Author: HAILEY RUDERMAN, Staff Writer
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Marlboro Cricket Club members thrilled with opening of new field
MARLBORO – With a growing interest in the community for the sport of cricket, the members of the Marlboro Cricket Club saw their dream of having a field they could call their own become reality on June 25. On that day, Marlboro Mayor Jonathan Hornik hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to commemorate the opening of…
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Woodmont Senior Living proposes apartments for seniors in Howell
HOWELL – Testimony is expected to continue during the Aug. 4 meeting of the Howell Planning Board on an application that proposes the construction of apartments for senior citizens. The meeting will be held in a virtual manner. The Planning Board has not resumed in-person meetings following the coronavirus pandemic. Woodmont Senior Living, LLC, as…
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Relay for Life fundraiser supports efforts of American Cancer Society
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — Teams made up of people of all ages came together to raise $69,859 for the American Cancer Society during a recent Relay For Life event held at Freehold Township High School. For several months before the June 3 event, the individuals met to come up with names for their teams and to…
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Marlboro middle schools send eighth-graders off to high school
MARLBORO — The two middle schools in Marlboro celebrated the students of the eighth grade graduating Class of 2022 on June 17. The ceremony for the Marlboro Memorial Middle School’s eighth grade class took place at 1 p.m. and the ceremony for the Marlboro Middle School’s eighth grade class took place at 4 p.m., both…
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Howell High School students honored for work in film, video
As the 2021-22 school year comes to an end, several students in the Freehold Regional High School District’s Music, Video and Production (MVP) program at Howell High School have won awards on the film festival circuit. At the 20th annual Garden State Film Festival, senior Amanda Katz, 18, of Manalapan, was awarded Best Home Grown…
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Marlboro council, two school districts renew pact for police officers
MARLBORO – Municipal officials and administrators in two local school districts have agreed to keep police officers in Marlboro’s schools during the 2022-23 school year. During the May 19 meeting of the Township Council, members of the governing body passed four resolutions dealing with two separate school districts. Currently, the Marlboro K-8 School District Board…
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Marlboro mayor announces ‘Take the Pledge’ safety initiative
MARLBORO — In an attempt to stop the theft of vehicles in the township, Mayor Jonathan Hornik and Police Chief Peter Pezzullo are asking Marlboro residents to “Take the Pledge.” Residents are being asked to go online and pledge to keep their homes and vehicles safe while making sure to communicate with police about any…
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Marlboro Farmers Market to open for season on June 5
MARLBORO — The Marlboro Farmers Market, 444 Route 520, near Route 79, will open for the 2022 season on June 5. Several dozen vendors and small businesses are expected to participate each week. Shoppers will find fresh fruits and vegetables, among other products, at the market. Shoppers are asked to bring reusable bags. The Marlboro…
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Local youngsters collect sneakers to help keep Earth ‘greener’
In an attempt to make the world a little greener, two young gymnasts have been collecting sneakers to save space in landfills. After watching television shows about service projects and supporting her mom, Blythe, through breast cancer treatments, Carmel, 9, of Manalapan, wanted to give back to the community. The individuals interviewed for this article…
