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Howell will seek funding for upgrades to Winston Park
HOWELL – The Howell Township Council will seek funding from Monmouth County in order to make improvements at Winston Park on Redwood Road. Following a presentation from two professionals on Sept. 5, members of the governing body voted unanimously to submit an application for a Monmouth County Municipal Open Space Grant. Howell officials are hoping…
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McCabe sworn in as Monmouth County Chief of Detectives
John G. McCabe, Jr., a resident of Middletown, took his oath when he was recently sworn in as the new Chief of Detectives for the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office. In a ceremony presided over by Monmouth County Assignment Judge Lisa P. Thornton on Sept. 5 in Freehold, McCabe was appointed to the position following the…
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Investigation continues into death of Great Adventure employee
JACKSON – An investigation is continuing into the death of an employee at the Six Flags Great Adventure theme park, Route 537, Jackson. Jackson police said officers and emergency personnel raced to the theme park shortly before 7 a.m. Sept. 1 after being advised that an individual had been struck by a piece of machinery.…
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Middletown square dancing club’s annual event Sept. 22
The Middletown Ramblers, an organization that has has taught the art of square dancing to the area residents for more than 40 years, will hold its 14th annual “Barn Dance” on Sept. 22. During September, the club sponsors a “Barn Dance” to introduce people to the first steps of square dancing, according to a statement…
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Filmmaker Ken Burns to speak at Brookdale
Community members are invited to a presentation by one of the nation’s most acclaimed filmmakers on Oct. 27, when Ken Burns visits Brookdale Community College, Lincroft. Burns, who is the winner of 15 Emmy awards and a two-time Academy Award nominee, received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences in…
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Rabid raccoon is first animal with rabies in North Brunswick this year
NORTH BRUNSWICK – A raccoon tested positive for rabies in the vicinity of Mare Haven Court and Stallion Way in North Brunswick. A raccoon was found acting erratically and aggressively in the yard of a resident of Mare Haven Court on Aug. 30, according to information provided by the Middlesex County Office of Health Services.…
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Empty bowls event will support Soul Kitchen
Mil Wexler Kobrinski of Colts Neck is coordinating an empty bowls project that will benefit the Jon Bon Jovi Soul Kitchen, Toms River, and the Art Alliance of Monmouth County, Red Bank. The empty bowls event will take place from 2-7 p.m. Sept. 30 at the Soul Kitchen, 1769 Hooper Ave., Toms River. Participants will…
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Info sessions planned for YMCA Teen Leadership Retreat
The YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge and South Amboy (MEWSA) will hold a three-day Teen Leadership Retreat at Camp Mason in Hardwick from Oct. 13-15. The retreat is free of charge for children ages 12-18 who are members of their respective YMCA. Participants of the 7th Grade StrongKids Program are also eligible. Attendees will be…
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Residents should oppose Wawa gas for second time
What a shame the residents of North Brunswick have to be put on the defensive for a second time on a proposed mega-gas station at the congested intersection of Route 27 and Cozzens Lane where a Wawa convenience store is currently operating. While at the North Brunswick Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting on June 20…
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