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Relatives seek damages after death of brother
By JENNIFER ORTIZ Staff Writer HOWELL — The relatives of a man who died after attending a music festival in Howell are suing the Howell Police Department and other parties in connection with his death. Timothy J. Harden, 38, of Belmar, died on Sept. 5. According to attorney Thomas Mallon, who represents his sisters, Harden…
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Arcadian Chorale to perform
FREEHOLD — The Arcadian Chorale will return to Freehold Borough for a holiday concert on Dec. 11. The show is sponsored by the Freehold Borough Arts Council (FBAC) and will take place at 7:30 p.m. at St. Rose of Lima Roman Catholic Church, 16 McLean St. The chorale, under the musical direction of Marina Alexander,…
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Guitar donors find grateful children in Asbury Park
By CLARE MARIE CELANO Correspondent Karen High is doing what she does best — giving away guitars to young musicians who need them. High, who founded The Project Matters and serves as its executive director, seeks to further the creation of music, with an emphasis on aspiring musicians age 21 and younger. High and her…
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BUSINESS BRIEFS
Brock Farms, 4189 Route 9 north, Freehold Township, will be transformed into an old world Victorian Christmas featuring The Believe Project carolers, a snow machine and a visit from Santa on Dec. 12 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Believe Project is a non-denominational organization based in central New Jersey that is dedicated to…
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PTA gives equipment boost to school studio
By P.J. CANDIDO Staff Writer MANALAPAN — Upgrades will be made to the Wemrock Brook School television studio with help from donations made by the PTA. At a recent meeting, the Manalapan- Englishtown Regional School District Board of Education accepted donations from the PTA that amounted to $9,268 worth of equipment and included three video…
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Town’s attorney receives honor
Roger J. McLaughlin MANALAPAN — Roger J. McLaughlin, who has served as Manalapan’s township attorney for the past six years, has been named as the 2015 recipient of the Michael A. Pane Award by the New Jersey Institute of Local Government Attorneys and the New Jersey League of Municipalities. The award honors “a municipal professional…
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Architect presents board with recommendations for upgrades
By PETER ELACQUA Staff Writer COLTS NECK – An architect has informed the Colts Neck K-8 School District Board of Education that the district’s schools are generally in good shape, however, he said there is room for improvement. The cost of those improvements is unknown at this time. Architect Ted Hopkins, of the firm Fraytak,…
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Volunteer says advances have been made
The holidays are upon us and it is the time of giving. The giving of gifts, the giving of time, the giving of goodwill, and most importantly, the giving of thanks. As a volunteer, I want to thank every person who has supported the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association. Perhaps it is a donation, attending…
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STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights, is being celebrated by Jews around the world from Dec. 6-13.
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