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  • Initial calculations indicate 1-cent increase in tax rate

    By jeanette M. engStaff Writer Initial calculations indicate 1-cent increase in tax rate By jeanette M. eng Staff Writer MARLBORO — Frozen state aid and a decrease in federal grants coupled with close to $500,000 in snow removal costs this winter may mean a 1-cent increase in the municipal tax rate for residents this year,…

  • Rug Mill plaza expansion approved

    By clare marie celanoStaff Writer By clare marie celano Staff Writer Tenants at the Rug Mill retail plaza, Jackson Street, Freehold Borough, can look forward to having some new neighbors in the future. Planning Board members on Feb. 26 approved an application filed by Rug Mill L.L.C. to build a 4,445-square-foot addition to the existing…

  • 1960s civil rights struggle focus of Rosa Parks story

    Freehold LearningCenter hostsspecial presentation By clare MARie celanoStaff Writer 1960s civil rights struggle focus of Rosa Parks story Freehold Learning Center hosts special presentation By clare MARie celano Staff Writer Pupils at the Freehold Learning Center, Freehold Borough, watch a presentation about Rosa Parks, who has been referred to as the “Mother of the Civil…

  • Ticket issued to teen in wake of accident

    VERONICA YANKOWSKI One of three people involved in a two-car accident in front of Freehold Township High School, Elton-Adelphia Road, on Feb. 27 is transported to an ambulance by emergency services personnel. FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — A teen-ager leaving Freehold Township High School received a summons for careless driving following her involvement in a two-car motor…

  • Police seek suspect

    in Feb. mall incident Freehold Township police are seeking a man who may be in his mid-30’s in connection with an incident that was reported to have occurred at the Free-hold Raceway Mall on Feb. 20. in Feb. mall incident FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — Police are seeking information about a man who is being sought in…

  • Senior artists’ work stands out

    Charlotte Saleman placed third in oils at the Freehold Township Senior Art Show with her piece called “Temple Jar.” FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — Vincent Meringolo of Howell won first place in pastels during the 2003 Senior Art Show with his piece called "Still Life With Fruit and Wine." Judging took place at the Freehold Township Senior…

  • No contest for 3 board seats

    No contest for 3 board seats FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — Three candidates have filed petitions to run for three seats on the Board of Education in the April 15 school election. Dorothy Marlene Caruso and Rosina Hary are incumbents and Kay Poklemba-Holtz is a newcomer. Board member John Connell did not file a petition to run…

  • Insurance hike helps to drive budget over $10M plateau

    By clare marie celanoStaff Writer Insurance hike helps to drive budget over $10M plateau By clare marie celano Staff Writer FREEHOLD — A $10 million budget to operate the borough this year will necessitate a projected 3.6-cent increase in the municipal tax rate. Borough Administrator Joseph Bellina presented the figures at a special Borough Council…

  • ‘Empty nester’ plan comes before zoners

    ‘Empty nester’ plan comes before zoners MARLBORO — An applicant who wants to build an "empty nester" development at Greenwood and Ticetown roads is expected to come before the Zoning Board of Adjustment on March 12. J. Sherman Holdings, L.L.C, of Holmdel is proposing the construction of 30 homes on the 9.71-acre property. Attorney Wayne…