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U.F. uncertain where $1.2M to build park will come from
BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent UPPER FREEHOLD — The township must be mindful when spending open space tax money, because voters approved the taxation for specific reasons. Voters approved three different referendums that affect the township’s open space tax. The first created a 1-cent open space and farmland preservation tax in 1999. The second increased the…
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In New Jersey, police chiefs are well protected by law
CODA GREG BEAN In my years as a New Jersey newspaperman, I’ve seen it time and again — local politicians decide to take their community’s police chief to task, discipline or even get rid of said top cop — and come up puny in their efforts. That’s because unlike civilian “police directors” or “public safety…
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Decorate a flamingo for makeover contest
The Allentown Public Library is kicking off a flamingo-decorating contest. Adopt one of the library’s used flamingos for $35 and give it a makeover. Dress it, decorate it, paint it and then enter it in the Best Makeover Contest by June 23. Flamingos will be on display for public voting at the Freedom Fest State…
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Church will hold used clothing fundraiser
The Christian Education Committee at the United Presbyterian Church of Millstone is sponsoring a used clothing drive from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 12 in the church parking lot, 221 Millstone Road, Millstone. Wearable and usable clothing, shoes, belts, handbags, linens, stuffed animals and small hard toys will be accepted. All donations should be…
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Allentown Hidden Gardens tour June 4
Home gardens in the historic borough of Allentown and the surrounding areas will be open to the public on June 4 as part of theAllentown Garden Club’s sixth Hidden Gardens Tour. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., rain or shine. Advance tickets can be purchased for $10 at the Allentown…
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Harness horse camp seeks applicants
The Harness Horse Youth Foundation (HHYF) seeks applicants for its five-day harness horse day camp to be held 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. July 26-30 at Gaitway Farm, Manalapan. HHYF seeks students between the ages of 12 and 14 as of Jan. 1, 2011. The camp fee is $150, which includes lunches and all camp…
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Cemetery Association slates annual meeting
The Cream Ridge Cemetery Association will hold its annual meeting 6:30 p.m. June 21 at the New Egypt First Aid Squad Building, 32 Brynmore Road, New Egypt. All lot owners are invited to attend. For more information, call Janette Robbins at 609-758- 8663.
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Monmouth Scouts honor Mehr, LaFrance
The Monmouth Council Boy Scouts of America will hold its “2011 Western Monmouth Good Scout Award” reception 5:30 p.m. June 8 at the American Hotel in Freehold. Attorneys William Mehr and Peter LaFrance, partners at the law firm of Mehr, LaFrance & Williams, will be recognized for their distinguished record of community service, participating citizenship…
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Golf event to benefit N.J. Civil Air Patrol
The Civil Air Patrol’s New Jersey Wing is planning to launch its first fundraising golf tournament at the Miry Run Country Club in Robbinsville on June 20. The four-person scramble will include 18 holes of golf with cart, a special commemorative shirt, lunch, barbecue dinner and an awards celebration after the tournament. In addition to…
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