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Marlboro council will give shed setbacks another look
MARLBORO — The Township Council at its July 18 meeting did not adopt an ordinance that would have established setback standards for accessory sheds. Instead, the council members voted to make some changes to the ordinance and to re-introduce the proposed law at a later date. The amendment came at the advice of Laura Neumann,…
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Bakery to replace ice cream store in Freehold Twp.
By CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — The building people knew as the Applegate Farm ice cream parlor on West Main Street (Route 537) will soon become a bakery and gelato business operated by the Del Ponte family. Vincent Del Ponte has been in the baking business for years, following generations of his…
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200 Club of Monmouth offers comfort, assistance
Children of law enforcement officers are presented with scholarships at annual event By CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer The children and loved ones of law enforcement officers and other first responders who have died or who have become disabled in the line of duty are not forgotten in Monmouth County. The members of the 200…
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Solar-powered, high-tech bus shelters in the works
By ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer Many riders of NJ Transit’s bus service will soon be able to keep out of the elements in style, as approximately 100 new bus shelters fitted with modern amenities are slated to be installed within the year. Sun Pacific Power Corp., a solar-energy company based in Freehold, has been working…
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Students required to get notification of info gathering
Effective July 1, schools that provide students with electronic devices such as cellphones, laptop, tablet or notebook computers, or other devices, must give the student written or electronic notification that the device may record or collect information on the student’s activity or use of the device, according to the New Jersey School Boards Association. This…
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Born to play
Guests enjoy a concert by the B Street Band on Aug. 6 at Freehold Raceway Mall, Freehold Township. The B Street Band performs the songs of Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band.
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ARE WE THERE YET
Mom not needed at football practice these days Lori Clinch A hhh, August. High heat, abundant humidity, and if you spend enough time outdoors with a loved one, you might even enjoy a hot temper. As is the case every August, young men all over the country commemorate the month with their most competitive activity:…
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Wine festival coming to Allaire
The Garden State Wine Growers Association will hold its annual Jazz It Up Wine Festival at the Historic Village at Allaire on Aug. 31 and Sept. 1. The event will feature more than two dozen wineries offering samples of nearly 300 locally produced wines, along with live jazz music, craft and food vendors, and the…
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Italian festival offers rides, entertainment
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — The Italian American Association of Monmouth County will present its seventh annual festival on Aug. 21-24. The festival hours are 6-11 p.m. each night. The festival will be held at the Freehold Raceway Mall, 3710 Route 9, Freehold Township. The festival will be in the area near Dick’s Sporting Goods. Rides, Italian…
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