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Townwide yard sale will return
FREEHOLD — The borough Recreation Commission is seeking resident participants for a townwide yard sale to be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 2. To encourage the maximum number of yard (garage) sales within the town limits on that day, the borough will waive any of the normal fees or permits required. A…
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‘The Painting World of Evelyn Leavens’
The Monmouth Museum, Lincroft, is currently presenting a retrospective exhibition of works by Red Bank artist Evelyn Leavens. “The Painting World of Evelyn Leavens: A Retrospective Exhibition” opened July 9 and will be on view at the museum through Sept. 5. “Artist with Reflecting Glasses” Leavens’ work spans six decades and includes a wide range…
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Board seeking new member
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — The Freehold Township K-8 School District Board of Education is seeking candidates to fill a vacant seat. Board member Fillip Gershon stepped down from his position on July 27. In a letter of resignation to the board, Gershon wrote, “I remember walking in for an interview to fill a vacant seat about…
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Practitioners trained in needs of returning N.J. veterans
BY ANDREW DAVISON Staff Writer WEST LONG BRANCH — The School of Social Work at Monmouth University is expanding efforts to improve the mental health treatment of New Jersey’s returning veterans through its Coming Home Project. “How can we prepare social workers to meet the unique needs of returning war veterans and their families?” was…
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Monmouth Conservation Foundation founder dies
Judith Hurley Stanley Coleman MIDDLETOWN — Conservationist and philanthropist Judith Hurley Stanley Coleman of Middletown was known to “think globally and act locally” in the fight to preserve Monmouth County’s rapidly dwindling open spaces. The well-known community activist, who was a founder of the Monmouth Conservation Foundation and Save Sandy Hook, died peacefully at the…
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Forecast calls for fun for paddleboarders
Paddlers make their way along the 28-mile course during last year’s SEA Paddle, which benefits the Surfers Environmental Alliance and autism awareness groups. MARLBORO — While some people use a paddleboard on vacation in a tropical locale, James Gregorio will take his hobby on a 28- mile ride around New York City. Gregorio, of Marlboro,…
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Drop-in event helps to raise money for local organization
MANALAPAN — Raising Hope for Others, an organization that raises money to help area residents cope with medical expenses and meet other needs, will host a fundraising event on Aug. 15 from 2-5 p.m. at 461 Tennent Road, Manalapan. Guests are invited to drop in; no reservations are necessary and there is no admission fee.…
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Board approves 7-Eleven at vacant gas station
BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer An architect’s rendering shows how a new 7-Eleven convenience store and gas station will look at the intersection of Route 9 south and Craig Road, Freehold Township. COURTESY OF KAMLESH SHAH DESIGNS INC. FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — An application proposing the opening of a 7-Eleven convenience store at Route 9…
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Childhood cancer fight gets a boost with grant
BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writer MARLBORO — Every penny helps when it comes to researching cures for childhood cancers such as neuroblastoma. The recent awarding of $20,000 to the Arms Wide Open Childhood Cancer Foundation (AWOCCF) is quite a few pennies that will be used to advance research. The Sherwood family of Marlboro established the…
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