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‘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…

By dave benjaminStaff Writer By dave benjamin Staff Writer MANALAPAN — Investigators in the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office are continuing to review documents related to the construction of the Manalapan Chase development that they took from the township construction office late last year. The development off Craig Road was constructed by Calton Homes. The investigation…

Route 9 store By linda denicolaStaff Writer By linda denicola Staff Writer FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — After many hearings and many months of looking for an alternate site, the Planning Board has agreed to approve an application filed by Cingular Wireless to construct a cellular communications tower at the original spot proposed — on Route 9…

There will be contested races for three seats on the Freehold Regional High School District Board of Education in the April 15 election. The deadline for candidates to file a petition to run for the board was Feb. 24. The board oversees the operation of the FRHSD, which is made up of eight western Monmouth…

Break in maintenance fees appears unlikely resolution MANALAPAN — The news about maintenance fees does not look good for residents of affordable housing units at the Knob Hill development, Route 33. Township Attorney Donald M. Lomurro reported back to the Township Committee at a recent meeting about the maintenance fees paid by residents who purchased…

By dave benjaminStaff Writer By dave benjamin Staff Writer HOWELL — A Howell High School student assistance counselor has been recognized for her efforts in dealing with problems students have related to drugs, alcohol and a multitude of personal crises. Camille Mussari, student assistance counselor, is the first recipient of the Starlight Award, given by…

Kevin Coyne authors bookthat puts town at heartof American society By clare MARie celanoStaff Writer Veterans take center stage in Freehold tale Kevin Coyne authors book that puts town at heart of American society By clare MARie celano Staff Writer FARRAH MAFFAI Author Kevin Coyne of Freehold Borough discusses his new book, Marching Home, during…

FREEHOLD — Citing a state law that allows information about ongoing police investigations to be kept private, a Freehold Borough police official offered no new information this week about an incident that may have occurred in town two weeks ago. The News Transcript reported on Feb. 26 that on Feb. 21, police officers and investigators…

Interfaith HospitalityNetwork offers handto needy in Monmouth By linda denicolaStaff Writer Churches provide beds, meals to help homeless Interfaith Hospitality Network offers hand to needy in Monmouth By linda denicola Staff Writer This is not the best of times for families that are tottering on the precipice of poverty. The loss of a paycheck, an…