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BY DAVE BENJAMINStaff Writer BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer MANALAPAN — A company that owed the township money for police services has paid its bill and charges lodged against the firm have been dismissed. Charcon USA Inc., Route 37, Toms River, has paid Manalapan $4,533.85 plus interest for services rendered by the Manalapan Police Department…

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…

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…

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 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…

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…

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…

FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — Centra-State Healthcare System and Friends’ Health Network will present a Gala Day of Wellness on Oct. 26 from 1-5 p.m. at The Greystone Manor, South Street. The program will feature nationally renowned speakers and authors Deepak Chopra, M.D., Bernie Siegel, M.D., and Rabbi Harold Kushner. Book signings will be available. Edward Soffen,…

New identity theft bill increases state penalties Gov. James E. McGreevey signed Assembly bill A-3226, which increases the penalties for anyone convicted of identity theft crimes. The bill provides restitution and restoration of a victim’s financial status and credit history, according to a press release. Attorney General Peter Harvey, members of the state police, and…