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Fundraiser aids police K-9 unit
MARLBORO — Sometimes giving back to the community is as simple as ordering a hot dog. Stewart’s Restaurant of Marlboro recently donated more than $500 to the Marlboro Police Department K-9 unit, Stewart’s co-owner Larry Rosen said. From Feb. 17 to Feb. 19, customers who presented a flier advertising the fundraiser received a 15 percent…
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Tax cheats: you’ll know ’em by the fancy cars they drive
CODA GREG BEAN It took me a long time to understand why the Republican presidential candidates — and others in that party — are dead set on protecting the 1 percent of rich people they’re so worried about from having to pay a fair percentage of income tax, but now I get it. I really…
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Food donations in New Jersey are needed now more than ever
Food banks often benefit from a seasonal boost of good will during the holidays, but unfortunately, those increases in donations end sometime after the New Year. It is our job as a community to make sure we continue that spirit of giving. Most of us may not think we know someone who is hungry, but…
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Resident disagrees with board’s decision
A raise in my taxes, a soonto be-raise in my water bill, a discontinuation of a yearly (yes, yearly) bulk pickup and the total neglect of the obvious road work of my development (Prides Crossing). May I add that I never even received the township calendar for this year. And yet the Marlboro K-8 School…
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Mayor explains situation regarding property
There have been some questions concerning the sale of a lot on West Main Street, Freehold Borough, next to the Covenhoven House. This lot was created when Reid Way was built. The developer used it for construction access and gave it to Freehold Borough upon completion . The lot has a large utility easement down…
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St. Patrick’s Day arrived early in Woodbridge when the community hosted the 39th annual St. Patrick’s Day parade on March 11. George Lara, 3, of Cedar Grove, waves the Irish flag. St. Patrick’s Day is March 17. SCOTT FRIEDMAN
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Chabad celebrates 25 years with expansion of teen programs
I n celebration of its 25th year in western Monmouth County, Chabad is focusing on the expansion of its programs for teenagers. “Teens in college are vulnerable,” said Rabbi Boruch Chazanow, director of Chabad of Western Monmouth County. “The teen years are crucial to establishing their Jewish identities.” In order to help local Jewish teenagers…
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Showing a bit of Irish spirit, Marty Kobovitch of Freehold greets guests at the 39th annual St. Patrick’s Day parade held in Woodbridge, Middlesex County, March 11. SCOTT FRIEDMAN
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Donations sought for pet rescue yard sale
Donations of unwanted items are being collected by Rescue Ridge for its spring yard sale slated forApril. Proceeds from the yard sale will help rescue and care for abused and unwanted animals and for other animal-related services. Almost anything that can be resold will be accepted. Items that usually sell best are small kitchen appliances,…
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