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  • County freeholders urge state to renew transportation fund

    FREEHOLD — The Monmouth County Board of Freeholders passed a resolution on Oct. 11 urging the state Legislature to reauthorize New Jersey’s Transportation Trust Fund, which doles out about $375 million a year in local aid to counties and municipalities. “New Jersey is facing a full-blown crisis in transportation funding and unless the fund is…

  • New committee to focus on Freehold rental issues

    BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer BY CLARE MARIE CELANOStaff Writer FREEHOLD — Borough officials have taken a step that they hope will protect the health, safety and welfare of tenants, landlords and the community. An ordinance that creates a Rental Property Advisory Committee was adopted by a unanimous vote of the Borough Council on…

  • Protection of streams could impact building

    BY TALI ISRAELI Staff Writer BY TALI ISRAELIStaff Writer MARLBORO — The Township Council has tabled an ordinance that, if adopted, would require all developments in Marlboro to comply with state regulations for storm water management. The ordinance was introduced on Sept. 22 and a public hearing was held on Oct. 6. The ordinance is…

  • ‘Charlotte’s Web’ will weave a moving story

    BY TALI ISRAELI Staff Writer BY TALI ISRAELIStaff Writer MARLBORO — A friendship between a pig and a spider blossoms in the Marlboro Players’ production of “Charlotte’s Web.” Under the direction of Jerry Donis, the musical will be performed at the Frank J. Dugan Elementary School, Topanemus Road, at 7 p.m. Oct. 21 and at…

  • Freehold officer enjoys long, rewarding career

    Chuck Ward retires after 25 years of service on borough police force BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer BY CLARE MARIE CELANOStaff Writer Chuck Ward FREEHOLD — Although Detective Sgt. William “Chuck” Ward knew he was destined to become a cop, he also knew when it was time to hang up his badge. Ward, 48,…

  • Local YMCA may build facility for Old Bridge

    BY LAUREN MATTHEW Staff Writer BY LAUREN MATTHEWStaff Writer OLD BRIDGE — The township has a new partner that is expected to fulfill the longtime goal of bringing a YMCA to the community. On Sept. 27, the Old Bridge Redevelopment Agency approved a resolution that names the YMCA of Western Monmouth County, Freehold Township, as…

  • N.J. property tax reform tops incumbents’ agenda

    Dems Panter, Morgan seeking second terms in state Assembly BY MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer BY MARK ROSMANStaff Writer Property taxes and administrative reform of government and New Jersey’s school districts are the priorities for state assemblymen Michael Panter and Dr. Robert Morgan as they seek re-election to a second term. Democrats Panter and Morgan won…

  • Route 33 studies to look at traffic, taxes, children

    BY SETH MANDEL Staff Writer BY SETH MANDELStaff Writer MONROE — Municipal officials hope to soon find out exactly what impact a proposed baseball stadium complex would have on the township. The Township Council voted to spend $75,000 on three studies focusing on the Route 33 corridor, where officials may allow a baseball stadium, retail…

  • Yard sale has new dates in town

    FREEHOLD — The Monmouth County Historical Association will hold a benefit yard sale on Oct. 15-16 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. The event was rained out last weekend. The event will be held at the MCHA’s Museum and Library, 70 Court Street. Proceeds will support the historical association’s mission of preservation and…