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Assemblyman experiences armed response to ‘swatting’
By TAYLOR M. LIER Staff Writer As state Assemblyman Paul Moriarty (DGloucester) sat on a sofa watching television on a recent Saturday afternoon, his relaxing day took a scary turn when a squad of heavily armed police officers arrived at his home ready for action. “I received a phone call from an emergency dispatcher asking…
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Driver sought in assault on store security guard
MANALAPAN — Police are searching for a woman who struck a supermarket security guard and fled the scene of the incident. Manalapan police said that at 2:50 p.m. April 18, a woman was observed by Wegmans security personnel shoplifting items valued at $71 and leaving the store in the Epicentre shopping center, Route 9. The…
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Artist will discuss origin of sculpture
The Freehold Art Society will hold a meeting and demonstration at the Monmouth County Library Headquarters, 125 Symmes Drive, Manalapan, on May 27 from 7-8:30 p.m. Dorathea Manaro of Manalapan will present a program entitled “Sculpture: How Did It Come About? Manaro is a stone and metal sculptor and is also proficient in watercolor and…
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Roof replacement bids awarded at four Freehold Regional schools
By JEREMY GROSSMAN Staff Writer The Freehold Regional High School District Board of Education has awarded bids that will provide for partial roof replacements at four district high schools. At a recent board meeting, bids were approved for the following schools: Howell High School ($1,447,000; USA General Contractors), Manalapan High School ($1,315,000; Pravco Inc.), Colts…
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Assemblyman targets use of kratom
State Assemblyman Ron Dancer has announced that he will introduce legislation to make kratom, an organic herb known for its opioid-like effects that is illegal in New Jersey. Kratom is a botanical substance that grows naturally in Southeast Asia, according to a press release from Dancer. “Kratom can be easily bought in tobacco shops, gas…
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Residents must exercise their right to speak
By now, many citizens are aware that a segment of the 1 percent that controls the bulk of the wealth within our society is also in control of both major political parties, leaving the voter only with the appearance of control in the voting booth. Hence, elections at every level of government become nothing more…
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Proposals would not enhance Manalapan
Neither the Stavola nor Cardinale development plan would be in the best interest of Manalapan homeowners. Our community should not be turned into another Staten Island for the sake of a developer’s profits. As of last year, the median home value in Manalapan was more than $400,000. It is expected to rise more than 3…
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Gov. Christie is not presidential material
As Gov. Chris Christie hobnobs all over the country with his affluent friends, the residents of his own state are telling the rest of the country: buyer beware. Gov. Christie’s approval in New Jersey is at the lowest point ever; steadily dropping in an uninterrupted freefall. The majority of New Jersey residents disapprove of his…
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TOM ROBERTSON Each spring, Edward Avenue becomes one of Monroe’s most colorful streets when the cherry blossoms bloom.
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