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John Antonietti
Mr. Antonietti, 77, of Englishtown, formerly of Linden, died Dec. 16, 2013, at Wedgwood Gardens, Freehold Township. Prior to retiring, he owned and operated East Coast Auto Repair, Staten Island, N.Y. Surviving are his wife of 57 years, Maureen; two sons, John of Englishtown, and James of Hazlet; a sister, Ann Pozlusny of South Brunswick;…
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Comedic play to explore college admissions process
Ames Adamson New Jersey Repertory Co. will present the world premiere of “Admit One,” a new comedy by Wendy Yondorf, through Feb. 16. The play explores the hysteria that parents may experience when it comes to college admissions. Howard Everett is no exception, but he has a leg up as one of the wealthiest donors…
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New bar, restaurant approved
FREEHOLD — Two well-known local business entities are joining forces to create a new restaurant and bar on Park Avenue (Business Route 33) in Freehold Borough. The new eatery will be built on property that currently houses Max’s Beer, Wine and Liquor. The liquor store will remain in operation. The owner of the Park Avenue…
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Maskowitz to serve as mayor of Manalapan during 2014
By JACK MURTHA Staff Writer MANALAPAN — Republican Township Committeeman Jordan Maskowitz has been selected to serve as Manalapan’s mayor in 2014. In November, Maskowitz won re-election to the Township Committee for a second three-year term. He was sworn in to start serving his new term and elected mayor at the committee’s Jan. 6 reorganization…
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Macnow identifies issues facing Colts Neck in 2014
By JACK MURTHA Staff Writer COLTS NECK — After winning an uncontested bid for a second three-year term on the Township Committee in November, Russell Macnow will lead Colts Neck as mayor in 2014. The members of the all-Republican governing body appointed Macnow to the post during their Jan. 4 reorganization meeting at the municipal…
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GIRL TALK
Feminism means choices Clare Marie Celano I recently overheard a woman make a comment about the role of women leading a certain organization. She said this particular position would be better served by a man. It wasn’t so much what she said that got to me. It was more my reaction to her comments that…
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Metzger named council president
By JACK MURTHA Staff Writer MARLBORO — The members of the Township Council have tapped newly reelected Councilman Scott Metzger to serve as council president this year. The governing body elected Metzger to the post during its Jan. 2 reorganization meeting at Town Hall, which was attended by U.S. Congressman Frank Pallone (DNJ). This is…
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Plan for new Olde Silver Tavern gains approval
By AMY ROSEN Staff Writer MANALAPAN — The Olde Silver Tavern, a local bar and eatery, has sat closed and boarded up on Freehold-Englishtown Road (Route 522) for several years, but plans are now in place to bring one of Manalapan’s busiest hubs of activity back to life. The building that has stood on the…
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BUSINESS BRIEFS
McDonald’s, 4 Gordons Corner Road, Englishtown, held its grand opening on Dec. 10 with a fresh new look, a ribbon cutting ceremony and a meet-and-greet with Ronald McDonald. To celebrate the opening of the 24-hour restaurant, McDonald’s will donate $250 to the Englishtown-Manalapan First Aid Squad and $250 to the Englishtown Police Department. Xplosive Entertainment…
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