…
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Colts Neck changes way easement requests reviewed
BY JACK MURTHA Staff Writer COLTS NECK — A number of requests for reductions in the size of easements near homes has prompted the Colts Neck Township Committee to put in place a more comprehensive system of review. An easement is a piece of property that has been designated and set aside for a specific…
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