Tag: Manalapan
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Developer seeks approval for seven homes on Taylors Mills Road
MANALAPAN – A hearing on a developer’s plan to construct seven houses on Taylors Mills Road is expected to resume at the June 28 meeting of the Manalapan Planning Board. During its meeting on June 14, the board heard testimony from representatives of Milford Estates, LLC. Attorney Peter H. Klouser represented the applicant and presented…
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Exercise therapy benefits individuals with hip and knee osteoarthritis
By Jerry Moczerniuk PT, DPT Osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the leading causes of global disability. Arthritis foundation estimates that approximately 27 million people in the United States have osteoarthritis, with the knee and hip joints being most commonly affected. These two forms of osteoarthritis are also most adversely impactful on an individuals mobility, as…
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Mattaliano named Manalapan’s Officer of the Year for 2017
MANALAPAN – Patrolman Bart Mattaliano has been named the Officer of the Year for 2017 by the Manalapan Police Department. The police department held its 2017 awards program during the June 20 meeting of the Township Committee. Members of the governing body commended and thanked the officers for all of the services they provide to…
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Manalapan native serving with Navy aboard destroyer
Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Heidi Cheek SAN DIEGO – A Manalapan native and 2012 Manalapan High School graduate is serving in the U.S. Navy aboard the guided missile destroyer USS Decatur. Petty Officer 3rd Class Vincent Vitolo is an operations specialist aboard the guided-missile destroyer operating out of San Diego, Calif. A Navy operations specialist is responsible for the safe navigation of the ship by…
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Manalapan resident dedicated many years of service to local youth sports
MANALAPAN – Wendel Becker, 88, who moved to Manalapan in 1968 and was involved with youth sports in the community for more than 40 years, died at home on May 5 after a battle with cancer. Becker leaves an impressive legacy of working with young people in the community and as his son, Peter, said,…
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North Brunswick teen donates hair to Locks of Love
NORTH BRUNSWICK – Nicholas Moccio spent the past five years on an unexpected project. The 14-year-old has been growing his hair out to 15 inches long. “Occasionally I trimmed it until I decided to donate it,” he said, “because I’d rather give it to someone in need than throw it away.” His father Dominic was…
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Ask a physical therapist to ‘screen’ your movements this spring
By David Bertone, PT, DPT, OCS Let’s talk about the last time you—or someone close to you—interviewed for a new job. Chances are that the first step was a phone screen with your potential employer, and when you passed that portion of the process with flying colors, you were then invited for an in-person interview.…
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Manalapan officials will proceed with municipal improvements
MANALAPAN – Grants received from the New Jersey Department of Transportation (DOT) will help pay for two significant road projects in Manalapan this year. During the May 9 meeting of the Township Committee, members of the governing body voted 5-0 to adopt an ordinance appropriating $3.57 million for capital improvements and equipment in 2018. Manalapan…
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Manalapan Day on June 9 will feature entertainment, rides, games
MANALAPAN – The community celebration that brings residents and visitors together each year, Manalapan Day, will take place from 3-10 p.m. June 9 at the Manalapan Recreation Center, Route 522 at Taylors Mills Road. Residents of all communities are welcome to enjoy the festivities. Headlining the entertainment at Manalapan Day this year will be Florence…
