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    MIGUEL JUAREZ staff Paul Schlaflin, a resident of Hamilton Park, Marlboro, is concerned about the future of the mobile-home development, which has a lease for its land with the municipality. See staff writer Tali Israeli’s story, page 12.

  • Agreement reached on uses at Bonim fields

    Girls softball league will now share space at planned facility BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer BY KATHY BARATTAStaff Writer Howell HOWELL — A meeting among representatives of several Howell youth sports organizations and municipal officials has resulted in a home for girls softball and practice fields for Pop Warner football. In attempting to accommodate the…

  • Four years later, ‘threat is that we will forget’

    Monmouth County 9/11 Memorial unveiled on bluff overlooking NYC Manalapan Police Department Detective Paul Seetoo leads off the Monmouth County Police Pipes and Drums’ rendition of “Amazing Grace” during dedication ceremonies. It’s the day we swore we’d never forget. And yet, four years later, some already have. “Our greatest enemy is complacency,” said Frances Fragos…

  • Developer makes changes in Village retail center

    BY MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer BY MARK ROSMANStaff Writer MANALAPAN — The Village at Manalapan will return for a hearing before the Planning Board on Nov. 10. Plans for the 500,000-square-foot retail center have been revised, according to information presented by the applicant at a Sept. 8 meeting. A continued public hearing on the plan…

  • Developer charged with gun threat

    Spalliero jailed without bail for violating terms of release on prior charges BY MICHELLE ROSENBERG Staff Writer BY MICHELLE ROSENBERGStaff Writer Things are looking down for controversial Monmouth County developer Anthony Spalliero as a list of legal woes is piling up. Spalliero, 63, of Hazlet, was taken into custody by the U.S. Attorney’s Office on…

  • Better Business Bureau cautions relief donors

    Hurricane Katrina has prompted some people to take advantage of other people’s eagerness to assist victims, according to the Better Business Bureau (BBB). The BBB of New Jersey, Trenton, has compiled a list of what donors should keep especially alert of during this post-disaster situation, according to Melissa Companick, associate director of the state BBB.…

  • Fund-raiser will aid repairs at group home

    BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer BY DAVE BENJAMINStaff Writer ENGLISHTOWN — It’s time to say OK to Opportunity Knocks, a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing the capacity of adult individuals with developmental disabilities. In an effort to defray the costs of needed repairs and maintenance for a Dey Street group residential home, Opportunity Knocks Inc.…

  • Concert series to continue with Smithereens guitarist

    BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer BY CLARE MARIE CELANOStaff Writer FREEHOLD — One of the founding members of the rock band the Smithereens will be the latest featured artist in a series of house concerts in the borough. Jim Babjak, of Manalapan, songwriter and lead guitarist for the Smithereens, will team up with Kristin…

  • Hurricane victims will benefit from fund-raiser

    BY TALI ISRAELI Staff Writer BY TALI ISRAELIStaff Writer MARLBORO — Residents of the community are coming together to lend a hand to hurricane victims in New Orleans. Residents Eddie Kay and Jeff Rosen will host a Hurricane Katrina fund-raiser at Brioso restaurant, Route 9, on Sept. 27 at 7 p.m. The dinner, which includes…