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  • There’s order in chaos; learn to love the clutter

    Lori C linch Are We There Yet? I’m convinced that there are two types of women in this world. There are the orderly and systematic types, and there are the chaotic women, such as myself, who cram stuff wherever we can. The systematic gals make organization look easy. They know where the mate is to…

  • Law would allow appeals of zoning cases to council

    BY LARRY RAMER Staff Writer BY LARRY RAMERStaff Writer MARLBORO — The Township Council has introduced an ordinance that, if adopted, would allow certain decisions made by the zoning board to be appealed to the council. At the present time zoning board decisions may only be appealed in state Superior Court. The ordinance will come…

  • Johnny B. Freeholder?

    Keyport BY KAREN E. BOWES Staff Writer BY KAREN E. BOWESStaff Writer John Merla Keyport Mayor John Merla is seeking to replace longtime Freeholder Harry Larrison Jr. in a special Dec. 18 election. If selected by the Republican County Committee, Merla plans to stay on as mayor until the end of the shortened term, then…

  • Fight brings officers to bar

    BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer BY CLARE MARIE CELANOStaff Writer FREEHOLD — Police responded to a report of a fight at Denims restaurant and bar, Park Avenue, on Nov. 25 that led to the hospitalization of a borough man and an injury to an officer. According to Freehold Borough police Capt. Michael DiAiso, upon…

  • Resident renews request for emergency access st.

    When Hawkins Road is blocked, people cannot leave the area BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer BY DAVE BENJAMINStaff Writer MANALAPAN — A resident has once again asked the Township Committee to develop an emergency access route into and out of a semi-isolated area of the township that has been dubbed the Hawkins Road peninsula. Hawkins…

  • Teens’ conditions show improvement

    MANALAPAN — Two teenagers who were injured in a Nov. 27 motor vehicle accident were listed in good condition last week, while a third teenager who was riding in the same car was discharged from the hospital. In a Dec. 2 update on the accident, Capt. Louis Moreto said the 16-year-old passenger had been discharged…

  • Sociology of Sport will be topic of college course

    Sports are a major part of society, captivating human interest and initiating a variety of activities. A significant amount of leisure time is devoted to participating in or viewing sports and now, at Brookdale Community College, Lincroft, students can study the field from a sociological perspective. The Sociology of Sport is a new course to…

  • Request for use variance rejected by zoning board

    Elite Fitness owners may seek a different location in Marlboro BY LARRY RAMER Staff Writer BY LARRY RAMERStaff Writer MARLBORO — A proposal to build a large sports center on Vanderburg Road is dead, at least for now. The zoning board voted 5-0 on Dec. 1 to deny applicant Elite Fitness’s request to build a…

  • Marlboro plans a day of holiday fun

    MARLBORO — The Marlboro Town-ship Recreation and Parks Commission will present “A Very Merry Holiday Celebration” for children of all ages. The holiday program will take place on Dec. 12 from noon to 4 p.m. at the Marlboro Recreation Community Center, 1996 Recreation Way, off Wyncrest Road. Free activities include a family picture with Santa…