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  • Beyond: Visions of Planetary Landscapes

    View the planets in a Smithsonian Traveling Exhibition at the Monmouth Museum through May 4. “Three Jupiter Shots” “Beyond: Visions of Planetary Landscapes” paints a rarely seen and mesmerizing portrait of our solar system’s planets and their moons. Artist Michael Benson has digitally processed data from NASA and European Space Agency missions to create seamless…

  • Experts will discuss abuse of prescription medications

    BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writer MARLBORO – Parents who suspect their child may be abusing prescription drugs and those who want to learn more about this growing national problem are invited to attend a special presentation to be held at 7 p.m.April 8 in the auditorium of Marlboro High School, Route 79. The presentation of…

  • Lake Topanemus remains popular spot for activities

    FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP- One of the area’s most scenic settings, Lake Topanemus, is ready for another year of use. The lake is owned by Freehold Borough and located on Pond Road in Freehold Township. Residents of the borough and the township serve on the Lake Topanemus Commission which oversees the lake and the park. According to…

  • Boost in state aid helps stabilize FRHSD taxes

    Voters will be asked to OK $110.9M tax levy in April 15 election BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer The Freehold Regional High School District Board of Education has adopted a $174.6 million budget for the 2008-09 school year. A public hearing on the budget was held onMarch 19 at the FRHSD offices in Englishtown. On…

  • Green, Garcia get GOP nod to run for Manalapan seats

    BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer MANALAPAN – Ryan Green and William Garcia have been selected by the members of the Manalapan Republican County Committee to be the Republican Party candidates for two seats on the Township Committee. Green is a 20-year resident of Manalapan and is currently a member of the Manalapan-Englishtown Regional School District…

  • Spa returns from fire as updated day resort

    BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer Stagflation? Recession? Bah! Sometimes you have to forget the troubles of a work-a-day world, milk the budget every now and then for a little extra and splurge for some special me-time. Avanti Day Resort, in the Design Center on Route 9 south, Manalapan, now offers people a chance to do…

  • Roth and Holland selected by Dems

    BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer MANALAPAN – Donald Holland has been chosen to run with Michelle Roth on the Democratic Party line for two Township Committee seats that will be up for grabs this year. Roth was appointed to fill a vacant seat on the committee in 2004. She was elected to a three-year term…

  • Walnford hosts mill demos

    Gristmill at Historic Walnford UPPER FREEHOLD – It’s all about food this spring at Historic Walnford in Crosswicks Creek Park. Visitors are invited to see how corn goes from ear to mouth during free gristmill demonstrations that take place from 1-4 p.m. on weekends starting April 5 and continuing through November. During these demonstrations, guests…

  • Chase Bank gets approval for Marlboro Plaza branch

    BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writer MARLBORO – A new Chase Bank branch will be moving into the Marlboro Plaza, Route 9 north, after gaining preliminary and final site plan approval from the Planning Board on March 5. Mayor Jonathan Hornik said of the project, “I’m pleased with the clean commercial ratable and the bank itself.”…