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to tighten B.Y.O.B. policy By clare MARie celanoStaff Writer to tighten B.Y.O.B. policy By clare MARie celano Staff Writer FREEHOLD — Alcohol is being consumed in greater amounts in borough restaurants and Police Chief Michael Beierschmitt is worried this will have a negative effect on the downtown area. Beierschmitt told Borough Council members at a…

By dave benjaminStaff Writer Area of Manalapan deemed environmentally sensitive By dave benjamin Staff Writer MANALAPAN — The state has designated certain areas south of Route 33 rural/environmentally sensitive, a move township officials said could slow development in that portion of the community. A letter from Joseph M. Barris of Townplan Associates, Middletown, informed the…

By clare MARie celanoStaff Writer Councilman: Violations schedule needs work By clare MARie celano Staff Writer FREEHOLD — Councilman Michael Toubin believes some of the borough’s municipal court violations are too low and he brought his concerns to the Borough Council’s workshop meeting on Oct. 15. Toubin, who is the council’s liaison to the municipal…

By dick metzgarStaff Writer Hopefuls bid for spots on county freeholder board By dick metzgar Staff Writer As usual, the incumbent Republicans running for two open three-year seats on the Monmouth County Board of Freeholders said they will stand on their record in the Nov. 5 general election. As usual, the challenging Democrat and Libertarian…

By mark rosmanStaff Writer By mark rosman Staff Writer The vacancy sign is out at the Freehold Regional High School District Board of Education. Citing a tendency on the part of his fellow board members to spend too much time discussing what he called mundane items and not enough time talking about education, Colin Miller…

Nurse explains to localWoman By linda denicolaStaff Writer Nurse explains to local Woman’s Club how their donations are helping By linda denicola Staff Writer Nurse Kathy Rubin of Freehold Township volunteers for Operation Smile, an organization that brings together medical volunteers from around the world to provide reconstructive surgery to poor children and young adults.…

By linda denicolaStaff Writer Firm still seeks alternate location for cellular tower By linda denicola Staff Writer FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — The continuation of the American Cellular Network Co. (Cingular Wireless) hearing before the Planning Board was postponed again last week. The hearing is now scheduled to resume at the board’s Dec. 5 meeting. According to…

By dick metzgarStaff Writer Plans continue for upgrades along Route 9 By dick metzgar Staff Writer Monmouth County officials realize that full state support is a must if the Western Monmouth Development Plan to improve the Route 9 corridor in western Monmouth County is implemented. A study initiated by the Monmouth County Planning Board, funded…

By karl vilacobaStaff Writer Builder’s plan for 39 homes draws ex-mayor’s objection By karl vilacoba Staff Writer MARLBORO — Citing what he calls a "very dangerous precedent" being set, former Mayor Saul Hornik once again said he will challenge an application currently before the Zoning Board of Adjustment in court if it is approved. It…