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  • 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…

  • Immigrants’ appearance at meeting touches panel

    Human relationscommittee discusses multi-faceted issue BY CLARE MARIE CELANOStaff Writer Immigrants’ appearance at meeting touches panel Human relations committee discusses multi-faceted issue BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer Day laborers wait for work at Freehold’s “muster zone” on Throckmorton Street. In an unprecedented occurrence, a group of illegal Mexican immigrants came face to face with…

  • Settlement reached on Fountains project 100 age-restricted units, 26 single-family homes to be built

    BY KATHY BARATTAStaff Writer Settlement reached on Fountains project 100 age-restricted units, 26 single-family homes to be built BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer HOWELL — The battle over the Fountains, a proposed affordable housing apartment complex, has resulted in a settlement agreement. The Fountains started almost two years ago as a Planning Board application for…

  • Equipment listed for sale on eBay

    FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — If you have ever wanted to own a used police car, now is your chance. In the age of mass computer technology, the township is going to post surplus property, including older patrol cars, for sale on the eBay online auction site. Township Administrator Tom Antus said the move will save the…

  • Guilty plea entered in ticket sales scam

    Guilty plea entered in ticket sales scam A Colts Neck man faces five years in prison for defrauding $777,000 from customers and the New Jersey treasury through his Route 9 ticket brokerage. John B. Forrest, former owner of Tri-State Ticket Exchange, 2350 Route 9, Old Bridge, pleaded guilty Sept. 12 in state Superior Court, New…

  • Cars help rev up interest in teen/community center

    BY DAVE BENJAMINStaff Writer Cars help rev up interest in teen/community center BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer DAVE BENJAMIN A sparkling blue 1930 Model A Ford was one of the vehicles featured at the car show in Manalapan. Proceeds will aid the effort to build a teen/community center. MANALAPAN — Organizers of a car show…

  • RAID leader named to head housing panel

    BY KATHY BARATTAStaff Writer RAID leader named to head housing panel BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer HOWELL — A newly created Affordable Housing Advisory Committee will keep watch on local housing issues, especially as they relate to Howell’s affordable housing obligations, according to municipal officials. The Township Council created the committee at its Sept. 15…