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  • Unaccredited degrees at heart of hearing

    Proposed legislation targets tuition reimbursement and raises to school personnel BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writer Fleecing the system by obtaining additional compensation or tuition reimbursement as a result of attending unaccredited institutions will no longer be an option for school district administrators if a bill in the state Legislature is eventually signed into law.O n…

  • Liquor license sale nets $701K

    MARLBORO — The township has earned $710,000 by selling a plenary retail consumption license. The liquor license was sold to Marlboro resident Igor Maller. According to a resolution passed by the Township Council, Maller’s bid was the only one received by Marlboro for the available license. Maller has subsequently formed a New Jersey limited liability…

  • Hearing on junk yard pushed back to Oct. 21

    BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writer MARLBORO — Attorney John Giunco, representing Schechter Enterprises, asked for an adjournment of a scheduled hearing before the Marlboro Zoning Board of Adjustment in order to appeal a notice of violation issued to the property at 158 Tennent Road. The hearing was supposed to occur at the board’s Sept. 16…

  • GOP attacks latest toll hike plan

    Beck calls for public meeting in Monmouth County BY LAYLI WHYTE Correspondent TINTON FALLS — Republicans legislators representing six local state districts held a press conference last week to announce their opposition to a plan to increase tolls on the Garden State Parkway and other toll roads. Among the assembled group were state Sen. Jennifer…

  • Congregation honors members

    MANALAPAN – Congregation Sons of Israel, Gordons Corner Road, paid tribute to three of its veteran members, each of whom has made significant contributions to the growth of the greater western Monmouth County Jewish community. The honorees, Beth and Joel Krinsky and Chaya Friedman, were feted on Sept. 18 at a gala dinner-dance at The…

  • Manalapan student receives national honor

    The National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS) has announced that Christian Brothers Academy student Patrick LeCompte of Manalapan has been selected for membership. The announcement was made by NSHSS Founder and Chairman Claes Nobel, a member of the family that established the Nobel prizes. The society recognizes top scholars at the high school level,…

  • Olde Silver Tavern closes due to health violations

    BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer   MANALAPAN — The Olde Silver Tavern, Route 522, which has been a popular Manalapan landmark long known for its steaks, seafood and fun atmosphere, was shut down this week due to “numerous health code violations regarding sanitation and food handling,” according to Manalapan Health Officer Dave Richardson. Richardson told…

  • Freehold employee will deal with state on housing issues

    BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD — Borough officials recently approved the establishment of the position of RCA administrator for the purpose of overseeing Freehold Borough’s Regional Contribution Agreement (RCA) affordable housing program. According to the ordinance adopted by the council, the purpose of the position is “to create the administrative mechanisms needed for…

  • Cell tower gets cool reception at meeting

    Robertsville Road lot targeted for equipment BY ZACH LEVINE Correspondent Representatives of a company that wants to place a cellular communications tower and related equipment shed on a vacant property on Robertsville Road in Freehold Township found themselves the targets of questions from residents at the Sept. 25 meeting of the Freehold Township Zoning Board…