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  • Covered Bridge JWV marks 30 years of service

    Covered Bridge JWV marks 30 years of service Covered Bridge Post No. 536 of the Jewish War Veterans of the United States, Manalapan, recently celebrated the 30th anniversary of the post’s founding and charter­ing with a luncheon at the Freehold Gardens in Freehold Township. Covered Bridge Post has spon­sored a Cub Pack, a Boy Scout…

  • Police check boat dumped at MEMS

    BY DAVE BENJAMINStaff Writer BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer DAVE BENJAMIN Police are trying to determine who dumped this boat, “Sea Ya,” on the grounds of the Manalapan-Englishtown Middle School, Millhurst Road. MANALAPAN — Exactly who dumped a speed boat behind the Manalapan-Englishtown Middle School, Millhurst Road, is under investigation by township police. "I came…

  • Local residents earn grants for charities

    Local residents earn grants for charities Fourteen Monmouth County residents have won Prudential Community Champion awards. The award, which recognizes Prudential associates and retires who have excelled in volunteer commitment, provides grants ranging from $250 to $5,000 for each award winner’s charitable organization. The recipients from the local area are: Nancy MacKenzie of Farmingdale, a…

  • Suburban development changed face of borough

    Some businesses find they can still prosper in Englishtown BY DICK METZGARStaff Writer PHOTOS BY CHRIS KELLY staff Fireplaces of America, Main Street, Englishtown, is one of a handful of businesses that have thrived in the borough’s small-town atmosphere and crossroads location. BY DICK METZGAR Staff Writer The world began closing around the tiny historic borough of Englishtown…

  • Atty. seeks OK for new hospital services zone

    BY LINDA DeNICOLAStaff Writer Atty. seeks OK for new hospital services zone BY LINDA DeNICOLA Staff Writer FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – If a concept plan that was submitted to the Township Committee during its last workshop meeting is given a municipal stamp of approval, the area west of CentraState Medical Center on Route 537 could become…

  • Colts Neck band tuning up for community performance

    BY LINDA DeNICOLAStaff Writer Colts Neck band tuning up for community performance BY LINDA DeNICOLA Staff Writer COLTS NECK — The Colts Neck Band is gearing up for its fall concert to be held on Oct. 23 at 7:30 p.m. at Colts Neck High School, Route 537 and Five Points Road. Richard B. Frankle, director…

  • Applicant seeks approval for drive-up donut shop

    Manalapan zoners alsobeing asked to considerplan for car wash BY DAVE BENJAMINStaff Writer Applicant seeks approval for drive-up donut shop Manalapan zoners also being asked to consider plan for car wash BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer MANALAPAN — An applicant is seeking zoning board approval to build a Dunkin’ Donuts restaurant on Gordons Corner Road.…

  • Senate bill targets change in FRHSD tax structure

    Marlboro councilsupports effort bySen. John O. Bennett BY LARRY RAMERStaff Writer Senate bill targets change in FRHSD tax structure Marlboro council supports effort by Sen. John O. Bennett BY LARRY RAMER Staff Writer MARLBORO — The members of the Township Council believe that residents pay more than their fair share of taxes to the Freehold…

  • Annual art show to honor Jacob Landau

    Exhibit to feature art by Jacob Landau by Jacob Landau’s students BY LINDA DeNICOLA Staff Writer Priscilla Algava Roosevelt artist Jacob Landau was not only an extraordinary artist, he was a masterful teacher. Born in 1917, he died almost two years ago, but his legacy continues in the many artists he has nurtured and the…