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  • Malave to share GOP ideals among Latinos

    Bolstered by role at RNC, Howell delegate on mission to get out vote BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer BY KATHY BARATTAStaff Writer Howell Councilman Juan Malave was a delegate at the Republican National Convention in New York City and had a chance to meet former presidential candidate Arizona Sen. John McCain. HOWELL — Township Councilman…

  • Lack of building permits nets Spalliero local fines

    Marlboro inspectors say developer BY LARRY RAMER Staff Writer BY LARRY RAMERStaff Writer PHOTO COURTESY OF MARLBORO TOWNSHIP Marlboro officials claim developer Tony Spalliero was installing a pool in the back yard of his home on Old Mill Road without the proper permits when inspectors discovered the violation last week. MARLBORO — Developer Anthony Spalliero…

  • Virus found in second bird

    MANALAPAN — A second blue jay found in the western portion of the township has tested positive for West Nile virus. “The Manalapan Health Department has been advised that a blue jay collected by the Western Monmouth Animal Control on Sept. 8 was tested and found positive for West Nile virus,” said Dave Richardson, health…

  • Sheriff’s program graduates 57

    Graduation ceremonies for the recruits who participated in Sheriff Youth Week were held recently at the Monmouth County Police Academy, Freehold Township. Sheriff Youth Week provides Monmouth County residents ages 13-18 the opportunity to explore interests in law enforcement through police academy-style training and instruction. The five-day program was free, and uniform shirts, hats and…

  • 3 men injured in two attacks

    BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer BY CLARE MARIE CELANOStaff Writer FREEHOLD — Three men ended up at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township, with injuries suffered during the commission of two separate crimes. According to Freehold Borough police Capt. Michael DiAiso, a 19-year-old Hispanic male and a 17-year-old Hispanic male were assaulted as they were…

  • Manalapan to host band competition

    MANALAPAN — The Manalapan High School Marching Braves Band will serve as host for a marching band competition Sept. 26 as part of the United States Scholastic Band Association (USSBA) competition festivities for 2004. The event, which begins at noon, will feature seven marching bands and color guards performing for judges on the football field.…

  • Construction delays blamed on ‘red tape’

    Howell officials detail reasons permitting process takes so long BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer BY KATHY BARATTAStaff Writer HOWELL — Residents aren’t the only ones who wish the municipal permit process was a speedier one. Township officials say they do the best they can to get homeowners on their way as quickly as possible in…

  • Library due for updates

    BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer BY CLARE MARIE CELANOStaff Writer FREEHOLD — Residents who are patrons of the Freehold Public Library will soon see some major changes in the way the library keeps track of its books. For starters, patrons will no longer see librarians stamping the books they check out to take home.…

  • Freeholders approve interim improvements to Route 524

    HOWELL — The Monmouth County Board of Freeholders has approved interim plans for improvements to the intersection of county Route 524 (Adelphia-Farmingdale Road) and Squankum-Yellowbrook Road (county Route 524A). Both roads are county highways and under the jurisdiction of the board. “Some time ago we recognized the problems on this part of Adelphia-Farmingdale Road,” said…