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Resident grateful for support for victims in Philippines
By MAUREEN DAYE Correspondent Myra Ricci of Millstone Township is continuing her effort to bring relief to dozens of relatives in the Philippines who lost their homes and possessions when Super Typhoon Haiyan raged across the island nation on Nov. 8. The task of assisting her relatives has not been easy. Ricci said she finds…
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Hunting recommendations presented to town officials
By JACK MURTHA Staff Writer COLTS NECK — The township’s wildlife committee has recommended that bow hunting be permitted on privately owned tracts of land that are larger than 2 acres, in order to trim the deer population and to prevent a potential legal battle. Members of the wildlife committee made the presentation — which…
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Arts council plans arts, crafts show
FREEHOLD — The Freehold Borough Arts Council (FBAC) will host an arts and crafts show on Dec. 7. The event will be held in the education building of the First Presbyterian Church of Freehold, 118 W. Main St., from noon to 5 p.m. The education building is accessible to individuals who have a disability, and…
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Oakley Farmstead to host open house
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — The Freehold Township Heritage Society’s Oakley Farmstead Museum House will host a holiday open house on Dec. 8 at the Wemrock Road and Oakley Drive location. This event is open to members and the general public. Hours are 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and tours of the decorated house will be offered…
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Freehold woman charged with DWI
MANALAPAN — A resident of Freehold was charged with driving while intoxicated following her involvement in a motor vehicle accident in Manalapan on the evening of Nov. 20. Police said officers responded to Route 9 south near the Towne Pointe shopping center at 10:27 p.m. for a report of a serious motor vehicle accident. Witnesses…
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Specialty supermarket under review
By JACK MURTHA Staff Writer MARLBORO — A supermarket that specializes in the sale of gourmet eastern European foods could soon sprout along Route 9 south in Marlboro. Representatives of Net Cost Market began presenting an application to convert an existing 33,662-square-foot building that once housed a furniture store into a supermarket at the Marlboro…
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Area residents have roles in orchestra’s performance
The award-winning Bravura Philharmonic Orchestra will present its annual holiday concert at 7 p.m. Dec. 8. The Bravura Philharmonic Orchestra consists of professional musicians, high-level amateurs, university students and gifted pre-college students. Its conductor is Chiu-Tze Lin. The concert will be held at the Princeton Alliance Church, 20 Schalks Crossing Road, Plainsboro. A community chorus…
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Freehold officials commend Townsend upon retirement
By CLARE MARIE CELANO FREEHOLD — Norman Townsend, who has been the superintendent of the Freehold Borough Water and Sewer Department since 1997, retired on Dec. 1. Borough Council members thanked Townsend for his service and dedication to the community during their meeting on Nov. 18. “Norm is a gentleman and was an ambassador for…
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GUEST COLUMN
Enjoy the great outdoors MICHELE S. BYERS Great news — we are not couch potatoes after all. A recent study by the Outdoor Foundation found that nearly half of all Americans age 6 and over are physically active outside in the fresh air and sunshine. In 2012, outdoor participants made an estimated 12.4 billion outings…
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