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Window paintings lift Halloween spirits downtown
FREEHOLD — Students from the six schools in the Freehold Regional High School District and pupils from the Park Avenue Elementary School in Freehold Borough recently transformed the windows of businesses in Freehold Borough into Halloween scenes. The window painting contest kicked off the borough’s annual Halloween Spooktacular schedule of events. Judi Guy, who co-chairs…
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Gola Indian Restaurant will arrive in Freehold
By CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD — People who are waiting to see some activity in the former location of Ballew Jewelers on West Main Street will not have to wait much longer. Instead of shopping for baubles and bling, however, customers will be able to sit down and enjoy an Indian dining experience.…
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Library headquarters will host Civil War history afternoon on Nov. 17
The year 1863 was a time of tumultuous battles and momentous decisions, punctuated at its close by three minutes of immortal eloquence by President Abraham Lincoln. Come learn more about this watershed year at the height of the American Civil War at a special history afternoon hosted by the Monmouth County Library Headquarters in Manalapan…
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Kane, Sims win in Freehold
FREEHOLD — Incumbent Democratic Councilmen Kevin Kane and Jaye Sims were re-elected to new three-year terms on the Borough Council on Nov. 5. Kane and Sims turned back a challenge from Republican newcomers Robert Gibbons and Elizabeth Slade in Freehold Borough. Kane received 1,199 votes and Sims received 1,175 votes to outdistance Gibbons (759 votes)…
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Maskowitz, Musich, McNaboe win Manalapan committee seats
By MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer MANALAPAN — Republicans will maintain a 5-0 majority on the Manalapan Township Committee in 2014 as three Republicans were elected to office on Nov. 5. Incumbent Jordan Maskowitz and newcomer Maryann Musich were elected to three-year terms with 5,704 and 5,537 votes, respectively. Maskowitz and Musich turned back a challenge…
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New mobile kitchens expand disaster response
By NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer This mobile kitchen unit is capable of providing meals for up to 10,000 people at disaster sites. PHOTOS BY NICOLE ANTONUCCI/STAFF The day after superstorm Sandy wreaked havoc on the Shore, one of the challenges faced by the Salvation Army was providing meals to residents living without power and, in…
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Dems win tight race in Marlboro
By JACK MURTHA Staff Writer Three incumbent Democrats retained their seats on the Marlboro Township Council in the Nov. 5 election despite an overwhelming show of support for Republican Gov. Chris Christie among Marlboro voters. Democrats Jeff Cantor, Scott Metzger and Carol Mazzola narrowly swept Republican opponents Craig Marshall, Robert Knight and Marielaina LaRosa. The…
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Squads see volunteer shortage
By JACK MURTHA Staff Writer Greg Williams, a Colts Neck First Aid Squad volunteer, stands near a truck at the unit’s headquarters on Nov. 8. While many first aid squads in New Jersey have struggled to recruit members, Colts Neck has seen a steady number of volunteers in recent years. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Only…
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Reinventing a classic
By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features The 2014 Chevrolet Impala sheds its stodgy image and makes big cars cool again Back in the 1960s and into the 1970s, the full-size Chevrolet Impala was the King of the Road, an unashamedly large and powerful sedan favored by American families that was perennially the automaker’s top seller. Recent…
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