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Two schools evacuated by bomb threats on same day
Marlboro police continue to seek those behind pranks BY MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer BY MARK ROSMANStaff Writer MARLBORO – Police are continuing to investigate a pair of bomb threats that caused the evacuation of Marlboro High School, Route 79, and the Marlboro Middle School, Route 520, on April 24. Marlboro police Lt. Douglas Van Note…
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Bomb threat nets probation
FREEHOLD – A 14-year-old boy from Manalapan was sentenced to one year of probation on April 23 and ordered to pay approximately $2,000 in fines after admitting to leaving a note containing a false bomb threat at the Manalapan-English-town Middle School, Millhurst Road. Additionally, the juvenile’s driving privileges were revoked by the court for six…
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Asian heritage festival returns to Manalapan
BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer BY KATHY BARATTAStaff Writer MANALAPAN – The second annual Asian Heritage Festival will be held May 5 from 1-5 p.m. at Manalapan High School, Church Lane, off Tennent Road. Presented by the Manalapan Arts Council (MAC) under the auspices of the Manalapan Recreation Department, the festival will celebrate all Asian…
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Planner says pharmacy would improve location
BY ELANA ARON Correspondent BY ELANA ARON Correspondent FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – The Zoning Board of Adjustment continued to hear testimony at its April 24 meeting from representatives of an applicant that wants to build a Walgreens pharmacy on Route 9. The Cornerstone Group is applying for a use variance and proposing to construct a 14,820-square-foot…
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Former ballplayer enjoyed visiting Pine Brook pupils
BY MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer BY MARK ROSMANStaff Writer A former major league baseball player who called Manalapan home has died at the age of 82. The death of Lou Limmer on April 1 was reported by the Jewish Telegraphic Agency (JTA). Limmer was residing in Boca Raton, Fla., at the time of his death,…
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Office building gains OK from Marlboro planners
BY VICTORIA HURLEY-SCHUBERT Staff Writer BY VICTORIA HURLEY-SCHUBERTStaff Writer MARLBORO – After more than an hour of listening to residents voice concerns about traffic and safety issues, the Planning Board on April 18 approved the construction of a three-story office building on Hartman Road. The building, to be owned by Marlboro 18 LLC, will have…
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Chimineas, fire pits draw attention of town council
BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer BY CLARE MARIE CELANOStaff Writer FREEHOLD – If you have your heart set on adding a fire pit or a chiminea to your backyard decor, better check with Freehold Borough officials first. The issue of chimineas and fire pits, as well as other modes of outdoor burning containers, was…
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Planners OK Rite Aid
BY VICTORIA HURLEY-SCHUBERT Staff Writer BY VICTORIA HURLEY-SCHUBERTStaff Writer MARLBORO – A Rite Aid pharmacy on Route 79 south adjacent to the Bear Brook Commons shopping center has received Planning Board approval. The pharmacy is being developed by David Steiner and Martin Heller, owners of the Bear Brook Commons, said attorney Ron Gasiorowski, of Red…
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On Campus
Carinna Scotti, daughter of Amy and Richard Scotti of Marlboro, has been named to Phi Beta Kappa at The George Washington University, Washington, D.C. Scotti is a 2004 graduate of Marlboro High School. She is pursuing a major in psychology with a concentration in child development. Sara D. Eskenazi, daughter of Joe and Cathy Eskenazi…
