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  • Town: Landscaper needs variance to run business

    BY LINDA DeNICOLAStaff Writer Town: Landscaper needs variance to run business BY LINDA DeNICOLA Staff Writer FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — A local landscaper is seeking a variance from the zoning board so that he may continue to operate his business at his Robertsville Road residence. The application is scheduled for a hearing at 7 p.m. May…

  • Antiquefest will kick off

    Freehold summer events BY CLARE MARIE CELANOStaff Writer BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD — Spring has finally arrived in the borough and the most telling evidence is on West Main Street. Restaurants and cafes have their sidewalk service in place. Tables and chairs line the outside of local eateries just waiting for people…

  • Minenna making first attempt at council seat

    GOP candidate believescode enforcement officeneeds more employees BY CLARE MARIE CELANOStaff Writer Minenna making first attempt at council seat GOP candidate believes code enforcement office needs more employees BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer Vanessa Minenna FREEHOLD — Stating that borough officials should be proactive in addressing important issues and "not wait until the horse…

  • Two face charges in assault

    MANALAPAN — Two men have been charged with aggravated assault in connection with an incident that occurred at the Olde Silver Tavern, Route 522. At 1:41 a.m. April 29, officers responded to a call that a patron had been assaulted by two individuals. An investigation determined that a 29-year-old township resident had been hit with…

  • Map of music hot spots a boost for Monmouth

    Map of music hot spots a boost for Monmouth Monmouth County’s rich and vibrant musical heritage is on display for all to see. Four county towns that are the repository of some of the greatest musical venues in New Jersey, plus the Monmouth County Department of Economic Development and Tourism, co-sponsored an effort to produce…

  • Marlboro council shaves proposed tax rate hike

    BY LARRY RAMERStaff Writer Marlboro council shaves proposed tax rate hike BY LARRY RAMER Staff Writer MARLBORO — The $27.42 million municipal budget for 2004 that was unanimously introduced by the Township Council would increase the municipal tax rate by about 1.9 cents, to a total of 43.8 cents per $100 of assessed valuation. A…

  • Committee introduces $26.2M budget for ’04

    BY DAVE BENJAMINStaff Writer Committee introduces $26.2M budget for ’04 BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer MANALAPAN — May 26 has been set as the date for a public hearing on the 2004 municipal budget. The Township Committee introduced the plan on April 28. According to information provided by Business Administrator Alayne Shepler, the spending plan…

  • Energetic students thrill fans at school concert

    BY CLARE MARIE CELANOStaff Writer Energetic students thrill fans at school concert BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD — Take a group of talented musicians, sprinkle in some sweet soulful singers, add a dash of foot stomping, hand clapping and tapping drumsticks and you have the ingredients for a wonderful night of music. Freehold…

  • Open house planned at Oakley farm

    FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — The Freehold Township Heritage Society and the Historic Preservation Commission will be presenting Springfest at Oakley Farm. This special event will take place at the historic Oakley farm homestead, Wemrock Road, on May 22 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Springfest at Oakley Farm is open to all. Some of the highlights…