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Supplies being collected for military dog teams
TINTON FALLS — Donations of supplies for U.S. military working dog teams deployed to the Middle East are being collected this holiday season. Purr’n Pooch Pet Resorts — with locations at 2424 Route 35, Wall Township, and 86 West Gilbert St., Tinton Falls — are hosting the drive. Donated items will go to Operation Military…
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Marlboro planners say ‘no’ to Northpointe
By JACK MURTHA Staff Writer The Northpointe housing application in Marlboro will continue to hang in limbo, as it has for nearly 30 years. Members of the Marlboro Planning Board voted unanimously to deny the application without prejudice at their Dec. 4 meeting, based on the applicant’s failure to meet the criteria of a municipal…
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Program on substance abuse, addiction set
The Jewish Alcoholics, Chemically Dependent Persons and Significant Others (JACS) group will present an informative program on substance abuse and addiction at noon on Jan. 5 at Temple Shalom, 5 Ayrmont Lane, Aberdeen. JACS is dedicated to promoting knowledge and understanding of the disease of alcoholism and chemical dependency as it involves the Jewish community.…
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Suspect sought in bank robbery
Law enforcement officials are asking the public’s help in identifying the man pictured in this surveillance photo. Authorities are seeking the identity and whereabouts of a man suspected in the Dec. 9 robbery of the PNC Bank branch on Route 34 in Aberdeen, Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni said. The suspect is described…
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Former manager admits theft from Hazlet School District
TRENTON — The former transportation manager/supervisor for the Hazlet Township and Piscataway Township school districts pleaded guilty to stealing $565,772 from the two school districts by authorizing payments to fictitious bus companies for transportation services that were never provided to the districts, Acting Attorney General John J. Hoffman announced. Michelle Pumilia, 40, of Union Beach,…
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Holmdel police urge extra vigilance during holidays
By KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer HOLMDEL — As the holidays approach, Holmdel officials are asking residents to be on the lookout for any suspicious activity in their neighborhoods. “I just want to take this opportunity to remind everyone that, while the holidays are a great time, there is often an increase of crime during the…
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Matawan explores options for savings on electric bills
By NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer MATAWAN — The Borough Council is considering a plan to purchase electricity in bulk at a cost savings for the entire community. According to John Fish of Commercial Utility Consultants, if the borough were to switch to a third-party electric supplier, residents would benefit from annual savings that would lower…
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Learning center offers free toddler program
The Early Learning Center of Temple Shalom is offering a free winter session of the program for toddlers, “Fun with My Grown Up,” each Tuesday from 10-11 a.m. Jan. 14 to March 25 at Temple Shalom, 5 Ayrmont Lane, Aberdeen. All are welcome to bring children age 2 and younger for their first preschool experience…
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Donate to Middletown PBA Toy Drive this week
The Middletown PBA 124 Toy Drive is underway. Toys can be brought to the Middletown Police Department anytime until Dec. 20. Police headquarters are located at Town Hall, 1 Kings Highway. Toys are donated to Middletown Helps Its Own, Jason’s Dreams for Kids and 180 Turning Lives Around, Hazlet.
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