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Fundraiser to say thanks to America’s veterans
July 19 event to feature area bands, auctions, raffles and food BY AMY ROSEN Staff Writer “Imagine all the things you take for granted swept away, And all you thought you had was gone. Imagine times have changed, you face an unprotected day But that’s not so, please take the time And Say Thank You…
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New state police patrol unit to target speeding
UPPER FREEHOLD — Asa Anderson, the new station commander at the Hamilton State Police Barracks, assured Township Committee members on July 9 that the New Jersey State Police (NJSP) would continue to provide the township with the same services as in the past. Anderson reported that the township had 390 calls for state police service…
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Website offers information regarding teenage drivers
Anew website, NJteenDriving.com, will help increase awareness and educate parents about the risks associated with teen driving. The site was developed by the Brain Injury Association of New Jersey upon recognizing that an informed parent plays a key role in keeping teens and young adults safe on New Jersey’s roads. According to a press release…
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More per diem firefighters needed as current list shrinks
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer MILLSTONE — Per diem firefighters will have to be hired in order for the fire company to maintain sufficient staffing on their rigs. Township Committeeman Mike Kuczinski reported this situation at the July 1 meeting. The fire company currently has 15 volunteer firefighters and 10 career firefighters. According to David…
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Annual house tour in Ocean Grove on July 17
The Historical Society of Ocean Grove will hold its 41st annual House Tour on Friday, July 17, from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. One of Ocean Grove’s famous tent homes. The tour is a self-guided walking tour within this seaside Victorian community. It will include nine charming homes, both historic and new, two of Ocean…
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Freedom Fest
Clockwise from top: Michael Sklad (l) holds up what Hunter Kawchuk, of New Egypt caught with his fishing pole at the Fishing Friendzy set up at the annual Freedom Fest July 9 at the Horse Park of New Jersey in Upper Freehold. The six-day fair featured livestock and agricultural events, competitions, rides, games, local crafts,…
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5,000 loads of dirt to be trucked to Rte. 33 site
Commercial project straddles border between Monmouth, Middlesex counties BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer Five thousand truckloads of dirt will be heading to a Route 33 site over the next year, as a developer was unanimously granted a soil removal permit at the July 8 Planning Board meeting. Riverside Center, owned by 33 Associates, will develop…
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Officials to keep pressing for redesign of hazardous rd.
Relative of woman killed in recent crash blasts circumstances of accident BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer The mother-in-law of a woman killed last month in a head-on accident on Sharon Station Road described her daughter-in-law’s fatal injuries to the Township Committee at its July 9 meeting. Debbie Van Pelt, New Egypt, said that Christine Squires,…
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Nine-year-olds Amanda Greenstein (l-r) and Alyssa Jurgens, both of Upper Freehold, ride the Scooter at the annual Freedom Fest on July 9 at the Horse Park of New Jersey in Upper Freehold. The fair featured a variety of family activities. More photos, page 3.
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