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Town plans to upgrade court safety
BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer BY CLARE MARIE CELANOStaff Writer FREEHOLD – With a directive from the state Supreme Court in hand, plans are in the works to enhance the safety of the town’s municipal court operation. According to Borough Administrator Joseph Bellina, a municipal court security committee has developed a plan and is…
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First-aider pleads guilty
On Jan. 22, Charles Yaeger, 28, of Freehold, pleaded guilty to charges of third-degree official misconduct and third degree theft in connection with his volunteer position at the Farmingdale-Howell First Aid Squad, according to a press release from the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office. As a result of the plea, Yaeger faces a term of up…
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AAA offers helpful tips for winter driving
Winter driving is challenging for even the most experienced drivers, but slippery roads can be especially difficult for the novice dealing with ice and snow for the first time, according to AAA Mid-Atlantic. “Teens lack driving experience, pure and simple, whether in January or in June. But parents can help immeasurably,” said David Weinstein, public…
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Donation will fund counseling sessions
The Freehold Community Counseling Center received a $5,000 contribution from a donor who wishes to remain anonymous and asked that the funds be used for services related to children and adolescents. The donation will be dedicated funds set up for counseling children and adolescents in areas such as social skills, parent-child problems and anger management.…
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Exhibit to show unique village in Israel
FREEHOLD – The Court Street School Education Community Center will present “Pictures from a New World: An African American Village in Israel,” Feb. 17-18 from 2-5 p.m. Tickets are $20 for adults and $5 for children under 12. For tickets to the exhibition, call (732) 303-8724. The exhibition, “Pictures from a New World: An African…
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Musich to chair Zoning Board
BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer BY KATHY BARATTAStaff Writer MANALAPAN – The Zoning Board of Adjustment met on Jan. 18 to reorganize for the new year. Maryann Musich, who served as vice chairwoman of the board in 2006, was elected to serve as chairman for 2007. Musich, who is the administrator of the East Brunswick…
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Student excels at spelling
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – Fifty Freehold Township fifth-graders competed in the ninth annual spelling bee sponsored by the Noontime Optimist Club of Freehold on Jan. 24. All five of the Free-hold Township School District’s elementary schools were represented in the competition which was open to all fifth-graders in the township. Freehold Township families, teachers and administrators…
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Parade promoters still seek funding for event
BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer BY CLARE MARIE CELANOStaff Writer FREEHOLD – Volunteers who have worked on the Memorial Day Parade Committee need a little help from their friends. The Memorial Day parade in downtown Freehold has been an event that residents and visitors look forward to each May. Parade officials do not want…
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On Campus
Bradley Pollock, son of Sandy and Marty Pollock of Marlboro, has been named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), Rochester, N.Y. A third-year student in RIT’s College of Applied Science and Technology, Pollock is studying packaging science. He is a 2004 graduate of Marlboro High School. Erica…
