• Writer says Holt’s visit with teens is a sham

    Like many Marlboro residents, I, too, received three emails concerning the October meeting of our teenagers with incumbent Congressman Rush Holt. I was suspicious regarding the timing of this event and sent my comments to township administration, the essence of which follows: You must think the residents of our township have the I. Q. of…

  • One more thing to worry about: rogue technology

    CODA GREG BEAN Recently, according to the Spanish Red Cross, a man died when his GPS led him down a dark road directly into the La Serena reservoir — the largest reservoir in the country — where the poor, but trusting, soul drowned. According to the reporter for NPR who mentioned the incident, the Spanish…

  • for the record •••

    Proceeds from the ShopRite Partners in Caring fundraiser held on Sept. 22 at ShopRite, Freehold Township, were donated to the Open Door Food Pantry in Freehold Borough, and to Feed All God’s Children (formerly Open Door Soup Kitchen), a soup kitchen at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Freehold Borough. The soup kitchen is run by…

  • business briefs •••

    Howell Chamber of Commerce’s 30th annual awards dinner dance, “An Evening Under the Stars,” will be held from 6-11 p.m. Oct. 22 at the American Hotel, Freehold. The 2010 award recipients will be honored for their business and personal dedication to the community. Details: 732-363- 4114. Josh Elkes of Freehold, a Brookdale Community College trustee…

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    • The benefits of pain management will be discussed at 11 a.m. Oct. 14 at the Howell Senior Center, 251 Preventorium Road, Howell. Continental breakfast will be served prior to the lecture. Details: 732-938- 4500, ext. 2552. • Marlboro Jewish Center will participating in the 12th annual Monmouth County Mitzvah Day, sponsored by the Jewish…

  • Freehold Reg. H.S. class of ’65 to hold reunion

    The class of 1965 of Freehold Regional High School and Southern Freehold Regional High School will hold its 45th reunion on Saturday, Oct. 16, at Mike Doolan’s in Spring Lake Heights. For reservations or further information, contact Dr. Harry Carter at 732-431-1639.

  • Participants sought for Craft Festival

    Crafters of handmade items only are sought for the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd Craft Festival planned for 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 13 at the church, routes 9 and 516, Old Bridge. Admission is free of charge. To reserve a table or for more information, email [email protected] or call 908-692-6005.

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    • The Italian-American Association of Monmouth County will offer conversational Italian lessons for children and adults from October to April at the C. Richard Applegate School, 47 Jeanne Brennan Drive, Freehold Township. The 20-week course for adults and children will be held once a week on Friday evenings at varying times. Friday mornings classes for…

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