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  • Two boards will discuss school plan

    BY TALI ISRAELI Staff Writer BY TALI ISRAELIStaff Writer MARLBORO — The $69.4 million K-8 school budget that was defeated by 114 votes on April 19 is being put in the hands of the Township Council. The council will review the 2005-06 school year budget and decide whether to leave it as the Board of…

  • Republicans seek council nominations

    BY TALI ISRAELI Staff Writer BY TALI ISRAELIStaff Writer MARLBORO — Four Republican candidates are running in the June 7 primary for the right to seek three seats on the Township Council in November. The terms presently held by Republican Councilman Jeff Cantor and Democratic councilmen Barry Denkensohn and James Mione will expire on Dec.…

  • Yesteryear

    100 years ago The work of the YMCA in Monmouth County under the direction of the Rev. Archibald Cullens is becoming a great factor in the lives of the young men in the various communities in which branches have been started, and large numbers are now spending their evenings in social enjoyment under elevating influences.…

  • Driver faces charges after 4-car crash

    BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer BY DAVE BENJAMINStaff Writer MANALAPAN — The driver of a Chevrolet Express passenger van was charged with careless driving following a collision that shut down Route 9 on April 21. The accident which occurred at 8:09 a.m. injured two people and closed off one lane of Route 9 south near…

  • Xtreme fun in Brick

    Clockwise from top left — Allen Walsh, 18, Manahawkin, takes his turn during the skateboard contest in Brick Saturday. Subseven entertains the crowd after the skateboard demo at the Drum Point Sports Complex. Matt Jones, Brick, receives the first-place prize for the sponsored division. Matt Jones performs his award-winning tricks on the ramps. Onlookers check…

  • Rent control may be on table in Freehold

    BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer BY CLARE MARIE CELANOStaff Writer FREEHOLD — Members of the Human Relations Committee are always seeking ways to improve the quality of life for residents. On the list of ideas that members are exploring is the possibility of instituting a rent control plan in the borough. A discussion about…

  • Democrats choose council candidates for ’05 election

    All new faces running for the three open Township Council seats BY JENNIFER DOME Staff Writer BY JENNIFER DOMEStaff Writer BRICK — The Brick Township Democratic Municipal Committee has announced its slate of candidates for the 2005 Township Council race. The council seats now held by Kathy Russell, Gregory Kavanagh and Fred Underwood, all Democrats,…

  • Outstanding students honored by h.s. district

    BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer BY DAVE BENJAMINStaff Writer DAVE BENJAMIN The Freehold Regional High School District recently honored six students as a Student Achiever of the Year. The honorees are (l-r) Christopher Caponetti, Colts Neck High School; Swarup Swaminathan, Freehold High School; Caitlin Ross, Freehold Township High School; Christina Rourke, Howell High School; Ryan…

  • Council to OK funds for vehicles

    Agreement will give twp. better interest rates BY JENNIFER DOME Staff Writer BY JENNIFER DOMEStaff Writer BRICK — The Township Council was expected to approve an agreement with the Morris County Improvement Authority on Tuesday for the purchase of police cars and public works vehicles and equipment. At the council’s public meeting April 12, council…