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  • Problem spot

    Problem spot unlikely to see improvements Intersection of Pond Road and East Freehold Road continues to defy answer By linda denicola Staff Writer FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — Prospects are dim for traffic improvements at the often congested intersection of East Freehold and Pond roads near Route 9. And that location may get busier in the near…

  • Doctors expected to see sick youngsters during job action

    By clare MARie celanoStaff Writer Doctors expected to see sick youngsters during job action By clare MARie celano Staff Writer Parents were able to rest easy this week, knowing that in most cases their children would still be able to receive medical care from their regular pediatricians despite a job action many area physicians were…

  • Proposed adult community calls for 319 residences

    Old Bridge plan is nearMarlboro border alongSpring Valley Road By sue m. morganStaff Writer Proposed adult community calls for 319 residences Old Bridge plan is near Marlboro border along Spring Valley Road By sue m. morgan Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — It offers easy access to Route 9, represents a clean tax ratable for the…

  • Drum major

    Sandee Katz performs in Fla. FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — New Year’s Day was a special occasion for a Freehold Township High School sophomore. FTHS drum major Sandee Katz was one of 25 drum majors selected to perform during the halftime show at the Capital One Bowl (formerly the Citrus Bowl) in Orlando, Fla. Auburn defeated Penn…

  • Patrolmen join department’s ranks

    By linda denicolaStaff Writer By linda denicola Staff Writer FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — Two new police officers have been sworn in as members of the township police department. Both officers were hired based on retirements, said Lt. Robert Brightman. He said one officer is a replacement for Detective William Hankins and the other was hired because…

  • Charges lodged in wake of accident

    By clare MARie celanoStaff Writer By clare MARie celano Staff Writer FREEHOLD — A borough man was issued a summons for careless driving following a two-vehicle accident at Throck-morton and West Main streets that sent one car into the wall of a restaurant. No injuries were reported as a result of the accident that occurred…

  • Photo

    JERRY WOLKOWITZ A two-vehicle accident at Throckmorton and West Main streets, Freehold Borough, on Monday sent one car careening into the El Meson restaurant. No one was reported injured in the mishap. See page 5.

  • Accident sends vehicle into building

    FREEHOLD — No injuries were reported as a result of a motor vehicle accident that occurred at the intersection of Throckmorton and Main streets at about noon Monday. According to Patrolman William Bismarck, the police department’s traffic and safety officer, the collision resulted in one vehicle hitting the side wall of the El Meson restaurant,…

  • Marlboro audit contains series of recommendations

    MARLBORO — While making recommendations as to how the municipality can improve its financial practices, auditor Thomas Fallon determined that "the town is in good financial condition and things with the current administration and the CFO are going in a positive direction." Fallon has been auditing Marlboro for about four years. Among the recommendations he…