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Wednesday, December 5, 2012

Freeholders Join in Tree Lighting at Hall of Records

The Christmas tree in front of county offices in Freehold Borough has been lit.

While the weather on Tuesday did not feel very Christmas like, Freehold Borough got into the holiday spirit with the lighting of the Christmas tree in front of the Hall of Records. Residents gathered outside the Hall of Records along with the Rock N Roll Chorus, radio personalities from the Breeze-FM and local elected officials to witness the town Christmas tree light up. The tree, decorated by Freehold Girl Scout Troop 2780 had a hurricane relief theme this year along with their traditional “green” ornaments. “There are a total of 300 ornaments on the tree this year,” said a Girl Scout Troop 2780 spokesperson. “The ornaments are all made from recycled materials and have a Hurricane Sandy theme to them. Each of the lighthouses and …

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Monmouth County Offices & Institutions (in Freehold Patch) and Freehold Borough Fire Department (in Freehold Patch)

Friday, November 23, 2012

Large Crowds Anticipated for Holiday Express

Red Bank's annual town lighting and public Holiday Express concert draws thousands downtown each year.

Each year, Red Bank welcomes thousands of area residents to its downtown for its annual Friday after Thanksgiving town lighting, Santa Claus sighting, and Holiday Express concert. With many shore towns still recovering from the effects of Hurricane Sandy, Red Bank RiverCenter Executive Director Nancy Adams said she believes the already popular event, which sees crowds crowd in to closed off Broad and Monmouth Streets - could draw even more families and from a wider area this year. This year's Black Friday festivities begin at approximately 6:30 p.m. when Santa throws the switch at the Dublin House, lighting up the the Christmas tree and the town's lights. The lighting will be followed by a Holiday Express concert around the corner on Broad…

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