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  • Gordons Corner Water Co. will seek rate increase

    Manalapan officialsinitiate actionto contest proposal BY DAVE BENJAMINStaff Writer Gordons Corner Water Co. will seek rate increase Manalapan officials initiate action to contest proposal BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer MANALAPAN — The Gordons Corner Water Co., Marlboro, which serves customers in Manalapan and Marlboro, is seeking a rate increase. The matter was discussed at a…

  • Veterans receive state’s top military recognition

    Veterans receive state’s top military recognition Two special award ceremonies were held Oct. 29 at the National Guard Armory, Sea Girt, to honor 153 New Jersey veterans. Brig. Gen. Eugene Chojnacki presented these awards to veterans of World II, Korea, Vietnam and the Persian Gulf War. The New Jersey Distinguished Service Medal is the state’s…

  • Nov. 29 bazaar will boost

    Court St. education center BY CLARE MARIE CELANOStaff Writer Court St. education center BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD — The Court Street School Education Community Center needs help and the local chapter of the Federation of Business and Professional Women is planning a bazaar to provide a helping hand. According to Jean Hood…

  • Recount confirms results of election in Manalapan

    BY DAVE BENJAMINStaff Writer Recount confirms results of election in Manalapan BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer MANALAPAN — A recount has confirmed Democrat Drew Shapiro’s Election Day victory over Republican Joseph Locricchio. The recount was held on Nov. 18. At the end, there was no change in the number of votes that were counted. Shapiro,…

  • Group wants attention paid to flooding issues

    Residents meet withDEP to review town BY LINDA DeNICOLAStaff Writer Group wants attention paid to flooding issues Residents meet with DEP to review town’s approval for homes BY LINDA DeNICOLA Staff Writer FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — A small but determined group of Old Post Road area residents have serious environmental concerns about the recent approval of…

  • Health dept. slates nutrition

    demo, blood pressure screening Health dept. slates nutrition demo, blood pressure screening MANALAPAN — The Manalapan Health Department will provide a free nutrition demonstration and blood pressure screening on Nov. 20, 1-3 p.m., at Foodtown, Route 9 and Tennent Road. During the two-hour demonstration and screening, recipe cards, literature and brochures on health promotion will…

  • Town sticks with firm to finish hospital deal

    Councilman pleased withDeCotiis; says talks withstate govt are difficult BY LARRY RAMERStaff Writer Town sticks with firm to finish hospital deal Councilman pleased with DeCotiis; says talks with state govt are difficult BY LARRY RAMER Staff Writer MARLBORO — The Township Council has voted to appropriate an additional $35,000 to the law firm representing the…

  • Kleinberg: Council move a slap at incoming mayor

    Marlboro mayor-elect criticizes introductionof proposed ordinance BY LARRY RAMERStaff Writer Kleinberg: Council move a slap at incoming mayor Marlboro mayor-elect criticizes introduction of proposed ordinance BY LARRY RAMER Staff Writer MARLBORO — The Democratic-controlled Township Council and Republican Mayor-elect Robert Kleinberg clashed directly for the first time at the council’s Nov. 13 meeting. One week…

  • Athena Award 2003 presented to Sue Kozel

    Athena Award 2003 presented to Sue Kozel Sue Kozel, owner of SK Visions, Cream Ridge section of Upper Freehold, received New Jersey’s only Athena Award for 2003. Sponsored by the Western Monmouth Chamber of Commerce (WMCC), this award recognizes an individual who is an advocate for women business owners, community change, business professionalism and excels…