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By dave benjaminStaff Writer By dave benjamin Staff Writer MANALAPAN — Michelle Roth has been elected by her fellow Planning Board members to chair the panel in 2003. Roth, who previously served as vice chairwoman, was elected by an 11-0 vote when the board reorganized for the new year. She has been a member of…

By clare MARie celanoStaff Writer Officials check role handgun may have played in shootings By clare MARie celano Staff Writer FREEHOLD — Officials from the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office are investigating the possibility that a 9 mm handgun found in a borough home may have been the weapon used in two recent shootings in town.…

A guide is available to help residents of Monmouth, Middlesex and Ocean counties improve and maintain water quality, protect streams and waterways, enhance wildlife habitats and improve the environment. The Watershed Friendly Property Management Guide includes information on water conservation; water-saving tips for home, lawn and garden; avoiding mosquitoes and ticks; the benefits of native…

Guilty plea entered on porn charge MARLBORO — A township resident is facing a three-year sentence in state prison after pleading guilty to a charge of distribution of child pornography. James J. Shanley, 45, of Woodcliff Boulevard, pleaded guilty to the charge before state Superior Court Judge Francis P. De Stefano, sitting in Freehold, on…

By clare MARie celanoStaff Writer Quality-of-life team seen as top ’02 achievement By clare MARie celano Staff Writer FREEHOLD — Borough officials say the town had a very good year as they reflect on the accomplishments of 2002 and look ahead to the events shaping the coming year. Mayor Michael Wilson said he was glad…

Jan. 11 bank robbery MARLBORO — The branch of the Staten Island Bank and Trust in the Exclusive Plaza shopping center, Route 9 north at Union Hill Road, was robbed of $9,000 at 11:51 a.m. Jan. 11. According to Monmouth County First Assistant Prosecutor Robert A. Honecker Jr., the suspect is a black male with…

By jeanette M. engStaff Writer By jeanette M. eng Staff Writer MARLBORO — The members of the Township Council have wasted no time in trying to make sure their "powers are not usurped," as Councilwoman Mary Singer said at a Jan. 9 meeting. Singer was reacting to a Jan. 2 decision by members of the…

By dave benjaminStaff Writer By dave benjamin Staff Writer DAVE BENJAMIN Manalapan Municipal Court Judge James M. Newman administers the oath of office to Drew Shapiro, who will serve as mayor in 2003. MANALAPAN — Township Commit-teeman Drew Shapiro has been elected to serve as Manalapan’s mayor for 2003. Meeting on Jan. 6 for the…

special desk for supt. By dave benjaminStaff Writer DAVE BENJAMIN James Wasser (c), Freehold Regional High School District superintendent of schools, admires the new desk in his office which was built by students in classes taught by James Wilson (l) at Freehold Township High School. Students Richard Moran, Angelo Caccioptoli, and Michael Malachatka (l-r) helped…