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New Jersey’s $56.6 Billion Budget for FY 2025: Tax Hikes, Property Tax Relief, and Investments
Governor Phil Murphy signed the new $56.6 billion state budget for New Jersey, which includes a significant tax increase on large corporations and substantial funding for property tax relief, public schools, pensions, and community projects. Key Takeaways:. The budget introduces a 2.5% tax on large companies to fund NJ Transit,...
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When actress Olivia Munn revealed in March that a breast cancer risk assessment started a path to her doctors detecting an aggressive type of breast cancer, Munn’s story illuminated an important tool women can use to arm themselves in the fight against cancer. The easy-to-complete Tyrer-Cuzick breast cancer risk...
Sponsored: Steps to Take Now to Prevent Colorectal Cancer (Even if You’re a Young Adult)
Actor Chadwick Boseman’s death four years ago from stage IV colon cancer at age 43 illuminated a disturbing trend: Colon and rectal cancers in adults age 49 and younger have been on the rise for the past decade. In its 2024 Cancer Facts & Figures, the American Cancer Society...
New Jersey needs law to control invasive species
What happens in Vegas may stay in Vegas, but what happens in New Jersey yards and gardens often can’t be contained – especially when non-native plants are present. When species from other regions of the world are introduced, they can spread aggressively and create ecological havoc. “Invasive species”...
Monmouth County News Briefs, Jan. 25
The Assembly Judiciary Committee on Jan. 19 cleared a bill sponsored by Assemblywoman Vicky Flynn (R-Monmouth) that would, if eventually signed into law, increase penalties for anyone who assaults youth sports officials, participants and players. In June, a 72-year-old umpire was attacked by a coach during a youth baseball game...
News Transcript News Briefs, Jan. 25
The Manalapan Police Department has reported the following incidents which recently occurred in the community:. On Jan. 4 at 12:21 p.m., a Manalapan resident reported that sometime between Dec. 20 and Jan. 3, an unknown individual entered an unlocked vehicle that was parked in the driveway of a Whitemarsh Drive residence (off Route 33) and removed items valued at $39. Patrolman Joseph DeFilippis handled the report.
Mustangs continue to battle following tough stretch on the court
MARLBORO — It is the time of the season where the “toughness” of the Marlboro High School girls basketball team will be revealed, according to Coach Brad Hagensen. After a 7-4 start to the 2022-23 season, the Mustangs have lost three straight games and currently sit at 7-7 at the midway point of the campaign.
What’s happening in nature during winter’s chill?
New Jersey was quite frigid in December, but temperatures warmed as the new year arrived. So what was happening in our forests and streams between the cold nights and mild days?. Endangered tiger salamanders might be breeding while you read this. These large amphibians are in a group called mole...
Freehold Township hockey team rolls to seven-game win streak
There has been a storm of winning going on for the Freehold Township High School hockey team since 2023 began. The Patriots (8-3) rolled to their seventh straight victory by defeating a co-op team featuring players from Freehold High School, Colts Neck High School and Raritan High School, 7-3, on Jan. 20 at the Howell Ice Arena in Howell.
Monmouth County News Briefs, Jan. 18
The Monmouth County Park System is seeking entries into its Creative Arts Festival. This juried art show and sale is open to artists and fine crafters of every medium. Those interested in entering are invited to submit images for consideration. The application fee is $15 per person. Rules and entry form are available at www.MonmouthCountyParks.com, according to a press release.
Manalapan planning board reorganizes for 2023; Kwaak elected chairwoman
MANALAPAN — Kathryn Kwaak has been re-elected by her fellow members of the Planning Board to serve as chairwoman of the panel which hears and acts on development applications in Manalapan. The board held its 2023 reorganization meeting on Jan. 12 in the municipal building. The members of the...
Center Players to present Neil Simon’s ‘The Prisoner of Second Avenue’
Center Players will present Neil Simon’s classic comedy “The Prisoner of Second Avenue” as its first production of 2023. Directed by award-winning filmmaker and playwright Anthony Marinelli of Manalapan, “The Prisoner of Second Avenue” will run from Feb. 10-26 at Center Playhouse, 35 South St., Freehold Borough.
News Transcript On Campus, Jan. 18
Lebanon Valley College, Annville, Pa., has named the following students named to the dean’s list for the Fall 2022 semester: HannahBea Rubin of Freehold is pursuing a bachelor of science in early childhood education and is a graduate of Freehold Township High School; Ande Balla of Freehold is pursuing a bachelor of science in music and music education and is a graduate of Freehold Township High School; Emily Saporita of Freehold is pursuing a bachelor of science in music and music education and is a graduate of Freehold Township High School.
Marlboro Jewish Center will host blood drive in honor of Isabel Jacob
MARLBORO — To honor the late Isabel Jacob, the Marlboro Jewish Center, Congregation Ohev Shalom, will host the first Isabel Jacob Memorial Blood Drive from 3-9 p.m. Feb. 8. All are invited to donate blood during the event which will pay tribute to Jacob, a longtime resident of Marlboro who was active in the community.
Judge blocks enforcement of state’s new concealed carry restrictions
A federal judge has blocked enforcement of new concealed carry restrictions that were advanced by New Jersey Democrats and signed into law by Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy in December. When Murphy signed A-4769/S-3214 into law he said the action delivered on the promise he made in the immediate aftermath of...
Manalapan Police Beat, Jan. 17
The Manalapan Police Department has reported the following incidents which recently occurred in the community:. On Jan. 4 at 12:21 p.m., a Manalapan resident reported that sometime between Dec. 20 and Jan. 3, an unknown individual entered an unlocked vehicle that was parked in the driveway of a Whitemarsh Drive residence (off Route 33) and removed items valued at $39. Patrolman Joseph DeFilippis handled the report.
Manalapan Environmental Commission to host bluebird workshop Jan. 21
MANALAPAN — The Manalapan Environmental Commission is partnering with the New Jersey Bluebird Society to provide a free workshop about Eastern Bluebirds on Jan. 21. from 10-11:30 a.m. at the Manalapan Community Center, 114 Route 33 West. The workshop is open to all ages, but children must be accompanied...
Plastic bag ban, Save the Bees bill among 2022 environmental highlights
The year 2022 will go down in history as one defined by many challenges. The COVID-19 pandemic dragged into its third year, the war in Ukraine destabilized world security and finances, and record heat, droughts and storms again brought home the reality of a changing climate. New Jersey, like everywhere else, shared the pain.
Leger, Mangini lead Braves to 66-63 victory over Allentown
MANALAPAN — After losing consecutive games to Shore Conference A North Division rivals Freehold Township High School and Christian Brothers Academy, the Manalapan High School boys basketball team found its groove again in its next two games. The Braves stopped their two-game losing skid with a 68-57 victory over...
News Transcript Datebook, Jan. 18
• Community members are invited to join the Manalapan Environmental Commission and the New Jersey Bluebird Society for a Bluebird Workshop on Jan. 21 from 10-11:30 am. at the Manalapan Community Center, 114 Route 33 West, Manalapan. Eastern Bluebirds help control backyard mosquitos naturally. Attendees will learn how to attract the birds to their yard or nearby trails. The free workshop will also cover how to build a bluebird box and how to become a citizen scientist by monitoring bluebird boxes.
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