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  • Kershaw, Ammiano re-elected

    FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – Running uncontested, Anthony J. Ammiano and Raymond A. Kershaw won re-election to the Township Committee on Election Day, Nov. 7. Ammiano received 6,069 votes and Kershaw received 5,921 votes, according to the Monmouth County Internet Web site. “The residents of Freehold Township are very special,” Kershaw said in reaction to the voter…

  • Independence for Howell team sweeps three seats

    Walsh, Dalton, Howell win four-year terms on Howell council BY LARRY HLAVENKA JR. Staff Writer BY LARRY HLAVENKA JR.Staff Writer HOWELL – In the end, Election Day turned out to be Independence Day instead. The Independence for Howell ticket comprised of Angela Dalton, Michael Howell and Robert Walsh defeated the Republican slate of Mauro R.…

  • Violent incidents documented

    BY TALI ISRAELI Staff Writer BY TALI ISRAELIStaff Writer MARLBORO – The township’s K-8 school district experienced four acts of violence and vandalism during the 2005-06 school year. At a Board of Education meeting held Oct. 17, Superintendent of Schools David Abbott informed the public of the four incidents of violence, all of which occurred…

  • Applebee’s aids Toys for Tots

    Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar is inviting children, their friends and families to enjoy “Breakfast with Santa” on Dec. 2 from 8:30-10:30 a.m. With the $10 per person donation to Toys for Tots, guests get breakfast, compliments of Applebee’s, and receive goodies. Children under 2 are admitted free. Bring a camera for photos with Santa.…

  • Freehold Borough settles U.S. suit with immigrants

    Agreement ends litigation that began in 2003 BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer BY CLARE MARIE CELANOStaff Writer A lawsuit brought upon Freehold Borough by day laborers in Freehold has finally been settled. Members of the Borough Council were expected to discuss the particulars of the settlement at their meeting on Nov. 13. The lawsuit…

  • Adult education program to be offered

    FREEHOLD – The Freehold Jewish Center will present an adult education program featuring Sarah Elshazly, who will speak on a unique aspect of the Israel-Arab situation, 10:30 a.m. Dec. 3 at the Freehold Jewish Center, 59 Broad Street. Elshazly, co-chair of American Middle East Leadership Network and Ishmael and Isaac foundation, was born in Haifa,…

  • Braves capture CJ IV title

    PHOTOS BY CHRIS KELLY staff Manalapan High School soccer players had every reason to smile after the Braves won the Central Jersey Group IV state sectional championship on Nov. 10 at the Manalapan Recreation Center. (Above) Caner Semen advances the ball upfield against Hunterdon Central High School during the match and (right) Jay Berger was…

  • Stagecoach Road farm preserved in Millstone

    County is looking at 300 more acres in Back Bone Hill Rd. area MILLSTONE – The township has just preserved another family farm. Just a couple of months after its announcement of the preservation of the Rising Sun farm on Rising Sun Tavern Road in Millstone, the Monmouth County Board of Freeholders announced on Oct.…

  • Latino festival to take place at Freehold Borough school

    Freehold Borough FREEHOLD – Residents and guests are welcome to attend the second annual Latino Festival to be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 19 at the Park Avenue Elementary School, Park Avenue. Festival chairman Laz Cardenas said, “The Latino community is becoming more and more important to the town and the festival…