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  • Lives of Israeli-Arabs will be topic of lecture

    MANALAPAN — A lecture about the predicament of Israeli-Arabs caught between their Israeli and Arab identities will be conducted by Saliba Sarsar, associate president for academic program initiatives and professor of political science at Monmouth University, West Long Branch. Sarsar will speak at the Monmouth County Library Headquarters, 125 Symmes Drive, on Nov. 7 at…

  • Superintendent reports on violence, vandalism

    BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer BY DAVE BENJAMINStaff Writer The Freehold Regional High School District Board of Education recently held its annual public hearing to report on the number of acts of violence, vandalism and substance abuse that occurred in the previous school year. The FRHSD is the largest high school district in New Jersey…

  • Datebook

    • Roast beef dinner will be served Nov. 6 from 4-7 p.m. at the Reformed Church of Freehold, 67 W. Main St. The cost is $12 for adults, $5 for ages 6-12, free for age 5 and younger. Menu: appetizers, salads, entree, vegetables, hot rolls, beverages and desserts. Take-out dinners also will be available (call…

  • Public works employees make bid for better deal

    BY LINDA DeNICOLA Staff Writer BY LINDA DeNICOLAStaff Writer FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — Public works employees picketed in front of the municipal building on the evening of Oct. 26 shouting, “1, 2, 3, 4, We need money because we’re poor.” Although loud, the employees did not obstruct the path of Township Committee members and residents who…

  • Former Wings guitarist will appear in Freehold

    Laurence Juber, who was voted the No. 1 guitarist by the readers of “Fingerstyle Guitar” magazine and honored by the Martin guitar company with his own “LJ” signature model, will be appearing at three events in New York and New Jersey over the weekend of Nov. 5-8. On Nov. 5, Juber will perform solo at…

  • Avallone runs unopposed for committee seat

    BY LINDA DeNICOLA Staff Writer BY LINDA DeNICOLAStaff Writer FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — Dorothy Avallone is running unopposed on Nov. 2 to keep her seat on the five-member Township Committee. Avallone has served on the governing body since 1984 and has been elected mayor six times by her fellow committee members. She has served as mayor…

  • Commuters will begin using new lot in 2005

    Businesses contributing to cost of new traffic light on Union Hill Road BY LARRY RAMER Staff Writer BY LARRY RAMERStaff Writer MARLBORO — The operators of Exclusive Plaza, Union Hill Road, have informed the township that they do not want to continue leasing parking spots to the municipality after the current one-year lease expires. A…

  • Auditions

    Georgian Court University, Lake-wood, will hold auditions for its Chorale for the Christmas season on Oct. 28 at 7:30 p.m. in the Music Building, room 101. Program selections will include Handel, Bach, Mozart and “Silver Bells.” Details: Myra, (732) 987-2624. The Arcadian Chorale, Matawan, is seeking male vocalists to join its ensemble. Membership is open…

  • Democrats seek to break GOP control

    BY DICK METZGAR Staff Writer BY DICK METZGARStaff Writer Important and relevant issues concerning the running of Monmouth County came to the forefront following the June primary elections for two open three-year seats on the Board of Freeholders. Within the past two weeks these issues have all but been obscured by charges and counter charges…