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Holmdel ‘s mayor and former committeeman win primary
HOLMDEL —After months of campaigning, incumbent Republican Mayor Gregory Buontempo and Rocco F. Pascucci won the Township Committee primary election. A Republican and former committeeman, Pascucci won 38 percent (800) of the votes and Buontempo won 35 percent (742) of the votes, according to the Monmouth County election results. A total of 2,068 votes were…
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Millstone officials increase penalty for littering
MILLSTONE – Municipal officials are taking action in an attempt to discourage littering in Millstone Township. On June 7, the Township Committee adopted an ordinance increasing Millstone’s penalty for littering. Under the ordinance, anyone who violates or fails to comply with the township’s littering law will be liable for a minimum penalty of $250 or…
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Manalapan mayor pays tribute to former township historian
MANALAPAN – Lydia S. Wikoff, who served as Manalapan’s township historian for more than 25 years, died June 3. In a message to the community, Manalapan Mayor Susan Cohen expressed the township’s sympathies to the Wikoff family. “Mrs. Wikoff was the township historian for more than 25 years and had shared much historical information not…
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Burlesque: Home of the original bombshell
By David Cohea, ReMIND Magazine If you want to know who put the fireworks into the all-American bombshell, remember those candescent ladies who swirled their boas and pasties in aging movie theaters. The roots of American burlesque go back to the Victorian era in England. Burlesque was originally a theatrical variety show, mixing comedy and…
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Do we need to save ‘Downward Dog?’
Question: Downward Dog is the brilliant, funny, fresh show I have been waiting for. Allison Tolman and Martin the dog shine in this mellow comedy. I would be thrilled if it was renewed for a second season, but I don’t think ABC has a lot of confidence in the show, considering they held it until…
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Orgo, Viola, Rizzuto win nod to seek seats
COLTS NECK – Thomas Orgo and Michael Viola outpolled Edward Eastman in the June 6 Republican primary and will run unopposed for two three-year seats on the Colts Neck Township Committee in November. Orgo and Eastman are currently serving on the committee. In the contested primary, Viola and Orgo received 744 votes and 700 votes,…
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Cheers & Jeers
by Damian Holbrook TV Guide Magazine Cheers to The Bachelorette for keeping it real. No wonder so many guys are smitten with the franchise’s newest catch. Rachel Lindsay is not only gorgeous, smart and funny—she’s devoted to her dog and determined not to be dawged. See ya, DeMario! Jeers to Alex Rodriguez for joining Good…
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RE/MAX First Realty welcomes Leticia Pantaleon
RE/MAX First Realty is pleased to announce the addition of Sales Associate Leticia Pantaleon to the office. With nearly 10 years of real estate experience, Leticia has serviced sellers and buyers throughout Middlesex and Somerset Counties. Leticia is a resident of South River, fluent in Spanish and is a member of the National Association of…
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Did you know?
Queen Sugar Returns For Season Two Queen Sugar, the critically acclaimed drama series returns for its second season with a two-night event on OWN Tuesday, June 20, and Wednesday, June 21 at 10 p.m. ET/PT each night. The series will then regularly air Wednesday nights at 10 p.m. ET/PT. In season two of this contemporary…
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