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  • Activists heartened by news of cleanup funds

    By karl vilacobaStaff Writer Activists heartened by news of cleanup funds By karl vilacoba Staff Writer MARLBORO — Local environmentalists are claiming victory with the announcement that money will once again be allocated toward cleanup efforts at the Burnt Fly Bog Superfund site, Texas and Spring Valley roads. The approximately 1,700-acre tract has been contaminated…

  • Activist pushing for change in consumer fraud language

    Seeks to include new home builders as parties who can be convicted of fraud By kathy barattaStaff Writer Activist pushing for change in consumer fraud language By kathy baratta Staff Writer HOWELL — Tracey Kelly is out to "level the playing field between new home buyers and the developers who build their houses." Kelly, a…

  • Book Garden offers unique book-shopping experience

    By jane meggittStaff Writer By jane meggitt Staff Writer UPPER FREEHOLD — The sign outside The Book Garden on Route 537 advertises 50,000 books inside the shop, but that may be an understatement. Inside, it’s a bibliophile’s paradise, with books on every conceivable topic, as well as CDs, postcards, sheet music and comics. Whether the…

  • At CentraState, mom, baby get quiet, private postpartum care 20 new rooms comprise

    First ImpressionsMaternity Pavilion By linda denicolaStaff Writer At CentraState, mom, baby get quiet, private postpartum care 20 new rooms comprise First Impressions Maternity Pavilion By linda denicola Staff Writer FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — Laboring to deliver a baby and learning to bond with the new addition to the family are now in two separate areas of…

  • Brochure touts effort to buy up open space

    By karl vilacobaStaff Writer Brochure touts effort to buy up open space By karl vilacoba Staff Writer MARLBORO — Farmland, Historic, Open Space Preservation Committee Chairman Stephen Dick has enlisted the aid of his toddler grandson to help slow development in the township. The youngster is featured on the cover of a new brochure that…

  • Volunteer team prepares for day disaster strikes

    By dave benjaminStaff Writer Volunteer team prepares for day disaster strikes By dave benjamin Staff Writer MANALAPAN — Preparing for the day when a disaster could strike the community, the members of a local emergency preparedness committee are making plans for how to respond. The volunteer committee is under the auspices of the township Board…

  • Fund-raiser called a success

    Friends rally aroundManalapan native whois battling leukemia By linda denicolaStaff Writer Friends rally around Manalapan native who is battling leukemia By linda denicola Staff Writer FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — More than 150 people attended a fund-raising dinner held to raise money to help with the medical bills that are piling up for Holly Diamont Brown, 44,…

  • Republicans seeking to gain foothold on governing body

    Musich, Toto challengejob done by Democratson Manalapan committee By dave benjaminStaff Writer Republicans seeking to gain foothold on governing body Musich, Toto challenge job done by Democrats on Manalapan committee By dave benjamin Staff Writer Anthony Musich MANALAPAN — The two Republicans running for seats on the Township Committee are calling for change and a…

  • Clerk was key to borough operation for four decades

    Vivian Taylor recalledas a knowledgeable,dedicated employee By dick metzgarStaff Writer Clerk was key to borough operation for four decades Vivian Taylor recalled as a knowledgeable, dedicated employee By dick metzgar Staff Writer FREEHOLD — Nobody epitomized the public servant more than Vivian Storey Taylor, the borough’s municipal clerk for 25 years until her retirement in…