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  • Model-T brings back memories of a simpler time

    Tennent farmer used 1915 Ford as a truck and touring automobile BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer BY CLARE MARIE CELANOStaff Writer MIGUEL JUAREZ Edward Burke (l) and Bob Allerton look stylish on Kruise Nite in Freehold Borough in the Model-T Ford that was bought new for $400 in 1915 by Burke’s father, Samuel. Kruise…

  • Officer honored by dept.

    BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer BY DAVE BENJAMINStaff Writer MANALAPAN — A police officer’s outstanding efforts throughout 2004 earned him the honor of being named the Manalapan Police Department’s Officer of the Year. Senior officers in the Manalapan Police Depart-ment paid tribute to Officer of the Year Patrolman Edward Hedden during the July 6 meeting…

  • Children, adults share good times, friendship

    Big Brothers Big Sisters seeks adult volunteers for long list of children BY ADAM RIBACK Correspondent BY ADAM RIBACKCorrespondent Big Brothers Big Sisters has been creating lifetime friendships for almost 30 years in Monmouth County. The community service program is a chapter of a national organization that has been aiding young people for 100 years.…

  • Town plans to move on rec center

    BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer BY KATHY BARATTAStaff Writer HOWELL — Municipal officials will likely seek to issue bonds this fall so the town can purchase a 300-acre parcel near the Manasquan Reservoir on Georgia Tavern Road, according to finance officer Jeffrey Filiatreault. The site is known locally as the Harms-Pinnacle site after the two…

  • Municipal issues confront Englishtown candidates

    Two incumbents, one newcomer seek council seats BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer BY CLARE MARIE CELANOStaff Writer ENGLISHTOWN — A sitting member on the Borough Council has changed her party affiliation because she no longer identifies with the Republican Party ideals she once found appropriate. This fall, Jayne Gallagher will be running for re-election…

  • Home confinement sentence issued in tax evasion case

    A Millstone Township resident has been sentenced for his actions in a case that involved tax evasion and a second violation of federal law. According to information provided by law enforcement authorities, David Hass, of the Clarksburg section of Millstone, was sentenced on July 14 to six months of home confinement by Judge Joel Pisano.…

  • ‘Night Out’ gives cops, kids a chance to share

    BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer BY CLARE MARIE CELANOStaff Writer FREEHOLD — Residents and visitors to the borough are invited to spend the evening of Aug. 2 with the Freehold Borough Police Department as the community celebrates National Night Out 2005. The event is the police department’s way of “giving something back to the…

  • In the Service

    Coast Guard Seaman James E. Boguslawski recently graduated from the U.S. Coast Guard Recruit Training Center, Cape May, and was promoted to his current rank. The eight-week curriculum involved classroom academics and practical instruction in military customs and courtesies, water safety and survival, seamanship skills, first aid, fire fighting and marksmanship. A major emphasis was…

  • Council prepares next group of rezoning laws

    BY TALI ISRAELI Staff Writer BY TALI ISRAELIStaff Writer MARLBORO — The Township Council recently introduced two of nine rezoning ordinances that, if adopted, will implement the municipality’s revised master plan. The two principles of the master plan, which was adopted by the Planning Board in February and now awaits council approval, are to curb…