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Holmdel looks to lease tennis center
Lessee would ‘raze and level courts’ in exchange for 8- to 10-week academy BYMIKE DAVIS Staff Writer HOLMDEL — Township officials are looking to bring the Holmdel Tennis Center up to par. At its March 1 meeting, the Holmdel Township Committee unanimously voted to introduce an ordinance authorizing the lease of the Holmdel Tennis Center.…
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‘Eggstravaganza’ to be held in Holmdel March 24
Holmdel residents are invited to “Eggstravaganza” 10 a.m. March 24 at Cross Farm Park, Route 520 and Longbridge Road. The event is free and open to children from prekindergarten to third grade. Bring a basket to collect the eggs and a camera to capture the event. Mr. Rabbit will be in attendance and available for…
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Keyport plans to reassess properties
Council approves $8.45M budget with $5.6M tax levy BYMIKE DAVIS Staff Writer KEYPORT — In an effort to offset funds lost on successful tax appeals, borough officials are looking to reassess property values in the borough. At the March 6 meeting, the Keyport Borough Council unanimously voted to introduce an ordinance that would allow the…
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Field of Flags honors those who defend freedom
Westminster Presbyterian Church remembers fallen troops with more than 6,000 flags BYMIKE DAVIS Staff Writer Linda Steen, of Middletown, helps place American flags on the lawn at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Middletown on March 9. Below: Members of the church install some of the 6,358 American flags placed to create a Field of Flags as…
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A place to pin patriotism and hearts following 9/11
Covered with mementos, vest now on display at Tribute WTC Center BYMIKE DAVIS Staff Writer Rosetta Forshee (l-r), Tinton Falls, and Lenita Gullman, Middletown, place some of the 6,358 American flags installed on the lawn of Westminster Presbyterian Church in Middletown on March 9 to create a Field of Flags honoring American troops lost in…
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Lambert emerges as one of NJ’s best pole-vaulters
BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer Howell The meteoric rise of Howell High School pole-vaulter Colton Lambert was one of the major stories of the 2011-12 indoor track and field season. “In twoweeks hewent fromvarsity jumper to second in the state,” said Kevin Dee, Howell jumps and throws coach. “He is a hard worker, and things…
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Coach pleased with basketball team’s effort during campaign
BY WAYNE WITKOWSKI Correspondent New Egypt Just hours after seeing a bitter ending to the 2011-12 basketball season in the NJSIAA Central Jersey Group I state sectional tournament semifinals as the boys coach at New Egypt High School on March 2, Jay Corby was outside on a practice field the next morning preparing the Warriors’…
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Missry lifts Jaguars to Group IV state title
Jackson Memorial defeats North Hunterdon, 50-47, on late three-point FG BY WAYNE WITKOWSKI Correspondent Jackson Memorial High School’s Tiffany Montagne (32) goes up for a shot during the Jaguars’ 50-47 win over North Hunterdon High School in the NJSIAA Group IV state championship game on March 11. Montagne scored 11 points and contributed eight assists…
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Company starts to make its mark with e-cycling
Firm based in Jackson has contract with town to collect electronic devices BY ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer Technology changes rapidly these days as new gadgets are constantly being introduced and consumers trade last year’s model for this year’s must-have item. That type of turnaround, known as planned obsolescence, has had local, state and federal governments…
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