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Gift auction set for March 28
ALLENTOWN — The Allentown FFA Chapter and the Allentown FFA Alumni Affiliate of the National FFA Organization will host the eighth annual gift auction at 6 p.m. March 28 at the Hope Firehouse, 82 Route 526, Allentown. The FFA provides many opportunities for agricultural science students to participate in activities such as leadership training, career…
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Former councilwoman was Allentown booster
By ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer Mary Clark ALLENTOWN — Members of the community were recently left reeling after learning that lifelong resident, former councilwoman and community advocate Mary Clark, 90, had died. Clark, who died on March 1, was a prominent figure in the community, having spent a significant portion of her adult life participating…
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Emergency drill will train local responders
By MAUREEN DAYE Correspondent MILLSTONE — Do not be alarmed by the fact that a plane is expected to crash in the area of the Millstone Township Middle School and Wagner Farm on March 28. The “crash” will be a drill with a greater purpose — to prepare first responders who may one day be…
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Cellular tower planned near Millstone border
By CHRISTINE BARCIA Staff Writer FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — An application that proposes the construction of a wireless communications monopole has drawn the attention of residents who say they will fight the proposal. New York SMSA Limited Partnership (Verizon Wireless) has filed an application with the Freehold Township Zoning Board of Adjustment and is proposing to…
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Upper Freehold budget totals $5.19 million
By TAYLOR M. LIER Staff Writer The Township Committee in Upper Freehold Township has introduced a $5.19 million municipal budget that will carry a small increase in taxes. The budget was introduced on March 5 and will be the subject of a public hearing and a possible vote for adoption at the committee’s April 2…
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Central New Jersey springs to life
By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer Veronica Walsh, 4, of Holmdel, is intent on coloring an egg with natural dyes during an event at Poricy Park Conservancy, Middletown, on March 22. The park will host day camps during spring break in April. SCOTT FRIEDMAN With spring break approaching, children and teens in central New Jersey…
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County job fair set for March 27
Monmouth County will again offer employers and jobseekers the opportunity to connect at the Monmouth County Spring Job Fair scheduled for March 27 at Brookdale Community College, Lincroft. The job fair will be held 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Collins Arena on the Brookdale campus. “Employers who have immediate job openings are invited to participate…
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DeBows United Methodist Church, 509 Monmouth Road (corner of Route 537 and Route 571), Jackson, will host an open mic coffee house at 7 p.m. March 28. Details: 732-928-4475. The MOMS Club of Millstone Township will host its annual Easter egg hunt at Wagner Farm Park, 4 Baird Road, Millstone, at 11 a.m.…
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Review budget information at hvrsd.org
Thomas A. Smith, superintendent, Hopewell Valley schools The following was written to members of the Hopewell Valley community: During this time of the school year, we finalize our budget for the next school year. As part of this process, the Board of Education reviewed and approved the preliminary budget at their meeting on March 16.…
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