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  • Charity bicycle ride for autism to start at BCC

    Charity bicycle ride for autism to start at BCC The fourth annual Ride for Autism will be held June 12 at Brookdale Community College, Lincroft section of Middletown. Bicyclists, who ride at their own pace, may choose from seven scenic routes through Monmouth County. The routes, ranging from distances of 7 to 100 miles, begin…

  • Famed musicians unite for local music program

    BY MARC CAVELLAStaff Writer Famed musicians unite for local music program BY MARC CAVELLA Staff Writer ABERDEEN — Several world-famous jazz musicians will participate next week in a benefit concert in an effort to raise money for the Matawan Regional High School’s music program. The concert, which will be held at the high school, Atlantic…

  • Mom faces endangerment charge

    BY DAVE BENJAMINStaff Writer BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer MANALAPAN — Police charged a township woman with endangering the welfare of a child after officers responded to a location off Pension Road at 11:36 a.m. May 12 and found a baby in a carriage. According to information provided by police, a 6-week-old girl was found…

  • Lights add final touch to field

    Lights add final touch to field MANALAPAN — With the flip of a switch the lights went on for the first time at the Manalapan Recreation Center’s John G. Castellani Memorial Field. The baseball diamond formerly known as recreation field No. 6 was dedicated in honor of Castellani, the longtime president of the Manalapan Baseball…

  • Board member appreciates chance to serve children

    Board member appreciates chance to serve children MARLBORO — The township’s K-8 school district is experiencing two milestones this month. Gail Becker, who served on the Board of Education for 12 years, stepped down from the board on May 4. She did not seek re-election in the April school vote. "It has been a wonderful…

  • Residents honored for land preservation work

    BY JANE MEGGITTStaff Writer BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer Four Monmouth County residents were recently honored by the Monmouth Conservation Foundation (MCF) for their efforts to preserve open space. The foundation presented its "Shining Star" awards during the 27th annual Board of Trustees meeting on April 18. Howell resident Elizabeth Naskiewicz was honored for her…

  • Plans for Rt. 9 bridge

    project being finalizedOfficers may directtraffic in Freeholdwhile detour is in place BY CLARE MARIE CELANOStaff Writer Plans for Rt. 9 bridge project being finalized Officers may direct traffic in Freehold while detour is in place BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer Get ready because here they come again — more road improvements. The state Department…

  • Tobasco quits freeholder race, cites need for unity

    Handlin, Stominski, Clifton left in June 8 Republican primary BY KATHY BARATTAStaff Writer Tobasco quits freeholder race, cites need for unity BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer HOWELL — Republican Councilman Peter Tobasco has withdrawn his name from the list of candidates who are seeking their party’s nomination to run for the Monmouth County Board of…

  • Mayor, council pledge to end COAH sparring

    Dems claim Kleinbergfailed to share info onmeeting with builder BY LARRY RAMERStaff Writer Mayor, council pledge to end COAH sparring Dems claim Kleinberg failed to share info on meeting with builder BY LARRY RAMER Staff Writer MARLBORO — Democratic Township Councilman Grover Burrows is charging that Republican Mayor Robert Kleinberg has ignored a campaign promise…