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Local Scout achieves Eagle rank
Matthew Kaiser MARLBORO — Matthew Lucas Kaiser, 17, a junior at Marlboro High School and a member of Boy Scout Troop 131, Holmdel, has achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. Matthew has been a Scout for 11 years. Matthew started Cub Scouts as a Tiger Cub in first grade. At that time, both of his…
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Freehold council adopts 2011 budget
BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD — A $14.83 million budget that includes a municipal tax levy of $8.86 million has been adopted by the Borough Council in Freehold Borough. The tax levy includes $401,000 to support the Freehold Public Library. The budget was adopted by the Borough Council in 4-1 vote on May…
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Center for Jewish Life moves into new home
BYMARK ROSMAN Staff Writer MARLBORO — The growth of one local house of worship and its subsequent construction of a new facility has opened the door for another religious congregation to find a new home in Marlboro. On May 22 the Center for Jewish Life celebrated its move into the 18,000-squarefoot building on Route 79,…
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County fair set for July
The Monmouth County Fair Committee has announced the dates of the 37th annual Monmouth County Fair. The dates and times are: Wednesday, July 27, 5-11 p.m. Thursday, July 28, 5-11 p.m. Friday, July 29, 5-11 p.m. Saturday, July 30, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday, July 31, 11 a.m. to…
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Mayor says Marlboro has met the challenge
Volunteers, employees have stepped up over the past four years in trying times BY REBECCAMORTON Staff Writer MARLBORO — In his 2011 state of the municipality address, Mayor Jonathan Hornik credited a large number of local volunteers for helping to make Marlboro a great place. The mayor, who is serving the fourth and final year…
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Ocean Twp. man faces multiple charges
MANALAPAN— Police arrested a resident of Ocean Township and charged him with multiple motor vehicle violations at 1:17 a.m. May 15. According to police, Manalapan Patrolman Robert Herring was on patrol on Tennent Road when he spotted the driver of a vehicle fail to observe a traffic signal. Herring stopped the vehicle and subsequently charged…
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Manalapan Soccer Club donates new turf field
MANALAPAN — After promoting youth soccer for 35 years, the Manalapan Soccer Club has given something back to the community in the form of a new turf field to be installed at the Manalapan Recreation Center. The soccer club includes more than 1,600 members and their families. For Manalapan Soccer Club President Michael Hammer this…
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Festival of Friends slated for June 4
The Graeme Preston Foundation for Life will present the fourth annual Festival of Friends picnic from noon to 6 p.m. June 4 at the Pine Grove Day Camp, Wall. Festivities will include a barbecue with trimmings, drinks, desserts, ice cream, popcorn, clowns, balloon animals, crafts, sports, pools, a gift basket action, a 50/50 raffle, live…
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Nation’s war dead will be honored
BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD — Residents and visitors will gather in Freehold Borough on May 30 to enjoy the 137th annual Memorial Day parade and to honor those individuals who have given their lives in service to the United States. The theme of this year’s parade is honoring World War II veterans,…
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