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Volunteers in the News
Victorian Extravaganza Comes to Historical Society Saturday
The science of bee-keeping, the art of floral arranging and the necessity of soap-making are some of the skills on display this weekend at the Victorian Extravaganza at the Ocean County H...
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Government
Frustrations Boil as Nursing Facility Testimony Continues
Frustrations came to a head Thursday night as a disorderly resident was asked to leave or be removed by police during a Manchester Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting to hear the applicati...
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Government
Funds for Townwide Reassessment Appropriated by Council
Manchester's Township Council this week appropriated the funding necessary to proceed with a townwide property reassessment. The council appropriated $175,000 for the project which ...
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Government
Skilled Nursing Facility Testimony on Zoning Board's Thursday Agenda
The application for a skilled nursing facility is one of three cases that Manchester's Zoning Board of Adjustment will consider during its Thursday night regular meeting. Members wil...
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Patch's House & Home
Weather Service Says Frost Possible for Tuesday
Wet conditions could pair with temperatures falling to 37 degrees, prompting the National Weather Service to predict frost overnight into Wednesday for Manchester. Overnight lows int...
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Opinion
Letter: When It Comes to Easter Bunnies, Don't Go for an Impulse Pet
With Easter quickly approaching, many families seek the perfect gift to give their loved ones and children. An appealing option always seems to be a pet rabbit—what better way to celebrat...
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Government
NJ Spotlight’s Interactive Map: 12.9% of Ocean County is Uninsured
Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments on the groundbreaking national healthcare reform law signed by President Obama in 2010. Many provisions have already taken effect. T...
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Government
Undersized Lot Construction Variance Application Carried to Next Zoning Board Meeting
An application for the construction of a single family home on an undersized lot in Pine Lake Park has been carried to the Zoning Board of Adjustment's April meeting. The board was s...