Author: Claire Reed, Managing Editor

  • Former fire chief recalled for service to his community

    Former fire chief recalled for service to his community

    By Clare Marie Celano Correspondent FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — The municipality lost a dedicated firefighter, community volunteer, devoted Boy Scout advocate, consummate storyteller and, most importantly, a beloved and cherished husband, father and grandfather when Gordon Prochnow Sr. died on Jan. 4. Prochnow, 85, was a member of Freehold Township Independent Fire Company No. 1 for…

  • Mustangs going into postseason playing their best ball

    Mustangs going into postseason playing their best ball

    By Tim Morris In his fourth year at the helm of the Marlboro High School boys basketball program, head coach Mike Nausedas’ team is playing the game as he envisioned it. “We’re pressing and running,” he said. “Everyone is in on the defensive end. They’ve bought into playing defense.” Along with a commitment on the…

  • Century 21 Mack Morris Iris Lurie sales team earns Quality Service Pinnacle Award

    Century 21 Mack Morris Iris Lurie sales team earns Quality Service Pinnacle Award

    Iris Lurie, broker/owner of Century 21 Mack Morris Iris Lurie, Marlboro, announced that Century 21 Real Estate LLC recognized the Andrea & Harry Mesh Team sales team with the Century 21 Quality Service Pinnacle Team Award. The two-member team consists of Andrea & Harry Mesh. “The Quality Service Pinnacle Team Award is an integral part…

  • Howell council to consider decrease in sewer charge

    Howell council to consider decrease in sewer charge

    By Jennifer Ortiz Staff Writer HOWELL — A public hearing has been scheduled on an ordinance that will, if adopted, lower sewer rates in the municipality. The ordinance was introduced on Jan. 25 and will be the subject of a public hearing and possible vote for adoption by the Township Council at 7:30 p.m. Feb.…

  • Patriots’ swimmers advance in state sectional

    Patriots’ swimmers advance in state sectional

    By Tim Morris With a state tournament victory, the Freehold Township High School girls swimming team is turning the 2015-16 season into one to remember. The Patriots beat North Brunswick Township High School, 113-57, Feb. 3 to advance to the NJSIAA Central Jersey Group A semifinals. With a dual-meet record of 9-1, solid showings at…

  • Chabad to honor area women

    Two local residents who exemplify the power that individual women have to enrich their families and communities will be honored during Chabad of Western Monmouth County’s 29th annual Jewish Women’s Day program on Feb. 28 at the Freehold Jewish Center, Freehold Borough. Doors will open for the auction of themed gift baskets at 10:30 a.m.…

  • Manalapan resident questions lot size change

    Manalapan resident questions lot size change

    Many residents of Manalapan Chase noticed discrepancies on our 2016 property cards provided by Manalapan Township as part of our yearly tax assessment. The acreage listed on the property cards was correct last year, but now the acreage of many of the lots on the 2016 property cards has increased. We wonder why? For example,…

  • Sadie is a perfectly precious puppy … until she isn’t

    Sadie is a perfectly precious puppy … until she isn’t

    Raising a puppy is like raising kids. You start out stern, large and in charge. You convince yourself that you will be the boss, you will handle the situation and no matter how much the little dear tries your patience, you will maintain the upper hand. Or so you tell yourself. When our first son,…

  • Shelter program expands to offer additional assistance

    Shelter program expands to offer additional assistance

    By Clare Marie Celano Correspondent FREEHOLD – The Freehold Clergy Association’s Emergency Housing and Advocacy Program, now in its 12th year, continues to provide overnight emergency housing and advocacy to men in need. The program, which was created to provide the comfort of a warm bed and a hot meal to men in need during…