Author: Claire Reed, Managing Editor

  • Teen brings World Trade Center steel to Jackson memorial

    Teen brings World Trade Center steel to Jackson memorial

    By Andrew Martins Staff Writer JACKSON – When Patrick Byrnes was 2 years old, he knew nothing of the deadly acts that occurred on Sept. 11, 2001 or how the nation collectively shuddered from brazen acts of terrorism that were perpetrated on the United States. Patrick, who is now a 17-year-old Jackson Memorial High School…

  • Freehold Borough officials adopt 2016 municipal budget

    Freehold Borough officials adopt 2016 municipal budget

    By Matthew Sockol Staff Writer FREEHOLD – The Borough Council has adopted a $15.68 million budget to fund the operation of Freehold Borough this year. The budget will be supported by the collection of $9.7 million in municipal purposes taxes and $328,768 in library taxes from the borough’s residential and commercial property owners. Other revenue includes…

  • Temple Emanu-El slated July events

    Temple Emanu-El slated July events

    If you join Temple Emanu-El now, new members receive 50 percent off membership fees for two years of membership. This includes High Holy Day tickets and the many events and services the temple has to offer. Temple events coming up include: July 9 Shabbat in the Park — Join Temple Emanu-El for a fun and…

  • Patrons of Monmouth Park savor a taste of the sweet life

    Patrons of Monmouth Park savor a taste of the sweet life

    By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer Thousands of lovers of horses, chocolate and wine descended upon Monmouth Park last weekend for what promised to be a sure bet. Between horse races, attendees of the special Win, Wine & Chocolate event were treated to samples from local wineries, chocolate shops, bakeries and artisan vendors of all kinds. “It’s not hard…

  • Freehold Borough officials will purchase rescue pumper

    Freehold Borough officials will purchase rescue pumper

    By Matthew Sockol Staff Writer FREEHOLD – The Freehold Fire Department will receive a new rescue pumper truck following the Borough Council’s passage of a resolution awarding a $769,559 contract to Spartan Motors USA Inc. Freehold Borough officials said the new vehicle will replace a 26-year-old pumper and a 30-year-old rescue truck. Council President Jaye…

  • Military experience will be considered in Howell hiring

    Military experience will be considered in Howell hiring

    By Jennifer Ortiz Staff Writer HOWELL — The Township Council has adopted an ordinance that amends the Howell Police Department’s educational requirements and allows time served in the military to replace college credits. The ordinance was adopted on June 13. It states that a police department applicant must be a high school graduate or hold…

  • Asphalt plant owner pulls application in Millstone

    Asphalt plant owner pulls application in Millstone

    By Matthew Sockol Staff Writer MILLSTONE – The operator of a Millstone Township asphalt plant has withdrawn an application that was intended to extend the plant’s hours of operation. According to Gregory W. Vella, the attorney who represents the Zoning Board of Adjustment, the Stavola Asphalt Company, Old Bergen Mills Road, will not seek approval…

  • Remembering what to say is a full-time occupation

    Remembering what to say is a full-time occupation

    By Lori Clinch Having a bad memory is awful enough, but when I’m around my husband and our four sons, it’s the worst! They are all blessed with stellar memories. They know where they have been, where they are going and why they ran into the kitchen. Not to mention, they know who they told…

  • Charities seminar opens doors for Freehold pupils

    Charities seminar opens doors for Freehold pupils

    By Clare Marie Celano Correspondent FREEHOLD – When National Junior Honor Society students from Freehold Borough volunteered to participate in a charities seminar sponsored by the Freehold Borough Educational Foundation, they were able to directly and positively affect the charity of their choice, according to Jean Holtz, who chairs the foundation. Holtz said the students…