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  • Hackers cite assassinations as reason for targeting JCC

    BY DAVE BENJAMINStaff Writer Hackers cite assassinations as reason for targeting JCC BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer MANALAPAN — An Internet Web site that belongs to the Jewish Community Center of Monmouth County was hacked last week, apparently in retaliation for Israel’s recent assassination of two leaders of the Palestinian terrorist organization Hamas. "We were…

  • Housing group gives town more time to develop plan

    Mayor: Affordable units could workon hospital tract BY LARRY RAMERStaff Writer Housing group gives town more time to develop plan Mayor: Affordable units could work on hospital tract BY LARRY RAMER Staff Writer Marlboro has received a three-month extension from the New Jersey Council on Affordable Housing (COAH) to become compliant with state regulations on…

  • School events honor journeys to America

    Immigration Dayculminates study offamilies, foreign lands BY DAVE BENJAMINStaff Writer Immigration Day culminates study of families, foreign lands BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer PHOTOS BY DAVE BENJAMIN Taylor Mills School second-graders (l-r) Alex Chung and Robert Rettig respond to a series of questions from parent Loreen John, playing a nurse, at Ellis Island. MANALAPAN —…

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    FARRAH MAFFAI staff Students at the Freehold Intermediate School, Freehold Borough, conclude their spring concert with a rousing performance of “Stomp FIS Style” on May 4. For more, see page 12.

  • DOT has plan in place

    for bridge over Rt. 33Several residents raise objections to aspects of Freehold Twp. project BY MARK ROSMANStaff Writer for bridge over Rt. 33 Several residents raise objections to aspects of Freehold Twp. project BY MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — A $19.5 million project designed by the state Department of Transportation (DOT) calls for…

  • Teachers, board come to terms on new deal

    No details providedas both sides waitto ratify agreement BY DAVE BENJAMINStaff Writer Teachers, board come to terms on new deal No details provided as both sides wait to ratify agreement BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer A marathon negotiation session that stretched from 7 p.m. May 6 to 4:45 a.m. May 7 produced a tentative contract…

  • 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…