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Apple and pumpkin festival aids youths
COLTS NECK — The Ashley Lauren Foundation will host the second annual Apple and Pumpkin Festival on Nov. 6 at Bucks Mill Park in Colts Neck from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The family-friendly, old-fashioned country festival will feature a Scottish American highland games competition, a Civil War encampment, cider press demonstrations, blacksmithing and woodworking.…
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Four seeking seats in Manalapan race
Republicans Lucas and Maskowitz square off against Democrats Eiger and Dworkin Four men are running for two three-year terms on the Manalapan Township Committee in the Nov. 2 election. The top two votegetters will be sworn in to office in January to begin serving terms that will end on Dec. 31, 2013. The candidates are…
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Agreement calls for town to service WMUA vehicles
BY MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer MANALAPAN — The Manalapan Township Committee has passed a resolution entering into a shared services agreement with the Western Monmouth Utilities Authority (WMUA). The committee members took the action at their Oct. 13 meeting. The WMUA provides sewage treatment services for customers in Manalapan, Marlboro and parts of other municipalities.…
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Halloween Spooktacular fulfills childhood fantasy
From floor to ceiling, inside and out, Howell family’s home pays homage to the creepy and crawly BY PATRICIA YOCZIS Correspondent Jeff Ernest, his wife, Brandy, and their son, Joshua, 2, stand among some of the many Halloween decorations that are on display at their home in Howell. The Ernests have been decorating their home…
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Temple’s cantor dies
Alan Smolen, 46, who was named the cantor at the Freehold Jewish Center, Congregation Agudath Achim, Freehold Borough, during the summer, has died. Smolen died on Oct. 22. The cantor had joined the synagogue’s professional staff as the congregation was preparing to celebrate its centennial year. Smolen joined Rabbi Kenneth Greene as the religious leaders…
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Videos will aid various charities
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — Local resident Rob Kohn is seeking the community’s help to vote in a charity contest hosted by Sears. Kohn said his wife, Susan, was recently diagnosed with lupus, and he said the family’s daily lives have drastically changed. Kohn said he saw information about a contest sponsored by Sears. According to the…
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Poker event set for Nov. 12
The Sunrise Optimist Club of Freehold will host a Texas Hold ’em poker tournament on Nov. 12 at the Our House restaurant, Howell. Doors will open at 6 p.m., first card will be dealt at 7 p.m. The cost is $100 per person and includes a dinner buffet and $6,000 in chips if registered by…
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Manalapan gets recycling grant
The Monmouth County Board of Freeholders has distributed the first three 2010 municipal recycling grants to improve recycling in municipalities. Manalapan, Ocean Township and Avon recently received their grant money. The Municipal Recycling Services Improvement Grants stem from county’s Solid Waste Management Plan, which the Board of Freeholders updated in March 2009, according to a…
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Judy Collins to sing at Freehold church
BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD — One of America’s most beloved singers will visit the First Presbyterian Church, West Main Street, on Dec. 4 to perform a traditional Christmas concert. Judy Collins will be the featured performer in the church’s sixth annual Christmas concert. T he Dec. 4 concert will begin at 7:30…
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