Families will hunt for Jersey Devil at library
      What is the Jersey Devil, where does it hide, and what have been the strangest sightings? Russell Juelg of the Pinelands Alliance will take children on an imaginary hunt for the legendary clawed creature known as the Jersey Devil 4 p.m. Oct. 28 at the Monmouth County Library Headquarters, 125 Symmes Drive.
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Town wants police to have site access
Marlboro hospital buildings have been vandals' target
BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writer
      MARLBORO — Municipal officials are asking for shared jurisdiction with the state of the 400-acre property on Route 520 near Conover Road that formerly housed the Marlboro State Psychiatric Hospital. A resolution on the matter passed unanimously at the Township Council's Sept. 25 meeting.
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Residents may vote for new Hall of Fame class
      The New Jersey Hall of Fame has announced 30 nominees in five categories as the organization launched voting for the class of 2008. These leaders and legends, from presidents to poets, in the categories of Historical, Arts and Entertainment, Sports, Enterprise and General, hail from all corners of New Jersey and share a close relationship to the state.
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Special day to mark Kids Count milestone
      Kids Count Child Center, 1308 Englishtown Road, Old Bridge, is celebrating its 15th anniversary with a special day of fall festivities, vendors, games and refreshments. All former students and faculty are invited to attend this event from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Oct. 18. Rain date is Oct. 19. Details, call 732-723-9416.
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Crafters sought for holiday fair Dec. 6
      The Italian American Association will present an Indoor Christmas/Holiday Craft Fair hosted by A Personal Touch Event Planning, 10 a.m to 3 p.m. Dec. 6 at Freehold Raceway, Route 33, Freehold. Crafters are being sought for the event.
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Residents graduate from fire academy
      The Monmouth County Fire Academy in Howell graduated 32 volunteers from Firefighter 1 Class No. 77 on July 31, including the following local residents: Ryan Brass, Mark Delgado, Thomas Krause, Joseph Nero, John Piecuch, Thomas Scanlon, Justin Telzer, Anthony Valenzano, Thomas Whelan and Timothy White.
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DVRT training session slated for Oct. 27
      180-Turning Lives Around, Hazlet, will conduct 40-hour training course for domestic violence response team (DVRT) volunteers on Oct. 27 at Hazlet Police Headquarters. Volunteer work with police to provide support, information and referrals to victims of domestic violence at police headquarters.
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Datebook
      • Alzheimer's Association caregiver support groups will be held at the following locations: Sunrise of Marlboro, 3A South Main St., Marlboro, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 8; Monmouth Crossing, 560 Iron Bridge Road, Freehold Township, 2 p.m. Oct. 9; Brandywine Senior Living, 3 Meridian Circle, Colts Neck, 6:30 p.m. Oct.
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