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Friends salute retiring mayor
Michael Wilson has been Freehold Borough’s mayor since 1985 BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer Freehold Borough Mayor Michael Wilson mingles with guests during his retirement dinner held at the American Hotel on Oct. 27. After 26 years as mayor and 30 years in public service, Wilson will leave office in December. ERIC SUCAR staff…
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Democrats sweep mayor, council seats in Marlboro
BY REBECCAMORTON Staff Writer A trio of Democrats that was first elected to office in November 2007 has won re-election to new four-year terms in Marlboro. In the Nov. 8 election, voters in Marlboro re-elected Jonathan Hornik as mayor and Frank LaRocca and Randi Marder as members of the Township Council. Unofficial results in the…
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Residents feel right at home in new apartment complex
Kershaw Commons has 30 apartments for people who are living with MS BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer Marissa Manfredi shows guests the wheelchair accessible bathroom in her apartment at Kershaw Commons, Freehold Township. The building was designed specifically to accommodate individuals who have multiple sclerosis and need some support services. ERIC SUCAR staff Marissa…
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Playing with matches leads to rug mill fire
By Clare Marie Celano FREEHOLD — No one was injured in an afternoon fire at the Rug Mill Towers, Jackson Street, on Nov. 19. Police officers and firefighters responded to the call at 3:30 p.m. The Freehold Borough Police Department has its headquarters in the Rug Mill Towers. According to police Lt. Mark Wodell, there…
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Sports short
Boys and girls ages 8-13 are invited to participate in the Edison Elks Lodge No. 2487 annual hoop shoot free-throw contest set for 9 a.m. Nov. 19 at the Stelton Community Center, Plainfield Ave, Edison. Winners in each age category will receive a trophy and will go on to the district hoop shoot. The hoop…
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Metuchen boys’ x-c success a tribute to team strength
BY JIMMY ALLINDER Correspondent This year’s Metuchen High School boys cross country team is a good example that winning championships is all about team. The Bulldogs captured the NJSIAA Central Jersey Group I sectional title, their first since 2007, led by junior Michael Do’s third place, with a score of 40, doubling up second-place Bordentown,…
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Bulldogs’ season concludes with tough loss in CJ I final
BY JIMMY ALLINDER Correspondent Mater Dei High School’s Shannon Glenn (l-r) and Wardlaw-Hartridge School’s Jessie Clarke chase after a loose ball during the NJSIAA Non-Public B South state sectional final played in Edison on Nov. 10. Visiting Mater Dei defeated Wardlaw-Hartridge, 3-0. ERIC SUCAR staff For a full regulation match and two overtime periods, Metuchen…
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Conjuring the Dead
Dark Star Orchestra brings Grateful Dead concert experience to New Brunswick BY BRIAN DONAHUE Staff Writer Dark Star Orchestra will perform Nov. 22 at the State Theatre in New Brunswick. BOB MINKIN To appreciate what Dark Star Orchestra does, it’s important to realize what the Grateful Dead did. Over their many years together, the Grateful…
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Nov. 20 cut-a-thon to benefit MHS band
Ahair cut-a-thon to benefit the Metuchen High School Marching Band Orange Bowl Fund will be held 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 20 at the John Anthony Paul Salon, 201-205 New Brunswick Ave., Hopelawn. The suggested donation is $15, payable in cash only.
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