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Youth guilty in ATV case
HOWELL — A 16-year-old male was found guilty of one count of second degree aggravated assault and one count of fourth degree assault by auto on Dec. 7 following a trial before state Superior Court Judge James J. McGann, sitting in Freehold. The charges stemmed from an incident that occurred in Howell on Nov. 14,…
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Parish plans $3.5M project to meet community’s needs
HOWELL — The Rev. Brendan Williams, pastor of the Roman Catholic Church of St. Veronica, Route 9 north, does not like the idea of having to ask his parishioners for money — especially $3.5 million. But with a parish that has grown to more than 5,500 families and strained the facilities, Williams must make that…
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Council lauds Colonials for sterling soccer season
BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer BY CLARE MARIE CELANOStaff Writer CLARE MARIE CELANO The Freehold High School girls soccer team was honored by the Borough Council onDec. 4 in recognition of its outstanding 21-1-1 season. See story, page 48. FREEHOLD — Girls rule! At least they do in Freehold Borough these days. The Freehold…
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Indictment hits builders with corruption charges
Marlboro A federal investigation into corrupt activities has ensnared three area residents who have developed residential and commercial projects in Marlboro for years. On Dec. 6, U.S. Attorney Christopher J. Christie announced the indictment of brothers Steven Meiterman, 44, of Marlboro, and Bernard Meiterman, 42, of Manalapan, and their business partner Edward Kay, 38, of…
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Artists invited to join exhibition
MIDDLETOWN — The Monmouth County Arts Council (MCAC) invites artists to submit work for the 28th annual Juried Art Show and Sale. The exhibition will run from Jan. 27 through March 4 at the Monmouth Museum on the Brookdale Community College campus in the Lincroft section of Middletown. Open to artists in all fine arts/media,…
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Officials reject resident’s call to resign from office
BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer BY CLARE MARIE CELANOStaff Writer FREEHOLD — Resident Tom Baldwin, who is a regular speaker at Borough Council meetings, rose from his seat during the Dec. 4 meeting and once again asked Mayor Michael Wilson to step down from his position. He also asked Councilman Marc Le Vine to…
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Counselor urges parents to stay ahead of curve
HAZLET — More than 30 percent of unplanned pregnancies occur while those involved are under the influence of alcohol and other drugs. On average, 1.5 million people between the ages of 12 and 17 need treatment for an alcohol problem. Half of all people who die in alcohol-related motor vehicle crashes are teenagers. For parents…
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Changes in zoning die at meeting
BY LARRY HLAVENKA JR. Staff Writer BY LARRY HLAVENKA JR.Staff Writer HOWELL — At the Dec. 5 Township Council meeting, one of the final times the current members of the governing body will sit together on the dais, its members spent the session the way they have spent most of the year — at odds…
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MIGUEL JUAREZ staff Howell High School’s Jason Amato (22) is congratulated by teammates after he ran 83 yards for a touchdown with a blocked field goal during the Central Jersey Group IV championship game Sunday at Rutgers Stadium. The Rebels came up short against Hunterdon Central. For more, see Sports.
