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  • Cozzolino calls ethics complaint baseless

    Cozzolino calls ethics complaint baseless MANALAPAN — A township official has fired back at a resident who filed a complaint against her with the state Department of Community Affairs (DCA). In his complaint, filed May 12, Eric Abraham alleged that Township Committeewoman Mary Cozzolino violated ethics laws when she failed to recuse herself from a…

  • Dancers bring home gold

    Students from the Gallery of Dance Studio, Throckmorton Street, Freehold, participated in the "Starbound National Talent Competition" in Atlantic City May 23-24. Dancers from the Freehold gallery competed in the categories of solo, duo, trio, small groups, large groups and production number. Overall, the Gallery of Dance scored four high gold awards, 33 gold, eight…

  • Work to begin on first home at Institute Street property

    U.S. Home joins withHabitat for Humanityat site of Freehold project By clare MARie celanoStaff Writer Work to begin on first home at Institute Street property U.S. Home joins with Habitat for Humanity at site of Freehold project By clare MARie celano Staff Writer FREEHOLD — After months of work, worry and anticipation, the Freehold Area…

  • Police caution that bear may be wandering in Manalapan

    Sightings reported nearPension, Pine Brook roads By dave benjaminStaff Writer Sightings reported near Pension, Pine Brook roads By dave benjamin Staff Writer MANALAPAN — There is a fine line between nature and human beings that should not be crossed. However, that line may have been stepped over on the morning of June 4 as a…

  • Law seeks to expand duties of racing panel

    Law seeks to expand duties of racing panel Legislation sponsored by state Assemblyman Ronald S. Dancer of Plumsted that would expand the duties of the New Jersey Racing Commission was released by the Assembly Tourism and Gaming Committee. The measure, A-3473, would include advocacy of growth, development and promotion of horse racing among the duties…

  • Deli to replace old gas station

    By clare MARie celanoStaff Writer By clare MARie celano Staff Writer CLARE MARIE CELANO This building on South Street, Freehold Borough, which formerly operated as a gas station, is now being redeveloped as a deli. FREEHOLD — Borough residents will soon have another choice for lunch "on the run." South Street will see the addition…

  • Dog restraint code to have public hearing on June 11

    By dave benjaminStaff Writer Dog restraint code to have public hearing on June 11 By dave benjamin Staff Writer MANALAPAN — With electronic fences becoming a popular device to deter, but not guarantee, a dog from running loose and leaving its owner’s property, municipal officials indicated that it has become necessary to impose certain controls.…

  • FRHSD emergency plans draw praise from county

    By dave benjaminStaff Writer FRHSD emergency plans draw praise from county By dave benjamin Staff Writer Accolades have been given to the Freehold Regional High School District for its emergency crisis plan. Harry Conover, coordinator of the Monmouth County Office of Emergency Management, praised the district’s administrators for their emergency preparedness. "This is definitely one…

  • Games, rides add spice to Family Fun Day

    By linda denicolaStaff Writer By linda denicola Staff Writer FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — It’s that time of the year again; time for families to play together during the township’s annual Family Fun Day celebration to be held at Michael J. Tighe Park, 65 Georgia Road. The event will begin at noon June 7 and run until…