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By dave benjaminStaff Writer Town business will continue in absence of administrator By dave benjamin Staff Writer MANALAPAN — In the absence of a township administrator, Phil Del Turco, Manalapan’s chief financial officer, has been appointed the certifying agent for the township. At the same time they appointed Del Turco to that position, Township Committee…

By dave benjaminStaff Writer By dave benjamin Staff Writer MANALAPAN — An amended 2003 municipal budget has been approved in a split vote of the Township Committee. Mayor Drew Shapiro and committeewomen Rebecca Aaronson and Beth Ward voted yes on a resolution that calls for a change in the total budget from $25,473,078 to $25,509,078.…

By dave benjaminStaff Writer Commitment to environment nets town Tree City honors By dave benjamin Staff Writer MANALAPAN — The National Arbor Day Foundation, Nebraska City, Neb., has once again named Manalapan a Tree City USA. The honor is the 12th straight time Manalapan has been recognized. "The Manalapan Shade Tree Committee is honored to…

By mark rosmanStaff Writer Grand jury hearing charges on Manalapan town hall theft By mark rosman Staff Writer MANALAPAN — A grand jury sitting in Freehold is hearing testimony on a case involving the theft of funds from the township finance office. Monmouth County Prosecutor John Kaye told the News Transcript on May 8 that…

By mark rosmanStaff Writer Town complies with court order to OK supermarket By mark rosman Staff Writer FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — A judge’s decision has led the Planning Board to approve the construction of a 50,000-square-foot supermarket at the Mount’s Corner shopping center, Route 537 and Wemrock Road. An application filed by Ronardi Freehold Enterprises was…

By kathy barattaStaff Writer Community collects items to aid American soldiers By kathy baratta Staff Writer HOWELL — While large scale military action is but over, it also appears that United States troops will remain in Iraq for the foreseeable future. Although Uncle Sam will continue to feed and shelter them, there are many people…

Track owner says Raceway Park seeks new multi-use course Track owner says ‘low-speed’ track would be one of a kind in N.J. By sue m. morgan Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — A new road course proposed for Raceway Park will not generate noise or traffic and will not even be used for racing, according to…

MARLBORO — Some residents are torn between the benefits of easy access to fitness and the fear of strangers having easy access to their backyards. A public meeting was held recently at Town Hall during which a representative of the Monmouth County Park System updated residents on the county’s plan to build the Henry Hudson…

Beth Medrash Govoha, a Yeshiva college in Lakewood, will host its second annual cantorial concert for area seniors and their friends at 3 p.m. May 20 at The Brookside, 93 Manalapan Avenue, Freehold Borough. The concert will include renditions of cantorial, Yiddish, operatic and contemporary pieces. This year’s performers will include cantors Avi Carmen, cantorial…