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Marlboro strikes out with sign ordinance
Disgraceful. Shameless. Those words come to mind over the Marlboro Township Council’s decision to prohibit the placement of political signs on public property. Let’s ask ourselves the following questions and keep score in the manner of baseball: Question 1: Who benefits from restricting political signs? Answer: Incumbents, who could then promote their programs and campaigns…
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Lifeguards wait for the start of the 30th annual National Park System All-Women Lifeguard Tournament held at Sandy Hook in northern Monmouth County on July 30.
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MOMS Club collecting backpacks
FREEHOLD — The Freehold chapter of the International MOMS Club is seeking donations of new or gently used backpacks and lunch boxes for the Freehold Head Start program. The collection also extends to any school supplies, according to Andrea Tiedemann, president of the club. “We will be donating all of the items to the Freehold…
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Quality of Life team makes arrests
FREEHOLD — Police officers in Freehold Borough say they are doing their best to be proactive and to increase safety in the area of Center Street. Lt. Michael Sweetman said the Freehold Borough Police Department’s Quality of Life Detail — Sgt. Chris Otlowski, Sgt. Chris Colaner, Detective Rich Schwerthoffer and Patrolman Diego Flores — has…
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Forsgate to host charity event
Forsgate Country Club, Monroe Township, will host the Forsgate Foundation’s Chip in for Charity on Aug. 11. The fundraising and entertainment event, which is presented by Northeast Lock, will benefit Ryan’s Quest. Forsgate touring ambassador and Ryder Cup legend Colin Montgomerie will make a special appearance at the club during the festivities, according to a…
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Photo contest winners named
Visitors to Manalapan Day selected this photo, “Asbury Nights,” by Lisa Rass as the People’s Choice winner in the 2014 Manalapan photo contest, “Down the Jersey Shore.” MANALAPAN — The township of Manalapan and the Manalapan Arts Council have announced the results of the 2014 photo contest, which had the theme “Down the Jersey Shore.”…
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‘Monuments Man’ tells of WWII-era art recovery
By JEREMY GROSSMAN Staff Writer Harry Ettlinger MARLBORO — Instead of only experiencing the story of the Monuments Men on film, guests at the Marlboro Library were recently treated to a personal account of history straight from a man who lived it himself. On July 14, real-life Monuments Man Harry Ettlinger spoke about his experiences…
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Students report progress in health care initiative
By CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD — Members of Project SALUD have been recognized by the Borough Council for their commitment to a project that was created to help the members of Freehold Borough’s Latino community improve their health. Project SALUD began in 2013. It focuses on preventative health care and health care resources.…
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First aid squad seeking support
The all-volunteer Englishtown-Manalapan First Aid Squad (EMFAS) is participating in a Summer 2014 Challenge Opportunity from the Peter Jay Sharpe Foundation, which has presented a matching grant challenge to the squad. Squad Vice President Eric Morgenroth said that during the summer, any contribution of $50 or more will be matched dollarfor dollar by The Peter…
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