Author: Claire Reed, Managing Editor
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Public hearing slated on school budget
By Mark Rosman Staff Writer A public hearing has been scheduled for 6 p.m. April 27 on the 2016-17 budget the Upper Freehold Regional School District Board of Education has introduced. The budget is being reviewed by Monmouth County executive county superintendent’s office, which is an arm of the state Department of Education, and is…
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Sport shorts
Sky Blue FC captain Christie Rampone received another major accolade when the Point Pleasant native was among an exclusive 12-member class inducted into the New Jersey Hall of Fame at the Paramount Theater in Asbury Park. “To be recognized by your home state is an amazing honor,” Rampone said in a prepared statement from the…
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Mayor names affordable housing panel members
By Mark Rosman Staff Writer MANALAPAN — Mayor Mary Ann Musich has announced the formation of the Manalapan Affordable Housing Advisory Committee and has appointed six residents to serve on the panel. The action followed recent comments to the Township Committee by a resident who suggested that an advisory committee could keep residents informed about…
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Navy children will attend Colts Neck H.S. beginning in September
By Mark Rosman Staff Writer Beginning in September, high school age children who live on Naval Weapons Station Earle in Colts Neck will attend Colts Neck High School. The Department of the Navy announced the news on April 19. The students’ move from Monmouth Regional High School in Tinton Falls to Colts Neck High School…
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Tennent Road use at issue in Manalapan crematorium plan
By Mark Rosman Staff Writer MANALAPAN – The Manalapan Transportation Committee has declined to make a recommendation on an applicant’s plan to establish a crematorium on the grounds of the Old Tennent Presbyterian Church, Tennent Road, until it receives additional information about the potential number of vehicles associated with the project. Representatives of the Old…
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Veterans will be given chance to obtain affordable housing
By Jennifer Ortiz Staff Writer HOWELL – The Township Council has adopted an ordinance that will give preference for affordable housing to certain military veterans who served the nation in times of war or other emergencies. The ordinance was adopted on March 7 and pertains to veterans who have a low income or a moderate…
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Performers of the Week
The weather is heating up—finally—and so are our local athletes. Take a look at some of our scholastic stars and how they performed this past weekend. And heating up is what Christian Brothers Academy’s Chris Gotterup did on the golf course. Gotterup scorched the Howell Park Golf Course at the Monmouth County Golf Tournament, where…
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Winding path leads area native to HBO series ‘Animals.’
By Matthew Sockol Staff Writer A new series on HBO has been co-created by Phil Matarese, a former resident of Millstone Township and Freehold Township. Matarese and Mike Luciano are the creators of “Animals.” “Animals.” is animated sketch-comedy. The series premiered on Feb. 5 and its first season concluded on April 8. The team behind…
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Millstone parcel becomes part of wildlife management area
By Matthew Sockol Staff Writer MILLSTONE – Municipal officials have paid $600,000 toward the purchase of a 153-acre property on Trenton-Lakewood Road (Route 526) that is now part of the Prospertown Lake Wildlife Management Area. The property was purchased on Jan. 8, according to a report from the Millstone Open Space and Farmland Preservation Council.…
