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Gala benefits community groups
By MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer MANALAPAN — The proceeds from the annual Manalapan Mayor’s Gala have been presented to representatives of community organizations. The Mayor’s Gala was recently held at the Grand Marquis, Old Bridge, according to Mayor Jordan Maskowitz, who presented a total of $18,000 to representatives of Manalapan organizations during the Dec. 3…
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Cable television costs require regulation
It is long past time for cable television rates to be regulated and customers afforded à la carte pricing, rather than paying for 100-plus channels that no one watches. Pressure must be placed on the Federal Communications Comission as well as federal and state legislators. The problem has become extreme as prices go up frequently…
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New state law trivializes bullying situations
Decades ago when I was a young boy, I insulted my classmates’ physical build, clothing, odor and parents. And my classmates did the same exact thing to me. If you told jokes about my mother, I came back with better jokes about your mother. This was and still is the usual banter among young boys.…
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One religion that respects many faiths
Your recent article, “Interfaith Families Embrace Holidays,” was heartwarming as it showed people’s acceptance and enjoyment of each other’s traditions, but it left me wishing for more for these folks, that is, the support of a faith community of their own and the challenge of going deeper to explore their values and beliefs. The denomination…
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Driver facing DWI charge in Marlboro
MARLBORO — Following a motor vehicle investigation that occurred on Route 9 south near Marlboro’s border with Manalapan at 2:35 a.m. Nov. 2, Marlboro police charged Michael Gallo, 45, of Millstone, with driving while intoxicated. Patrolman David Gurski was the investigating officer. In other incidents reported by police: A 17-year-old juvenile was arrested in…
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Man charged with arson at rehab center
MARLBORO — A Camden County man has been indicted on two counts of arson following his alleged involvement in a fire that occurred at the New Hope Foundation rehabilitation center in Marlboro. According to documents provided by the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office, Anthony Rhodes, 24, of Lindenwold, was indicted on Nov. 12. The indictment alleges…
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DATEBOOK
Celebrate Kwanzaa at the Court Street School Education Community Center, corner of Court Street and Avenue A, Freehold Borough, on Dec. 27 from 2-4:30 p.m. Enjoy “Kuumba” community creativity featuring the meaning of Kwanzaa with Pamela Sims Jones; the pouring of the libation with Dr. Walter David Greason; and the sharing of 21st-century knowledge…
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Holiday concert
Members of the Awakenings vocal ensemble perform during a holiday concert at Manalapan Town Hall on Dec. 17. PHOTOS BYSTAFF PHOTOGRAPHERERIC SUCAR Magician Joe Fischer entertains residents with assistance from Matteo Lorusso, 6, of Manalapan. Members of the Manalapan Youth Orchestra perform for guests during the 2014 holiday concert. Vince Lijoi and his son, Joseph,…
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