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Parking lot driveway opens
FREEHOLD — Joined by downtown business advocates, the Monmouth County Board of Freeholders recently opened a driveway that will allow vehicles from Route 79 (Main Street) to enter the county parking lot located adjacent to the Hall of Records Annex. The new entrance is a one-way, rightturn only entry off Main Street, across from the…
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Book examines park system’s first 50 years
Abook examining the evolution and history of Monmouth County’s nationally recognized parks, “The Monmouth County Park System: The First Fifty Years,” is now available for purchase. Funded through the Friends of the Monmouth County Park System, the hardcover coffee-table book commemorates the park system’s 50th anniversary with 176 full-color pages and 423 photographs. According to…
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Frankenstein’s monster was at home among the ghouls, ghosts and other scary characters who took part in the Spooktacular parade in Freehold Borough on Oct. 24. The area’s little goblins will trick or treat on Halloween, Oct. 31. AMY ROSEN
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Control of freeholder board at stake Nov. 2
Democrats John D’Amico & Janice Venables face GOP’s Robert Clifton & Tom Arnone BY DANIEL HOWLEY Correspondent Political control of the Monmouth County Board of Freeholders is up for grabs in the Nov. 2 election, and the four candidates vying for the board’s two open three-year seats are fighting for every last vote. The board,…
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Library honors Hindu festival
The Monmouth County Library will host Diwali programs at five library branches throughout Monmouth County during the first week in November. These free, family-friendly events will feature Indian music, dancing and “mehndi,” the art of drawing intricate henna patterns on the hands and feet. Diwali is one of the most joyous holidays of the Indian…
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2 seats at stake in Freehold Boro
Democrats Jaye Sims and Kevin Kane are challenged by Republican duo of Ted Miller and Linda Lichardi Four candidates are running for two three-year terms on the Freehold Borough Council in Freehold Borough in the Nov. 2 election. The candidates are Democrats Kevin Kane and Jaye Sims and Republicans Ted Miller and Linda Lichardi. Kane…
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Lack of answers upsets family
Amit Bornstein of Marlboro died on July 29 following his arrest by county officers BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writer The details of what happened prior to the death of Amit Bornstein while he was in the Monmouth County jail this summer remain undisclosed to the public three months after the young man’s death. Ariel Bornstein…
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Hearing to resume on Yorktowne cell tower
Manalapan zoning board asked to grant use variance for T-Mobile Northeast LLC BY MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer Ahearing is scheduled to resume before the Manalapan Zoning Board of Adjustment on the evening of Nov. 4 on T-Mobile Northeast LLC’s application to construct a wireless communications tower at the Yorktowne shopping center. The shopping center is…
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Manalapan High School senior running back Josh Firkser rambles for yardage during the Braves’ 54-27 victory over Howell on Oct. 22 in Manalapan. Firkser set a single-game school record by rushing for 318 yards against the Rebels. He ran for six touchdowns and scored a seventh TD on a pass reception. For more, see Sports.…
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