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Howell High School junior will perform in benefit show
By Jennifer Ortiz Staff Writer Lindsay Cherin of Manalapan considers herself lucky to be able to use her voice to help other people. Lindsay, who is a junior in the Freehold Regional High School District’s Fine and Performing Arts Academy at Howell High School, will perform in “A Night of Future Broadway Stars” at 7…
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Town establishes ‘safe exchange zone’
By Andrew Martins Staff Writer JACKSON – Municipal officials have created a “safe exchange zone” where transactions between strangers that have their origins on the Internet can take place in an area that is under police surveillance. Two parking spots at the Jackson Police Department have been designated as an area where individuals can complete…
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Students’ art puts a face on racism
By Kayla J. Marsh Staff Writer A new exhibit that is opening at Brookdale Community College will tackle the issue of racism head on. The Center for Holocaust, Human Rights and Genocide Education (Chhange) at Brookdale will host an opening reception for its new “Facing Racism” art exhibit on April 10 from noon to 2:30…
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Mayor was dedicated to borough
By Jennifer Ortiz Staff Writerr FARMINGDALE – Mayor John P. “Jay” Morgan, 53, who became Farmingdale’s mayor in 2004, died on March 27 after a battle with cancer. Morgan had served as an elected official since 1992, when he joined the Borough Council. Council President Jim Daly said, “It is with a heavy heart that…
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Foxanne to perform Indie music on April 17
Indie music band Foxanne will perform at 2 p.m. on April 17 at the South Brunswick Public Library, 110 Kingston Lane, Monmouth Junction. Grant funding has been provided by the Middlesex County Board of Chosen Freeholders, Middlesex County Cultural and Heritage Commission and the NJ State Council on the Arts. It will be presented by…
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Business Brief
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJ) has named Monroe resident Michael Antoniades, MPA, president and chief executive officer, over both the New Brunswick and Somerset campuses. Antoniades succeeds Mr. Stephen K. Jones, who served as president and chief executive officer of the hospital since 2007, and who will soon assume the role of chief academic…
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Eatontown native’s film screened at Garden State Festival
By Kayla J. Marsh Staff Writer EATONTOWN – Eric Massimino is a borough native who is on track to make a name for himself in the filmmaker industry. His career has recently received a major boost as his film “CHANCE,” which follows the journey of a man dealing with the loneliness of the unknown, screened…
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Property assessment program draws attention in Manalapan
By Mark Rosman Staff Writer MANALAPAN – A Democrat running for a seat on the Township Committee has asked Manalapan’s elected officials to pull the municipality out of a Monmouth County property assessment program. Kim Rodman addressed the committee at its March 30 meeting and said she was speaking for herself and Bernie Frojmovich, her…
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Fountain named Manalapan chief
By Mark Rosman Staff Writer MANALAPAN – There has been a changing of the guard at the Manalapan Police Department. During the March 30 meeting of the Township Committee, officials announced that Police Chief Chris Marsala would retire on March 31. He served with the police department for more than 25 years. Marsala became Manalapan’s…
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