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Whole Foods prepares to open
By JACK MURTHA MARLBORO — The long-awaited opening of Whole Foods Market in Marlboro is scheduled for May 21. The grocery store will be an anchor in the Marlboro Commons shopping center at Route 9 south and Route 520. Whole Foods Market boasts more than 360 stores in the United States, the United Kingdom and…
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Cruising in Freehold
The Freehold Kruisers sponsored its first Kruise Night of the year on May 1 at VFW Post 4374, Waterworks Road, Freehold Township. At right, Peter Zaklukiewicz checks out Joe Boywitt’s 1946 Ford Coupe. At bottom right, Scott Megill arrives in a 1930 American LaFrance firetruck from the East Freehold Fire Co. At bottom left, Chet…
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Congregations celebrate long friendship
The joint choirs of the Wicker Memorial Baptist Church and Temple Rodeph Torah, both of Marlboro, join together in celebration of the 25-year fellowship between the two congregations. MARLBORO — Temple Rodeph Torah of Western Monmouth and Wicker Memorial Baptist Church, both of Marlboro, came together recently to celebrate a partnership that began 25 years…
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County to hold online auction
The Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders has announced that the spring 2014 Monmouth County surplus auction will begin on May 17 and continue through May 21. “The online surplus auctions continue to serve the county well,” Freeholder Deputy Director Gary J. Rich Sr. said. “It provides a greater benefit in terms of revenue and…
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Colts Neck High School students earn award
Two Colts Neck High School students were honored with an award given by the New Jersey State Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division, on May 2. Manalapan residents Joshua Korn and Daniel Visone were awarded second place in the high school category in the Young Lawyers Division video contest themed “New Jersey 350: Innovation, Diversity, Liberty.
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Freehold Borough to sponsor town cleanup May 17
By CLARE MARIE CELANO FREEHOLD — Borough residents will have the opportunity to dispose of debris and unwanted items when a community cleanup takes place in Freehold Borough on May 17 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The borough is partnering with DeLisa Demolition and Disposal for the cleanup. Mayor Nolan Higgins said large garbage…
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Colts Neck adopts budget
By JACK MURTHA COLTS NECK — The Township Committee has adopted a budget for 2014 that is slated to impose a modest tax increase on property owners. The governing body adopted the $11.68 million spending plan, which carries a local tax levy of $6.45 million, at its April 30 meeting. In 2013, the budget totaled…
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Castle Couture approved for move into old catering hall
By MARK ROSMAN MANALAPAN — The former Excelsior catering hall on Route 9 south near Gordons Corner Road will have new life as Castle Couture. Castle Couture sells jewelry, prom gowns, evening dresses and wedding gowns. Owner Maurice Payami testified that he plans to relocate his business from its present location in a shopping center…
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TEDx shows locals that it pays to ‘play’
By KEITH HEUMILLER TEDxNavesink attendees enjoy playground games in front of the Two River Theater in Red Bank during a break from the conference. The day’s theme was “play.” The concept of “ideas worth spreading” has clearly taken hold in central New Jersey following the wildly successful second incarnation of the TEDxNavesink conference on May…
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