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Christie meets the public at Freehold gathering
BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer Gov. Chris Christie speaks to the audience during his town meeting at the National Guard Armory, Freehold, on May 8. New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie addressed a standing-room-only crowd on May 8 at the National Guard Armory, Park Avenue, Freehold, during the latest in his ongoing series of town…
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Freehold cleanup set for May 19
FREEHOLD — To encourage residents to make Freehold Borough sparkle for visitors who will be attending the annual Memorial Day parade, Mayor Nolan Higgins has announced a new initiative — a townwide cleanup to be held on May 19 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. In partnership with DeLisa Demolition and Disposal, residents may use…
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Nanny states say being healthy is no cakewalk
CODA GREG BEAN It’s funny what memories of childhood stick with you as clearly as if they happened yesterday. I remember a night when I was in second grade, when the school I was attending had its annual fundraising carnival, and part of the festivities featured a cake walk — a long table full of…
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Name-calling can begin a downward spiral
Recently, there has been a flurry of news about “name calling” in New Jersey. Although name-calling is often seen as harmless, such as in the saying, “Sticks and stones can break my bones, but words will never hurt me,” that is far from the truth. As a licensed psychologist and president of the New Jersey…
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Laws make it tough for citizens to bear arms
Due to the ongoing reports of burglaries in Manalapan, including one on my street, I decided to see just how difficult New Jersey makes it to buy a handgun to protect ourselves and our property. It is shocking. You need two documents: a Firearms Purchaser Identification Card, which you keep, and a Permit to Purchase…
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Program expands services to men facing tough times
BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD — New stories of success are coming out of the Freehold Clergy Association’s emergency housing program. The program, which recently concluded its eight year, offers a warm place to stay to men who might otherwise have to spend the night outdoors in a makeshift shelter or in no…
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Projects earn students trip to state competition
MARLBORO — At the New Jersey History Day regional competition held on March 24 at Rider University, Lawrenceville, 16 projects created by students in the Marlboro Middle School National History Day Club, advised by social studies seminar teacher Barbara Gallo, qualified to move on to the state competition to be held at William Paterson University,…
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• A yard sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 19 at West Farms United Methodist Church, 153 Casino Drive, Howell. Call 732-780-1984 to reserve a space for a $10 donation. Vendors may not take part in the yard sale. Light snacks and drinks will be available. • The Fossils Car…
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