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‘Wizard of Oz’ features local actors
Marybeth Jacobson of Colts Neck will appear as Glinda the Good Witch and Aunt Em in a revival of “The Wizard of Oz,” coming to the Count Basie Theatre and the Strand Center for the Arts beginning April 20. Marybeth Jacobson of Colts Neck will appear as Glinda the Good Witch and Aunt Em in…
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Englishtown council to fill open seat
BYMARK ROSMAN Staff Writer ENGLISHTOWN — A new member of the Englishtown Borough Council could be appointed later this month following the governing body’s recent action to remove Councilwoman Jayne Carr from office. On March 28 the council voted 5-0 to invoke a state law and declare Carr’s seat vacant. The resolution was passed by…
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Optimist Club to host comedy night benefit
The Sunrise Optimist Club of Freehold will present Comedy Night at 7 p.m. April 20 at the American Hotel, East Main Street, Freehold Borough. Tickets are $60 per person and include a sit-down dinner, taxes and tips. A cash bar will be available. Proceeds from the event will benefit the community organizations and children’s programs…
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CentraState to host Walk MS
Every hour someone is diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS), a chronic disease of the central nervous system for which there is no cure. It is estimated that more than 13,000 New Jersey residents and more than 400,000 people nationwide live with this disease, according to a press release. MS interrupts the flow of information between…
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Seven candidates seek seats on school board
Residents of Marlboro K-8 School District will vote on April 17 BY JACK MURTHA Staff Writer MARLBORO — Seven residents are seeking three three-year terms on the Marlboro K-8 School District Board of Education in the April 17 election. Polls will be open from noon to 9 p.m. The candidates gathered at the Frank J.…
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Donated basketballs lead to discussion about ads
BY JACK MURTHA Staff Writer MARLBORO — A new advertisement is now bouncing across the Marlboro K-8 School District’s gymnasium floors on a number of donated basketballs. The Board of Education recently acknowledged a contribution of 35 basketballs from local dentist Tara Gostovich that was made in honor of the NCAA college basketball tournament. The…
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Colts Neck dealing with affordable housing issue
COLTS NECK — With a court’s recent reinstatement of the state Council on Affordable Housing (COAH), officials say they must spend thousands of dollars on affordable housing efforts in the next few months or the funds will be surrendered to the state. Colts Neck Deputy Mayor Michael Fitzgerald outlined the obstacles facing the governing body…
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Hellenic Dancers of N.J. will celebrate 40 years
Anniversary dinner-dance will feature performances by current members, alumni BY PATRICIAYOCZIS Correspondent More than 100 current and past members of the Hellenic Dancers of New Jersey will perform at a 40th anniversary celebration at the Pines Manor in Edison on April 29. GLEN HUSZAR A n experience of Greek culture awaits those who join with…
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Manalapan resident seeks speed reduction
Manalapan officials may not have an answer for the residents of an adult community off business Route 33 who say that in some instances it is dangerous for them to make a left turn out of their development. The Village Grande adult community is off business Route 33 just west of Monmouth Battlefield State Park.…
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