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Air Force base sets open house
For the first time since 2001, McGuire Air Force Base, Wrightstown, is scheduled to host an open house and air show. The Joint Military Forces Open House at McGuire is scheduled for June 4-5. Gates will open at 9 a.m. for the free event. The air show is from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. “The…
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Pay-to-play code dies in 3-2 committee vote
Manalapan officials may discuss return to 2004 anti-corruption laws BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer MANALAPAN — After defeating the proposed Municipal Anti-Racketeering and Corruption Ordinance (MARCO) on May 11, the Township Committee tonight may discuss the possibility of returning to anti-corruption ordinances that were enacted in 2004 and repealed early in 2005. Comments made by…
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Parade, ceremony to honor America’s fallen soldiers
BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD — As the United States remains engaged in a war against terrorism in Iraq and Afghanistan, and as American soldiers continue to place their lives on the line every minute of every day, those who have died in service to the nation will be honored on Monday, Memorial…
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Manalapan teen charged with robbery
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer MANALAPAN — The owner of a Gordons Corner Road convenience store fought off a young woman who was attempting to rob the business in the early evening hours of May 15. The 18-year-old woman was subsequently arrested by Manalapan police officers who responded to the scene at about 7 p.m.…
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Yesteryear
100 years ago It has been suggested in the Freehold Transcript that, if a proper expression of public opinion is made at this time, an extension of the trolley line from Matawan to Freehold may be secured. In other words, it is stated that the manager of the trolley company controlling the line west [may]…
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Zoners start to review 90 apartments
BY TALI ISRAELI Staff Writer MARLBORO — A proposed age-restricted development has received two variances from the Zoning Board of Adjustment, but still need a third. The Grande at Marlboro, formerly known as Brownstone Commons, is a proposed 90-unit, two-story, age-restricted residential rental complex consisting of 30 one-bedroom units and 60 two-bedroom units. The property…
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Board gets first look at plans for Village
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer BY DAVE BENJAMINStaff Writer MANALAPAN — Several issues were raised when The Village at Manalapan had its first hearing before the Planning Board on May 12. Manalapan Retail Realty Partners is proposing to build a commercial center at Millhurst Road and Route 33. Planning Board Attorney Rick J. DeNoia Jr.…
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Spokeswoman resigns post at Sheriff’s Office
BY KAREN E. BOWESStaff Writer FREEHOLD — Janna Montague, the undersheriff appointed May 2 by Monmouth County Sheriff Joseph Oxley, resigned May 13 amid widespread criticism of her $62,000 starting salary. Montague, of Long Branch, was only on the job two weeks as the undersheriff in charge of public information. In that time, editorials appeared…
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Congestion, traffic vex residents
BY CLARE MARIE CELANOStaff Writer FREEHOLD — Summer brings many pleasant sights to the borough, such as diners eating in the outdoor cafes on Main Street and people strolling along the streets or riding bicycles through town. Summer also brings an increase in traffic to a town that already deals with the issue every day.…
