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DEP advises residents to recycle TVs, computers, electronics
Unwanted televisions, computers, electronic tablets, e-book readers and monitors that have been replaced by new electronic holiday gifts cannot be tossed into the trash, but must be recycled as required by New Jersey’s 1-year-old Electronic Waste Management Act, which generated an estimated 40 million pounds of recycled e-waste last year in New Jersey, DEP Commissioner…
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Christie playing politics with same-sex marriage
CODA GREG BEAN Reflecting the will of a majority of people in New Jersey, the state Assembly on Feb. 16 approved a law making same-sex marriage legal in this state — the same law the Senate passed earlier in the week. The passage reflects a sea change from two years ago, when lawmakers failed to…
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St. Joseph Church slates one-day retreat
A one-day men’s retreat has been slated for March 3 at St. Joseph’s Parish, 91 Stillhouse Road, Millstone. The day of reflection will be held in the parish hall from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., facilitated by Deacon Johnny Dilissio from St. Raphael’s Holy Angels parish. The theme of the day is “Becoming a Catholic…
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Free SAT assessment to be offered March 3
The Kiwanis Club of Marlboro will once again team up with Supreme Tutoring of Freehold to offer a free SAT assessment for students at 8:30 a.m. March 3 at the Marlboro Recreation Center, 1996 Recreation Way. In addition, a parent workshop and continental breakfast will be offered at 9 a.m. The workshop is intended to…
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Writing contest focus is power of the sun
Celebrate NJ has announced the “Powered by the Sun” creative writing contest, a challenge that allows students to use their creativity to demonstrate what they’ve learned about the many ways we all benefit from the power of the sun. Individual New Jersey students, groups and classes in kindergarten through fifth grade are invited to enter…
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Enrollment numbers to dwindle in area schools
Presentation at joint district meeting reveals demographic details BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent MILLSTONE — The combination of an aging population and lower birth rates means that fewer children will be entering local schools in the next five years. The Millstone Township Board of Education held a joint meeting with the Upper Freehold Regional School District…
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Businesses invited to join Made in Monmouth event
A s unlikely as it might seem, jewelry, bagels, orchids and surfboards share a common thread with handmade glass, honey, cosmetics, flags, beer, chocolate, tea and more. Give up? They are all made in Monmouth County. These and other items, produced in Monmouth County, will be on display during the county’s first Made in Monmouth…
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Millstone woman found semiconscious in woods
UPPER FREEHOLD — A Millstone woman found semiconscious in the woods of the Assunpink Wildlife Management Area in the township on Feb. 11 had to be transported out by police and rescue officials, authorities said. Police received a call after hunters discovered the woman in a partially conscious state around 11:30 a.m. on Eldridge Rd.…
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U.F. committee to determine use of county open space grant
Officials weigh how to complete Reed Park project BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent UPPER FREEHOLD — The township’s governing body must decide exactly how it will use a $250,000 matching grant from the county for open space purposes. At the Feb. 16 meeting, Township Administrator Dianne Kelly said the Township Committee must determine if it wants…
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