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Marlboro police seek to connect with residents
MARLBORO — As part of an ongoing initiative to provide information to residents, the Marlboro Police Department is promoting increased use of its Facebook and Twitter feeds. Social media will be used to enhance the information currently found on the Police Department’s website while allowing a more rapid distribution of programs and events, road projects…
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Candidate selection is serious decision
IN THE NEWS Mark Rosman I do not use the term “silly season” when referring to an upcoming election. “Silly season” is a trite, overused description of something I believe is of great importance. Electing people to represent us on the local, county, state and federal levels is a privilege afforded to Americans. Unfortunately, every…
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Rutgers Day
TOP PICK Rutgers Day will welcome new additions this year, including a parade along College Avenue, displays about Rutgers’ participation in the Big Ten conference and health sciences programming on Busch Campus. The event will be held 10 a.m.-4 p.m. April 25, with programming taking place on the Busch, College Avenue and Cook/Douglass campuses in…
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Government internships seen as boost for students
By JEREMY GROSSMAN Staff Writer Students enrolled in the Freehold Regional High School District’s Law and Public Service Learning Center will soon have the opportunity to experience local government in a hands-on manner. An internship program will be introduced to seniors in the learning center that is housed at Colts Neck High School later this…
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Questions to ask when looking for an afterschool program
Many of today’s working professionals grew up in single-income households where only one of their parents went to work each day. But that once-common dynamic is now largely a thing of the past, as economic necessity has driven both moms and dads to continue their careers even after they have had children. That reality has…
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Enjoy dining out with kids
Parents know taking kids out to eat requires patience.The sights and sounds of a restaurant can be overwhelming and distracting to children used to eating at home. Toddlers have not learned to control their impulses yet, and even school-aged children may experience intermittent breakdowns when they are uncomfortable or not feeling well. But parents who…
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Encourage a love of physical activity in youngsters
According to the United States Department of Health and Human Services, children and adolescents should engage in physical activity for 60 minutes or more each day.While fulfilling those requirements might not have been a problem for kids who grew up before the dawn of the Internet, nowadays kids are spending less time playing outside and…
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Weeknight activities the whole family can enjoy
Many families have their own routines on weeknights. Kids may tackle their homework before dinner, and once everyone’s plate is clean, family members may spend time together or go their separate ways, spending time online with friends or watching their favorite television programs on the couch. Parents who feel their weeknights don’t include enough family…
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There is plenty for children to do, see and learn in the area
KID ZONE Artisan Studio Check out these local businesses that cater to children and parents: Artisan Studio is celebrating its 11th anniversary in Marlboro’s historic Hobart House, as its founder Marlene Bohnyak celebrates more than 25 years of instruction and sharing her passion for art. Over the years her staff and class offerings have grown,…
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