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Penalties levied for late taxes are extreme
I have often expressed dissatisfaction for high real estate taxes and have been a proponent for lower taxes. What makes these high taxes even more offensive is the extremely high interest and penalties our municipalities and/or our state charges to its citizens who are late in paying these real estate taxes. At present, Manalapan charges…
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STOMP The Monster event set for June 1
MARLBORO — STOMP The Monster, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, will host its fourth annual 5K Run and Festival from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 1 at the Marlboro Recreation Community Center, Wyncrest Road, Marlboro. This will be a USATF-sanctioned event and Open Women’s Championship race on a certified course. Festivities will include a 5K…
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Alliance steps forward in fight against alcohol, drug abuse
MANALAPAN — The problem of drug abuse is real and it is in Manalapan. That was the message delivered by Anthony Busalacchi, chairman of the Manalapan- Englishtown Community Alliance to Prevent Alcoholism and Drug Abuse, at the April 23 Township Committee meeting. Busalacchi said he is the father of a recovering addict. He said the…
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Manalapan hands out 700 trees
MANALAPAN — Members of the Manalapan Teen Leadership Committee recently distributed approximately 700 tree seedlings to residents. The event was held in the parking lot of town hall on April 26. Manalapan was provided with seven species of tree seedlings, included pines, oaks and a silky dogwood, according to a press release. The members of…
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Children’s author to visit library
MARLBORO — She has written more than four dozen children’s books, filled with characters like Willy and Wally Wolf, Hilda Mae Heifer, Gritch the Witch and the mightily mustachioed Moose. New Jersey’s own Margie Palatini will appear at the Marlboro Library, Wyncrest Road, on May 12 at 4:15 p.m. Palatini will read stories, share her…
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Joint base open house May 10-11
Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst in south central New Jersey will open its doors to the community for a special open house and air show May 10-11. According to a press release, the event will showcase “America’s Strength” and how support from local communities is essential for defending the nation’s air, land and sea. Community members will…
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School district offers special needs services
FREEHOLD — The Freehold Borough K-8 School District’s Department of Special Programs seeks resident children who may be experiencing difficulty with speech and/or language, vision, hearing, mobility, manipulating objects, sensory integration, social skills, emotional problems and/or learning. If a child is between the ages of 3 and 21, or is approaching the age of 3,…
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Forsgate slates Vegas and Vino fundraiser
Forsgate Country Club, Monroe Township, expects a “full house” on May 16 as the private club opens its doors for the Forsgate Foundation’s second annual Vegas and Vino Casino Night to benefit Merlin’s KIDS. Forsgate’s clubhouse will be transformed into a Las Vegas-style casino with blackjack, craps and roulette tables; a Texas Hold ’em poker…
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