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  • Grace period extended to Sept. 2 for taxpayers in Manalapan

    By dave benjaminStaff Writer Grace period extended to Sept. 2 for taxpayers in Manalapan By dave benjamin Staff Writer MANALAPAN — An extension of the grace period for paying residential property tax bills has been approved for the third quarter beginning Aug. 1. In a resolution passed at the July 23 Township Committee meeting, members…

  • Gassing of geese gets activist’s dander up

    Colts Neck health officerdefends town By larry ramerStaff Writer Gassing of geese gets activist’s dander up Colts Neck health officer defends town’s action By larry ramer Staff Writer COLTS NECK — Geese who call the township home are at the center of a controversy between Colts Neck officials and a New Jersey activist. At the…

  • Tennent Estates gains OK in 7-0 zoning board vote

    Additional lot coverageto be allowed at 35-homeTennent Road subdivision By larry ramerStaff Writer Tennent Estates gains OK in 7-0 zoning board vote Additional lot coverage to be allowed at 35-home Tennent Road subdivision By larry ramer Staff Writer MARLBORO — The Zoning Board has voted 7-0 with one abstention to approve the 35-home Tennent Estates…

  • Heart Walk planned for Sept. 20

    Heart Walk planned for Sept. 20 The American Heart Association’s American Heart Walk will return to Monmouth County on Sept. 20, featuring the statewide New Jersey theme "Step Out, Save Lives!: Exercise Your Heart! Presented nationally by NutriSoy and Subway, this year’s American Heart Walk will be the 12th annual, according to a press release.…

  • Jenkins recalled with fondness at July 22 vigil

    By clare MARie celanoStaff Writer By clare MARie celano Staff Writer CLARE MARIE CELANO Freehold Borough Mayor Michael Wilson reflects on the life of Elijah Jenkins during a vigil for the borough man who was killed in what authorities are calling an arson at the Walter J. Conley Elks Lodge, Throckmorton Street. FREEHOLD — Members…

  • Young author offers tips to audience at workshop

    Caren Lissner says loveof writing should be firstingredient toward success By clare MARie celanoStaff Writer Young author offers tips to audience at workshop Caren Lissner says love of writing should be first ingredient toward success By clare MARie celano Staff Writer Caren Lissner FREEHOLD — Some writers really do "make it," and Caren Lissner can…

  • Plan calls for new homes on former nursery land

    By dave benjaminStaff Writer Plan calls for new homes on former nursery land By dave benjamin Staff Writer MANALAPAN — A developer is seeking Planning Board approval to build homes on the site of the former Four Seasons Nursery, Millhurst Road. Representatives of applicant Hidden Pond/Daum/Prima appeared before the board on July 10, seeking to…

  • Defibrillators will be placed around town, in police cars

    By larry ramerStaff Writer Defibrillators will be placed around town, in police cars By larry ramer Staff Writer MARLBORO — Safety was on the minds of municipal officials at a recent meeting of the Township Council. The municipality will purchase defibrillators for its police cars and several public facilities. The town will also obtain security…

  • New shuttle bus will carry commuters to train station

    Marlboro council OKspurchase of 20 acres By larry ramerStaff Writer New shuttle bus will carry commuters to train station Marlboro council OKs purchase of 20 acres By larry ramer Staff Writer MARLBORO — The authorization of a transportation initiative and the acquisition of an open space parcel were two highlights of a recent Township Council…