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ARE WE THERE YET
He is not on board with saying goodbye Lori Clinch I love social events. I enjoy getting together with the neighbors, dropping in on relatives and any sort of gathering that doesn’t involve me doing a boatload of dishes. I take pleasure in the earnest “hello,” the subsequent visiting and, as the mingling comes to…
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Residents need to start conserving water early
. PETER A. ESCHBACH Spring is finally underway and, for many in New Jersey, this means the start of new gardening, lawn and landscaping plans. The spring planting season also coincides with the time most people begin having their lawn and landscaping irrigation systems turned on. Normally, before the sprinklers get turned on, our Monmouth…
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Kitchen tour set for May 2
COLTS NECK — The Colts Neck PTO has announced the return of its kitchen tour on May 2. The self-guided tour offers a rare opportunity to step inside some of Colts Neck’s most magnificent homes. Ten homes will be featured, from a beautifully renovated farmhouse kitchen to the latest design trends in new homes, and…
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Citizens must make their feelings known
The element that controls both political parties will not allow a resolution against torture, secret and unlimited detention, and the suspension of a person’s legal rights. On May 13, 2009, during the public portion of the Manalapan Township Committee meeting, I initially asked the mayor to pass a resolution in opposition to torture, secret and…
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Manalapan officials should stop fighting
I read Managing Editor Mark Rosman’s recent article about the mini-battle occurring among Manalapan’s mayor, the other Township Committee members and Committeeman Ryan Green. I have been a resident of Manalapan for 44 years. I grew up in Brooklyn, N.Y., and clearly remember bringing home my report card to my mother. I was maybe a…
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Guidelines needed for overdose drug policy
With news outlets reporting daily about New Jersey’s escalating heroin epidemic and resulting increase in overdose deaths, we commend Gov. Chris Christie for signing the waiver to allow emergency medical technicians (EMTs) to administer Narcan to help reverse the potentially fatal effects of opioid intoxication. If not fatal, an opioid overdose can cause devastating brain…
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YMCA Walk-a-Thon slated for May 3
The YMCA of Western Monmouth County will host its annual Walk-a-Thon on May 3 at Freehold High School, Freehold Borough. “This is a wonderful opportunity to get the community out and walking and focusing on health, wellness and family time. All of the proceeds from this event go directly to the Freehold Borough YMCA Community…
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Furry friends
Sharon Martens of South Amboy holds her 6-year-old Yorkies Elvis, left, and Buddy during a blessing of the animals at Temple Rodeph Torah, Marlboro, on April 5. Dogs, cats, gerbils and a hermit crab were on hand to receive a blessing bestowed by Rabbi Don Weber. All members of the community were invited to participate.
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