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Lucent Development Plans, ShopRite Opens in Hazlet and More This Month
Our Patch readers clicked and read all month, here's the top ten most-read stories.

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Our Patch readers clicked and read all month, here's the top ten most-read stories.

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Holt says Booker is running away from policy debates.
What do you think of new rules targeting harassment during high school athletic contests? Have you ever seen anything locally to warrant this kind of rules change?
The event and parking are free, and will be simulcast on 107.1 FM.
Seven substitute positions are open, including school nurse and clerical.
Holt says Booker is running away from policy debates.
News from our Patch neighbors in Monmouth and Ocean Counties.
News from our Patch neighbors in Monmouth and Ocean Counties.
The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch until 10 p.m. Thursday night for Monmouth County and surrounding areas
Bills that would move the election date and allow early voting now head for Christie's unlikely signature.
Bills that would move the election date and allow early voting now head for Christie's unlikely signature.
A checkpoint will be set up on Friday night.
June 29 is Family Fun Day at the Hazlet Swim and Tennis Club, open to members and non-members.
Former Police Chief Joseph Walker received full honors on Thursday morning, as Marlboro police and fire shut down Route 79 for a full procession.
One Morganville resident filmed what she believes is a mini-tornado. (Caution: there is one curse word in this video).
Holmdel High School Class of 2013 dressed in white and blue graduation caps and gowns and gathered at the Robert Collins Arena.