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Variety is the spice of N.J. film festival
Asbury Park venues will host screenings April 2-5 BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writer Dim the lights, grab a seat and enjoy the talented work of some New Jersey filmmakers during the seventh annual Garden State Film Festival. The film festival will take place from April 2-5 in Asbury Park and feature an array of films,…
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Curley repeats freeholder run
Former Red Bank councilman gets GOP nod BY JAMIE ROMM Staff Writer John Curley has thrown his hat into the ring once again and his name will be on the Republican ticket in June’s primary election for the open seat on the county Board of Chosen Freeholders. The Monmouth County Republican Committee awarded its endorsement…
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Stork pays visit to U.F.’s first family
UPPER FREEHOLD — Mayor Steve Alexander may have more than municipal meetings keeping him up at night for a while, but for a much happier reason. His wife, Linda, gave birth to daughter Allegra Rose Alexander on March 27 at 2 p.m. Allegra weighed 6 pounds and 13 ounces and is 19 and a half…
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U.F. needs 98 more acres for recreation, report says
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer UPPER FREEHOLD — The township is still in need of about 98 acres of passive recreational space owned by the municipality, according to the draft open space and recreation plan (OSRP) presented at the March 24 Planning Board meeting. Liz Kwasnik, co-chairwoman of the Upper Freehold Open Space and Farmland…
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Stalking bill becomes law
Gov. Jon Corzine has signed into law a piece of legislation sponsored by the 12th District (Monmouth County) legislators to broaden protection for stalking victims. “This is a good day for women throughout the state who have been victims of stalking,” said Sen. Jennifer Beck, a member of the State Senate Judiciary Committee. “As technology…
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Dog-training facility hopes new plan barking up right tree
Witnesses assert noise, traffic will not be factors BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer MILLSTONE — Will the third time be the charm for Shelly Liebowitz and his Shelly’s School for Dogs? The answer will not be known until the April 29 Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting, when Liebowitz’s planner will testify before the board. At…
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EAT RIGHT TO PLAY RIGHT – Advertorial
By Gloria Averbuch Advertorial EAT RIGHT TO PLAY RIGHT Active children–whether simply on the go or on the playing field–have special nutritional needs. Although that goes without saying, young people often skip on the essentials, and need education and guidance on the importance of good nutrition. Food choices have been shown to affect performance…
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Roosevelt Rec. to host theater program
“Playing Around with Theatre,” an afterschool workshop for students in grades K-6, will be held 3-4 p.m. April 16, 23, 30, May 7, 14, 21, 28 and June 4. Students will participate in theater games, movement and art activities as they learn about improvisation and character development. The cost of the program is $40. Details:…
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Cost cuts include Friday closings, Community Day
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer UPPER FREEHOLD — Effective immediately, all municipal offices will be closed on Friday, including recycling and public works. Recycling will be open on Saturdays. Office hours will be 8:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and recycling will be open 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and…
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