Author: PETER ELACQUA, Staff Writer
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Colts Neck zoners will hear application for car wash
COLTS NECK – An application proposing the construction of a car wash and a commercial building on Route 34 is expected to be heard by the Colts Neck Zoning Board of Adjustment this month. Testimony is scheduled to be presented during the zoning board’s 8 p.m. March 21 meeting at Town Hall, 124 Cedar Drive.…
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Colts Neck High School mock trial team will compete in state finals
COLTS NECK – Students from Colts Neck High School will compete against students from Mainland Regional High School of Atlantic County in the state finals of the Vincent J. Apruzzese Mock Trial Competition. The competition will take place on April 11 at the New Jersey Law Center, New Brunswick. The winner will represent New Jersey…
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Holmdel High School presents ‘Grease’
Students at Holmdel High School will put on a production of the Broadway musical “Grease” from March 7-9. “Grease”, a 1971 musical by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey, was once the longest-running show on Broadway. The production features a rock-and-roll score, including the songs “Summer Nights,” “Greased Lightning,” and “We Go Together.” Set at the…
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Pezzullo to be appointed deputy police chief in Marlboro
MARLBORO – Peter Pezzullo will be appointed to the position of deputy chief of the Marlboro Police Department with the expectation of being named police chief in September following the retirement of Police Chief Bruce Hall. Pezzullo will be appointed deputy chief during a ceremony to be held at 4 p.m. March 8 at the…
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Teen seeks recognition of effort from Guinness World Records
Annika Agarwal, who is a junior at Biotechnology High School, Freehold Township, believes her Jan. 11 effort resulted in a world record for the largest photo awareness campaign when an event at Marlboro High School produced 456 posters from 159 participants of varying ages. Now, Annika is attempting to gain recognition for the achievement in…
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Marlboro council adopts bond ordinances to provide local improvements
MARLBORO – The Marlboro Township Council has adopted three bond ordinances to fund a series of capital improvement projects. The bond ordinances were adopted in a 4-0 vote during the council’s Feb. 21 meeting. Council President Scott Metzger, Vice President Carol Mazzola, Councilman Jeff Cantor and Councilman Michael Scalea voted “yes.” Councilwoman Randi Marder was…
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Marlboro council proposes capital improvements for 2019
MARLBORO – The Marlboro Township Council will hold public hearings on three bond ordinances during its 7 p.m. Feb. 21 meeting at Town Hall. Residents will have the oppor The bond ordinances are for general capital improvements, water utility improvements and improvements to the recreation department in regard to the Marlboro Swim Club. The first…
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Ward promoted to sergeant in Colts Neck Police Department
COLTS NECK – Officer Thomas Ward has been promoted to the rank of sergeant in the Colts Neck Police Department. Mayor Thomas Orgo swore in Ward to his new position during the Feb. 13 meeting of the Township Committee. Ward joined the police department in 2011. He graduated from Rutgers with a degree in criminal…
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Holmdel council adopts ordinance to provide funding for recreation improvements
HOLMDEL – The Holmdel Township Committee has adopted a $2.5 million bond ordinance and will move forward with a plan to make improvements in the community’s parks and at its recreation facilities. The ordinance was adopted on Feb. 12. Township Administrator Donna Viero said the bond ordinance will address improvements to Ackerson Park, Cross Farm…
