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  • Father-son legal case continues

    BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer MANALAPAN – A state Superior Court judge has ruled that a legal matter between Drew Shapiro and his father, Murry Shapiro, may proceed in Superior Court. Drew Shapiro is a former member of the Manalapan Township Committee who served as mayor during his term on the municipal governing body. He…

  • Brief makes claim GOP running mates have split

    Ticket of Cohen, Lucas is seeking two seats in Manalapan race BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer MANALAPAN – Following state Superior Court Judge Richard W. English’s decision to let Manalapan proceed with a malpractice complaint against attorney Stuart Moskovitz, the News Transcript obtained and reviewed legal briefs that had been filed by the township’s counsel…

  • YMCA promotes physical activity

    The YMCA of Western Monmouth County, Freehold Township, is encouraging members to join YMCAs nationwide in taking “small steps” to promote active living and healthy eating. Members are invited during the week of Sept. 22-29 to come to the YMCA of Western Monmouth County to begin to track their steps from a variety of activities…

  • Zoners to resume hearing case of dog training facility

    BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer HOWELL – Testimony on an application that seeks to allow a dog training facility to remain in operation is expected to resume in front of the Zoning Board of Adjustment on Sept. 24. Kindred Souls Canine Center, Brown Road, is owned by Peter Campione and has been operating in Howell…

  • Youths go on mission to Pa.

    FREEHOLD – The youth of the First Presbyterian Church of Freehold embarked on a journey to “make a difference” in the lives of other people during June. From June 24-29, 20 junior high school and senior high students journeyed to Pittsburgh, Pa., as part of their annual activities to give back to those who are…

  • Firm awarded contract for rec playing fields

    BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer MANALAPAN – The Township Committee has awarded a $3.8 million contract for the construction of playing fields at the Manalapan Recreation Center, Route 522, to Precise Construction. According to Deputy Mayor Michelle Roth, the Freehold company is expected to begin work this fall on the Phase One expansion of the…

  • Artists find welcoming reception at Arc gallery

    BY AMY ROSEN Staff Writer Anyone who frequents the Freehold Raceway Mall in Freehold Township has noticed there are many new and exciting structural changes going on at the mall. Some of those changes go much deeper than the interior and exterior construction projects and actually touch the people of the community on a different…

  • Law places 1 a.m. curfew on use of outdoor fireplaces

    BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD – Anyone who is planning to purchase an outdoor fireplace should be aware of new regulations governing the use of these items in Freehold Borough. At its Aug. 13 meeting, the Borough Council adopted an ordinance which regulates the use of outdoor fireplaces and chimineas. During the public…

  • Height of homes target of new code

    BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer MANALAPAN – The Township Committee may adopt a residential building height ordinance following a public hearing on Sept. 5. The Planning Board has reviewed the proposed ordinance and handed it over to the committee for a public hearing and adoption. The ordinance will establish parameters regarding allowable heights for residential…