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For the Record
Following an incident that involved the removal of a campaign sign from property on Gordons Corner Road, Edward Kay, of Marlboro, was charged with criminal mischief, a disorderly persons offense, by Marlboro police. Lt. Peter Pezzullo said the charge was based on probable cause – the torn sign Kay destroyed and his statement about the…
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Quick-thinking cats help save Silvermead resident
BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – Two faithful feline friends are being credited with saving not only each other, but Rose Forte, too, with whom they share a home in the Silvermead adult community off Jackson Mills Road. Forte, 72, said she has been a resident of Silvermead for 30 years. However, her…
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Monmouth sheriff announces promotions
Monmouth County Sheriff Joseph W. Oxley recently announced the promotion of six officers and supervisors from the Monmouth County Correctional Institution, Freehold Township. “I’m very proud to have these fine supervisors among the ranks of our nationally recognized corrections division,” Oxley said. “Their continued hard work is an important ingredient in the outstanding performance of…
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Access to development draws close examination
Applicant proposes to build 8 homes on landlocked property BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writer MARLBORO – Members of the public gathered at Town Hall on Oct. 3 for a Planning Board meeting on an application that proposes the construction of eight homes and a detention basin on a landlocked piece of property behind Holly Hill…
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Food pantry feels pinch of dwindling donations
BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD – The economy affects everything, including the Open Door Food Pantry that provides food and supplies to people in need of assistance. According to Executive Director Jeanne Yaecker, the pantry’s shelves, although not empty, could use a boost from individuals, organizations and businesses that are willing to make…
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Bride shares special day with loving friend
Bug has been with Marlboro native in good times and bad BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writer Awedding is a time that the happy couple wishes to share with the people they love. For one bride it was a day she wanted to share with her beloved horse, Bug. Guided by her husband, J.D. Haesloop, Penny…
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Englishtown residents asked for input on town’s future
BREAKING NEWS: National design team to hold public meetings between Oct. 22-24 BY MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer Englishtown residents asked for input on town’s future National design team to hold public meetings between Oct. 22-24 ENGLISHTOWN — Residents are being asked to come out and give their thoughts about the future of the municipality to…
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Through the years
Manalapan mayors past and present gathered on Oct. 13 to honor Carol Puorro upon her retirement as the director of the Samaritan Center. Puorro spent 21 years helping the center to provide assistance to local families in need. The event was held at St. Thomas More Church, Manalapan. Pictured with Puorro (front, right) are former…
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CHRIS KELLY staff Drew Baillargeon, 8, of Freehold, pushes a hefty pumpkin through the pumpkin patch during a trip to Battleview Orchards, Freehold Township. Area residents have one more week to go out and find the perfect pumpkin for Halloween.
