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Criminals never agree to play by the rules
I write in response to Kevin O’Brien’s recent letter to the editor. Mr. O’Brien applauded the proposed law to reduce magazine capacity from 15 rounds to 10. This viewpoint is well-intentioned but not openly, thoroughly considered. On the surface, magazine reduction may seem beneficial, but in fact these laws only limit the capacity of law-abiding…
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Recycling alternatives for electronic devices
I f you’re like many folks, you probably have new, modern toys such as flatscreen TVs, smartphones, tablets and gaming consoles after the latest season of gift-giving. New electronic gadgets are fun, but they create a serious post-holiday dilemma: What can be done with old and outdated devices? Most definitely, don’t toss them into the…
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Criminals don’t count bullets in a magazine
While other crimes are on the decrease in New Jersey, shootings are on the increase every day. When a shooting is recorded, it says nothing about the shooter going for a background check or a firearms identification card, or magazines that hold only 15 rounds, so all the gun control laws are only going to…
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The Manasquan Reservoir, Howell, is a serene setting on an early spring day. MEREDITH RECCOPPA
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University welcomes guests to Made in Monmouth
More than 100 Monmouth Countybased manufacturers have signed on for the Made in Monmouth exposition to be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 12 at Monmouth University’s Multipurpose Arts Center on Larchwood Avenue, West Long Branch. Items to be available for sale include custom furniture, jewelry at every price point, flowers and plants,…
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Faculty honors
Middlesex County College (MCC), Edison, honored adjunct faculty members for service anniversaries during Adjunct Faculty Development Day in March. Carol Fox of Marlboro, left, of the college’s English department receives her award for 20 semesters of teaching from MCC President Joann La Perla-Morales.
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Center to stage Easter drama
MARLBORO — Monmouth Worship Center will continue its legacy of original drama productions with a presentation of “Born Again … When Death Becomes Life.” The drama will open April 12 at 7 p.m. Additional shows will be April 13 and 18 at 7 p.m. The drama, written and directed by Troy Davis of Jackson, looks…
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Bid awarded for new roof
By JACK MURTHA Staff Writer COLTS NECK — Municipal officials are one step closer to securing a new roof for Colts Neck Town Hall. During its March 26 meeting, the Township Committee awarded a bid to Short Slate LLC, of Colts Neck, to replace the aging roof. The work is projected to cost $82,290 as…
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Committee slates public hearing on Colts Neck municipal budget
COLTS NECK — While the snow and ice might be gone, municipal property taxes could climb this year because of the rough winter. The Colts Neck Township Committee introduced an $11.68 million budget for 2014, including $362,380 in dedicated open space funds, at its March 26 meeting. A local tax levy of $6.45 million would…
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