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On Campus
Syracuse University, Syracuse, N.Y., announced that the following students from the local area were named to the dean’s list for the fall semester: Jessica Cohen and Tracey Rosen, both of Manalapan; Kristine Delgado and Jennifer Duggan, of Freehold; Kristen Jones of Howell; and Inna Melamed of Marlboro. All are enrolled in the College of Arts…
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Elaborate Village awaits town’s action
BY MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer BY MARK ROSMANStaff Writer Calling western Monmouth County “one of the sweet spots in the country” where the average household income exceeds $160,000, developer Richard J. Brunelli has a vision that he wants to bring to life. His vision is the development of The Village at Manalapan, a mixed-use commercial,…
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Yesteryear
100 years ago At the meeting of the Freehold Town Council Monday night Chief Commissioner Sutphin said he had seen a report to a local newspaper to the effect that a clergyman in Freehold had made the public statement that information had been routed to him that liquor was sold in Freehold on Sunday. The…
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Residents seeking seats on local school boards
New Jersey residents will head to the polls on April 19 to select members of local boards of education. Board members work with school administrators to oversee the operation of the Garden State’s school districts. School board members serve without compensation. The following residents have filed to run: Colts Neck Four residents are seeking three…
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Town to buy two properties
MANALAPAN — Municipal officials announced on Feb. 23 that they have voted to purchase the Dreyer and Herbert parcels on Route 522 (Freehold-Englishtown Road) next to the Manalapan Recreation Center. “We reached an agreement in principal,” Mayor William Scherer said. “It hasn’t been signed yet, but the township attorney has assured me that it will…
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SAT now asks students to provide ‘write’ stuff
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer BY DAVE BENJAMINStaff Writer With the introduction of a new format for the SAT and PSAT examinations, students and parents in the Freehold Regional High School District are aiming to stay well informed of the changes. In an effort to bring students and parents up to date, the Marlboro High…
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Scouts compete at derby
SEAN DWYER Mike Stringer, 16, of Freehold Troop 155’s Liger patrol, cooks seasoned meat during the Feb. 12 Klondike Derby at Quail Hill Scout Reservation, Manalapan. The derby showcases the Scouts’ outdoor skills. The Klondike Derby, an all-day annual winter event, was held on Feb. 12 at the Quail Hill Scout Reservation, Manal-apan. Troops from…
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Hotel owner still wants to complete renovations
BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer BY CLARE MARIE CELANOStaff Writer FREEHOLD — A fire that did damage to the American Hotel on Feb. 17 has not altered plans to renovate the landmark, according to Agim Kelmendi, who owns the property. Kelmendi told the News Transcript on March 3 that he intends to “move ahead”…
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Children learn that help is only a phone call away
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer BY DAVE BENJAMINStaff Writer DAVE BENJAMIN Clark Mills School first-grader Jason Meisner practices calling 911 for help during a program sponsored by the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office. MANALAPAN — First-graders at the Clark Mills School are practicing how to call 911 in the event they find themselves involved in an…
