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Resident supports Gopal for state Senate
It is time to drain Chris Christie’s swamp. Vin Gopal, who is running for state Senate, is just the candidate to replace Jennifer Beck, who has voted against important measures to stay in Gov. Christie’s good graces. She even co-chaired Gov. Christie’s unsuccessful presidential campaign. She voted against an override of Gov. Christie’s veto of…
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Zoners give nod to business use in agricultural zone
HOWELL – The Howell Zoning Board of Adjustment has granted a use variance to an applicant who sought municipal approval to operate a business in an agricultural zone on Yellowbrook Road. Applicants and owners Justin Tal and his father, Israel Tal, appeared before the board on Oct. 2 seeking approval to use their property for…
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Red Bank student’s play staged
A play written by a Red Bank Regional High School student has been selected to be performed by a professional theater company. “The Late Shift,” written by Red Bank High senior Willow Martin, was performed at the New Jersey Repertory Theatre in Long Branch on Oct. 8. According to district administrators, Willow’s work was one…
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Spaghetti dinner will benefit music lessons for the visually impaired
The Music Association for the Visually Impaired Students of New Jersey (MAVIS) will serve its annual spaghetti dinner fundraiser, 3-6 p.m. on Oct. 22 at 775 Washington Road, Parlin. The MAVIS organization subsidizes some of the costs for young people and adults with visual impairments to receive music lessons and musical instruments. The annual spaghetti…
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Howell K-8 schools are deemed to be Future Ready
HOWELL – Future Ready Schools – New Jersey has announced that all 12 schools in the Howell K-8 School District have been deemed Future Ready certified. In September 2014, Superintendent of Schools Joseph Isola took the Future Ready pledge, along with many superintendents throughout the nation. Isola’s pledge has now became a reality, according to…
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Howell resident killed in highway crash
MARLBORO – A motor vehicle accident involving a 2005 Nissan Xterra sport utility vehicle resulted in the death of the driver. Marlboro police said that at 8:32 p.m. Oct. 2, officers responded to a motor vehicle accident on Route 18 southbound. The accident occurred north of the Route 79 overpass. Upon arrival, officers located a…
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Re-elect incumbents in Marlboro race
Civic leaders throughout the state of New Jersey consider Marlboro’s local government to be outstanding. No doubt Marlboro’s reputation is due in no small part to its outstanding mayor, Jon Hornik, who governs on the basis of merit rather than politics. Mayor Hornik is aided in his efforts by what he calls “The Right Team,”…
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Vandals target vending machine
MANALAPAN – Police are asking anyone who has information about a recent incident of vandalism to reach out and share that information with the Manalapan Police Department. On Sept. 26 at 8:45 p.m., Patrolman Jason Vigneault responded to the Manalapan Recreation Center, Route 522, to follow up on a report of vandalism. Police said employees…
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Monday Morning Matinees at Old Bridge Public Library
The Old Bridge Public Library has launched a new Monday Morning Matinee series, which will feature independent films, documentaries, educational videos and concert films. The Monday Morning Matinee series will be scheduled for select Mondays at 10:30 a.m. All screenings will be held in the Library’s newly-renovated community room, equipped with a 130-inch motorized screen,…
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