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Counseling offices in Route 33 building gain board’s OK
By MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer MANALAPAN — A business that provides mental health services to clients of all ages will establish an office in Manalapan. At its meeting on July 16, the Manalapan Zoning Board of Adjustment voted 7-0 to grant a use variance to Stress Care of New Jersey. The use variance will permit…
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Country fair to celebrate 25th year in Colts Neck
COLTS NECK — The Colts Neck Country Fair will celebrate its 25th anniversary this month. The fair will be held at the Bucks Mill Recreation Area, 125 Bucks Mill Road, from Aug. 20-23. Hours will be 4-11 p.m. Aug. 20- 22 and 2-8 p.m. Aug. 23. Admission is $5 per person. Children under 5 are…
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Planning board eyes 16-home development
By PETER ELACQUA Staff Writer MARLBORO – Representatives of an applicant who wants to build 16 homes on property at Texas and Wooleytown roads are expected to return before the Marlboro Planning Board tonight, Aug. 5. In a recent appearance before the board, representatives of Marlboro Estates sought preliminary and final major subdivision approval for…
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The Freehold Borough Arts Council will partner with Macy’s for the 10th annual “Shop For A Cause” charity shopping event on Aug. 29. The event helps local charities raise funds. Macy’s has provided the FBAC with shopping passes to sell for $5 each. The FBAC will keep 100 percent of every shopping pass it…
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Central New Jersey breaks out in Pharoah fever
By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer Brian Skirka and Emilee Carton mingle prior to the Lilly Pulitzer Fashion Show held as part of the “Hats and Horses: A Day at the Races” event held at Monmouth Park in Oceanport Aug. 1, the day before the Haskell Invitational. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR At 9 a.m. sharp, the…
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Mayoral candidate quits race
By CHRISTINE BARCIA Staff Writer A Republican who was planning to seek election as Freehold Borough’s mayor has pulled out of the race. “I received a letter on July 12 from Freehold Borough mayoral candidate Jesus Vega in which he asked to withdraw from his candidacy for the November general election,” said Jane Fields, Freehold…
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Distracted driving poses peril on N.J. roads
By P.J. CANDIDO Staff Writer Distracted driving, whether it involves a motorist on a cell phone, eating a sandwich, applying makeup or shaving, takes a dangerous toll on New Jersey’s roads. PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Distracted driving is fueling a dangerous epidemic on New Jersey’s roads as it rivals the risks of…
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High tech firms with automaker aspirations
Speculation is running rampant among industry observers that consumer electronics giant Apple may be preparing to enter the car business, specifically with an electric vehicle that could arrive by 2020. The iPhone maker has reportedly been luring employees away from both electric-car builder Tesla and battery-maker A123 Systems. Fellow high-tech company Google has already announced…
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Heritage House SIR ranks as one of nation’s tops in RISMedia’s 2015 Power Broker Report
Mary Burke, president, owner and broker of record, Heritage House Sotheby’s International Realty (SIR), headquartered in Shrewsbury, recently announced its ranking as the number 354 real estate firm in the United States in sales volume, according to RISMedia’s 27th Annual Power Broker Report. This year’s Power Broker Report is based on responses to RISMedia’s 2015…
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