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Minister recognized for service
BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer The Rev. William Frederickson FREEHOLD – The longest-serving mayor in Freehold Borough’s history honored the longest-serving pastor of the First Baptist Church at a recent meeting of the Borough Council. The Rev. William Frederickson, who leads the congregation of the First Baptist Church, West Main Street and Manalapan Avenue,…
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Suit pursues damages from fruits of corruption
Former officials, indicted developers named by Marlboro BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writer Summonses are out for former officials and current developers of Marlboro who are the named defendants in a civil lawsuit brought against them by Marlboro Mayor Robert Kleinberg on behalf of the township. Kleinberg, a Republican who is seeking his second term as…
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Rite Aid plan back before board
MANALAPAN – The Zoning Board of Adjustment is scheduled to hold a hearing on Nov. 1 regarding the proposed construction of a Rite Aid pharmacy at the corner of Route 33 and Sweetmans Lane. In mid-October an old brick school building that occupied the site was demolished. According to construction official Rich Hogan, the demolition…
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Driver will not be charged with striking boy in street
BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer MANALAPAN – A 17-year-old female Manalapan High School student who struck an 18-year-old Manalapan High School senior with her vehicle on Oct. 16 will not be receiving any traffic summonses from police. According to a press release issued by police, Manalapan Patrolman George Heitz responded to Church Lane at about…
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National Guard units will be deployed to Iraq in ’08
Freehold woman asks for donations to help make troops’ lives easier BY MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer As the war in Iraq nears the five-year mark and the war in Afghanistan moves through its seventh year, reinforcements from New Jersey will soon be on their way overseas. That means people on the homefront are being asked…
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Avallone looks forward to continuing to serve
BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer Dorothy Avallone FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – Road improvements in the municipality will be a priority for Dorothy Avallone upon her reelection to a new three-year term on the Township Committee. Avallone, a Republican, is running unopposed in the Nov. 6 election to retain her seat on the governing body. She…
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Wilson wants to keep town moving forward
Freehold Borough mayor is running unopposed on Nov. 6 BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer Mayor Michael Wilson FREEHOLD – Calling it a “privilege and an honor” to serve as mayor in his hometown, Mayor Michael Wilson said he is looking forward to another four years in Freehold Borough top elected position. Wilson, 56, a…
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Beatles characters live during ‘Day in the Life’
Autism advocacy group will benefit from Nov. 10 show BY AMY ROSEN Staff Writer With a little help from their friends in the @CT (ACT) Theater Company of Freehold, children with autism and their families can have hope for a brighter future. The creative team behind “A Day in the Life” includes (l-r) Dan Davidson,…
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5 Manalapan candidates discuss municipal issues
Two 3-year terms are up for grabs on Election Day BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer MANALAPAN – The five candidates running for two three-year seats on the Township Committee met on Oct. 24 at town hall to discuss issues of interest to Manalapan voters. The debate is expected to be broadcast on Manalapan’s municipal access…
