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Joint Base schedules open house
Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst in south central New Jersey is set to open its doors to the community on May 10-11 for an open house and air show. Headlining the 2014 open house and air show will be the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds. The U.S. Department of Defense hosts open houses to enhance public awareness of…
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Marlboro now in line with NJ’s pay-to-play law
MARLBORO — The township’s payto play regulations are now in sync with those of the state. At its Dec. 5 meeting, the Marlboro Township Council adopted an ordinance that will make a state law regarding political campaign contributions and the awarding of public contracts a part of the municipal code. The action repealed a handful…
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WMUA work gets green light from Manalapan officials
By MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer MANALAPAN — The Manalapan Township Committee has given its goahead to initiatives that have been proposed by the Western Monmouth Utilities Authority (WMUA). The WMUA provides sewer service in Manalapan and Marlboro. Projects that are proposed by the authority must be approved by the governing bodies in Manalapan and Marlboro.…
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A blood drive hosted by the Colts Neck Reformed Church, 72 Route 537, Colts Neck, will be held from 4-9 p.m. Jan. 29 in Fellowship Hall. Details: 732-842- 5750 for more information or to sign up to donate. The Jewish Heritage Museum of Monmouth County is extending its current exhibit, “The Land Was…
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Sandy cleanup costs lower than expected
By JACK MURTHA Staff Writer COLTS NECK — The municipality’s cleanup following superstorm Sandy will cost less than initially expected. The Colts Neck Township Committee voted to cancel $300,000 of the $2.5 million in emergency notes that it issued after the October 2012 storm. The governing body took the action at its Dec. 18 meeting.…
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Library interim director announced
With the retirement of long-time Monmouth County Library Director Kenneth Sheinbaum on Dec. 31, the Monmouth County Library Commission has announced the appointment of Judith Tolchin as interim director. Tolchin, who has 22 years of service at the Monmouth County Library, currently holds the position of branch manager/chief librarian at library headquarters in Manalapan, and…
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Conservation poster contest is underway
New Jersey’s soil conservation districts are accepting entries for a poster contest designed to raise awareness of natural resources and related issues among young people. The theme for this year’s poster is “Dig Deeper: Mysteries in the Soil.” Students may compete in the following categories: Grade 2-3, Grade 4-6, Grade 6- 8 and Grade 9-12.…
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Origami students prove it is never too late to learn
By CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer Dorothy Kaplan, who has spent decades teaching the art of origami, stands in front of the Christmas tree at Applewood Estates, Freehold Township. Residents of Applewood Estates who are being instructed by Kaplan decorated the tree with origami art they created. FRANK GALIPO Dorothy Kaplan loves to create origami.…
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Colts Neck DPW is in line to receive new equipment
Two new vehicles will soon be added to the Colts Neck Department of Public Works fleet. The Township Committee has approved the purchase of a 2014 International Work Star Chassis with an aerial lift and a forestry body, and a Case/Farm-All 85C tractor with side- and rear-flail mowers. Township officials obtained the equipment through two…
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