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action on h.s. tax issueBalance of paymentscompared to enrollmentremains in contention By linda denicolaStaff Writer action on h.s. tax issue Balance of payments compared to enrollment remains in contention By linda denicola Staff Writer FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — In an attempt to heighten the pressure on legislators, the Township Committee has approved a resolution supporting a…

By jeanette m. engStaff Writer Applicant addresses traffic issues at strip mall By jeanette m. eng Staff Writer MARLBORO — Planning for a proposed strip mall to be built at the corner of Route 79 and Ryan Road is in its final stages. At their Nov. 6 meeting, Planning Board members discussed and tweaked details…

Sid Bernstein recallscareer in entertainmentduring book promo tour By clare MARie celanoStaff Writer Sid Bernstein recalls career in entertainment during book promo tour By clare MARie celano Staff Writer JERRY WOLKOWITZ Legendary music promoter Sid Bernstein of New York City related stories of rock ’n’ roll legends past and present during an appearance at Barnes…

Schools ask town to keep 2-acre lots on airport land MARLBORO — The Board of Education would like to see 2-acre residential zoning remain in place on the Route 79 property that formerly housed the Marlboro Airport. According to information provided by the Marlboro School District, at a recent meeting the board accepted a recommendation…

Medical malpracticefees have doctorscalling forlegislative reforms By linda denicolaStaff Writer Medical malpractice fees have doctors calling for legislative reforms By linda denicola Staff Writer PHOTOS BY JERRY WOLKOWITZ Joan Raspantini of Howell holds a banner with a question many women in New Jersey may be asking in the future. Physicians are angry about the rising…

Margin of victoryin Covered Bridgeis a key factor By dave benjaminStaff Writer Margin of victory in Covered Bridge is a key factor By dave benjamin Staff Writer Manalapan Township Committee incumbents Rebecca Aaronson and William Scherer were re-elected to their second three-year terms on the governing body in the Nov. 5 election. The two Democrats…

Athena luncheon honors business achievementsKathleen Lockwoodreceives 2002 award By clare MARie celanoStaff Writer Athena luncheon honors business achievements Kathleen Lockwood receives 2002 award By clare MARie celano Staff Writer Kathleen Lockwood HOWELL — Much like the anticipation experienced on Oscar night, members of the Western Monmouth Chamber of Commerce gathered at a luncheon to honor…

By clare MARie celanoStaff Writer Senate bill would boost fines for residential overcrowding By clare MARie celano Staff Writer FREEHOLD — It appears that a plea for help with controlling residential overcrowding conditions in the borough and other New Jersey towns has not fallen on deaf ears in the Statehouse. A bill proposing the imposition…

By clare MARie celanoStaff Writer No one hurt in apartment fire at Rug Mill Towers By clare MARie celano Staff Writer FREEHOLD — The bad news is that the Freehold Fire Department saw its first substantial fire at the Rug Mill Towers on Nov. 3. The good news is that the sprinkler and security systems…