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‘The Text of Sex’ takes on society’s 24/7 technology
By AMY ROSEN Staff Writer A play authored by a local resident is putting a spotlight on some of the issues that advances in technology have inadvertently spurred in society today — more specifically, “sexting.” “The Text of Sex” is premiering at the New York International Fringe Festival, a multiarts festival that will run in…
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Sports equipment removed from home’s garage
MANALAPAN — Fishing tackle and hunting accessories were the targets for burglars who broke into a resident’s garage on July 11. Police said that on July 14 at 1:15 p.m., a resident of Genesis Street reported that her garage had been burglarized on July 11. Unknown individuals reportedly removed approximately $1,649 worth of fishing tackle…
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Number of parking spaces at sports facility debated
By MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer MANALAPAN — The number of parking spaces to be provided at a proposed sports training facility was at the heart of four hours of testimony before the Manalapan Planning Board on July 24. Fields of Dreams, LLC, is seeking municipal approval to construct a sports training center on 12 acres…
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Explorers eye future in law enforcement
By AMY ROSEN Staff Writer The Manalapan Police Explorers recently ventured out of state to compete in the National Law Enforcement Exploring Conference held at Indiana University, Bloomington, Ind., from July 14-19. This was the first time that program members participated in the event. The Explorers hope to return on a regular basis. The Police…
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Military veterans join police
By CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer Holding to a plan that was announced earlier this year, Freehold Township officials have hired five police officers to keep pace with the significant number of officers from the Freehold Township Police Department who will be eligible to retire over the next three years. The new officers came on…
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Beyond the beach: New Jersey day trips
By JESSICA D’AMICO Staff Writer Passengers step off the Pine Creek Railroad train after a ride through Allaire State Park in Wall Township on July 31. As droves of tourists continue their summer pilgrimages to the Shore, full-time residents may seek their own outdoor escapes, if only for a day. Fortunately for them, New Jersey…
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Pine Belt Enterprises Auto Group hosts Customer Appreciation Day
Pine Belt Enterprises Auto Group wanted to say “thank you” to all of the faithful customers they have had over the last 75 years. On July 19 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m., Pine Belt hosted a Customer Appreciation Day at their Pine Belt Chevy location in Lakewood. “We have such loyal customers and we…
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Grammar matters
By Erik J. Martin CTW Features Typos, truncations and errors can run rampant in a real estate listing. Here’s why proper grammar is vital to successful selling. I n this fast-paced era when abbreviations, curiously worded slang and 140- character-or-less tweets dominate our modes of communication, it’s easy to understand why many people value speed,…
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How to avoid HOA headaches
By Erik J. Martin CTW Features A healthy homeowner’s association makes for happy homeowners. Here’s how to navigate potential issues that could spell trouble for your multi-unit dwelling. The thought of living carefree in a low-maintenance condominium, townhome other multifamily property, where lawn care, snow removal and common upkeep chores are taken care of, is…
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