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  • Chamber presents Athena Award to Corinne LeBaron

    Corinne LeBaron, executive director of Ronald McDonald House of Long Branch and New Brunswick, received the 2007 Athena Award from the Western Monmouth Chamber of Commerce on Nov. 2 during a luncheon at Branches, West Long Branch. LeBaron was chosen by the Athena selection committee. She was one of eight nominees for the award. MARK…

  • In the Service

    Marine Corps Pfc. Matthew H. Miller, son of Susan J. and Edward M. Miller of Manalapan, recently graduated from the Bulk Fuel Specialist Course at the U.S. Army Quarter Master School, Fort Lee, Va., where students receive instruction on the installation, operation, maintenance and repair of fuel handling units and accessory equipment. They also test…

  • Council will rezone parcels as part of deal

    BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writer MARLBORO – The Township Council has introduced an ordinance that will rezone the property where the Northpointe multi-family housing development will be built. The property is near Marlboro’s border with Aberdeen Township at Lloyd and Nolan roads. The ordinance was introduced on Nov. 7 and is scheduled for a public…

  • Homeowner pays sign fine

    BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writer MARLBORO – Fines totaling $800 that were imposed by the township relating to signs that were displayed on the front lawn of homeowners Edward and Barrie Kay have been settled and paid. The case was transferred from Marlboro municipal court to Lake Como municipal court and Judge Mark Apostolou accepted…

  • Actress, choir will celebrate grand opening

    June Lockhart FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – Actress June Lockhart and the American Boychoir will help celebrate Applewood Estates’ new $38 million expansion, renovation and service enhancement project on Dec. 12 at 10:30 a.m. The public is invited to attend the preview inaugural tour celebration of the not-for-profit lifecare affiliate of CentraState Medical Center. Lockhart will serve…

  • Campaign signs may be discussed

    MANALAPAN – In effort to “drastically reduce eye pollution,” Mayor Andrew Lucas said he will suggest that the members of the Township Committee discuss drafting an ordinance that would govern the placement of election campaign signs. Without giving an exact date for when he would open the matter for discussion, Lucas said it would be…

  • Town partners with state, county to preserve farm

    MANALAPAN – The Anne Ellen Christmas Tree Farm became part of Monmouth County’s growing list of properties permanently preserved for agricultural use on Nov. 13, when Monmouth County, the State Agriculture Development Committee and the township of Manalapan partnered to preserve 104 acres owned by the Lois K. Rogers GST Trust and farmed by Jeff…

  • Menorah lighting set for Dec. 6

    FREEHOLD – The Freehold Center Partnership will host its annual Hanukkah menorah lighting celebration at 5 p.m. Dec. 6. The lighting of the menorah commemorates the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah. Hanukkah, also known as the festival of lights, is a Jewish holiday that commemorates the rededication of the temple of Jerusalem by Judas Maccabee in…

  • Beck: Senate seat won by door-to-door campaigning

    Ethics reform, budget issues at top of to-do list BY MELISSA KARSH Staff Writer From her constituents’ doors to the Statehouse door, Republican state Assemblywoman Jennifer Beck of Red Bank says she defeated her opponent in a contentious race to win a seat in the state Senate through grassroots campaigning. Jennifer Beck Beck will finish…