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  • Teenager makes a habit of lending helping hand

    Kim Borkowski will aid Alzheimer’s Association during Memory Walk BY AMY ROSEN Staff Writer In a world where people are often too busy with their own lives to remember to help others, it is refreshing to know there is a young woman from Englishtown who volunteers her time to raise money for charity. PHOTOS BY…

  • Remembering a hero

    Family and friends mourn the loss of Coleman Bean, 25 BY BRIAN DONAHUE Staff Writer Coleman Bean was a lot of things to a lot of people. He was a son, a brother, a soldier, and to seemingly everyone who knew him, a good friend. He was someone they could count on to be there,…

  • Intersection expected to get traffic light

    MARLBORO — Residents can expect to see a traffic signal installed at the intersection of Reids Hill Road and Route 34. Marlboro resident Russell Reeves previously came before Township Council to describe what he said is a dangerous situation at the intersection. Council Vice President Steve Rosenthal said that with the help of state Assemblywoman…

  • Marlboro receives go-ahead to join government agency

    BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writer MARLBORO — The township will become a member of the Central Jersey Council of Governments following the Township Council’s approval of Marlboro’s participation in the new agency at its Sept. 4 meeting. The Central Jersey Council of Governments developed after Marlboro Mayor Jonathan Hornik began holding meetings with government representatives…

  • Marlboro ready to open new off-leash dog park

    BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writer MARLBORO — A multitude of activities will be available for residents and their dogs at the grand opening of Marlboro’s off-leash dog park on Sept. 13. The fun will run from noon to 4 p.m. Situated next to the Marlboro Recreation Community Center, Wyncrest Road, the new off-leash dog park…

  • State says administrators must end use of Dr. title

    Official wants board to review degrees of other employees BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writer Two current administrators and one retired administrator from the Freehold Regional High School District can no longer be called doctors following the state Commission on Higher Education’s decision to issue a cease and desist order to stop what it deemed to…

  • Decision expected in fall on school reorganization

    BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer ENGLISHTOWN — Superintendent of Schools John J. Marciante Jr. said parents can expect a decision in November from Board of Education members on his proposal to create neighborhood schools. Earlier this year Marciante recommended that the Manalapan-Englishtown Regional School District switch from the organization of schools it has had for…

  • Property owner seeking OK to build four homes

    BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writer MARLBORO — A Planning Board hearing will continue for a proposed subdivision with four residential lots and one lot for storm water management. The property being proposed for the new homes is at the intersection of Conover Road, Gallya Grove and Imbrie Place. The hearing is tentatively scheduled to continue…

  • With family’s support, soldier to return home

    Lt. Brian Brennan was critically injured serving in Afghanistan BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer Brian Brennan HOWELL — U.S. Army 1st Lt. Brian Brennan, 23, of Howell, does not stand alone. Although Brennan lost his legs to amputation and suffers from an acute brain injury, his family and friends are working to help stabilize the…