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  • Town introduces nepotism code

    By kathy barattaStaff Writer By kathy baratta Staff Writer HOWELL — In a move to "alleviate conflict in personnel matters," a nepotism ordinance was introduced by the Township Council at a recent meeting. Speaking before the meeting, Mayor Timothy J. Konopka said the proposed ordinance would not preclude relatives from working for the municipality, it…

  • New principals will be in place when school opens

    By linda denicolaStaff Writer By linda denicola Staff Writer FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — When pupils begin classes at the Eisenhower Middle School and at the Marshall W. Errickson School this fall, they will be greeted by new principals. But neither one is new to the district. One is a promotion, and the other is a transfer.…

  • Howell property code could get second look

    By kathy barattaStaff Writer By kathy baratta Staff Writer The recently defeated BOCA code ordinance that was introduced by the Howell Township Council and then rejected last month may live again. If it does see the light again, it should be "developed to fit Howell, not some city somewhere," according to Pauline Smith. Smith, a…

  • Michael’s Feat event raises hopes and money

    By josh davidsonStaff Writer Michael’s Feat event raises hopes and money By josh davidson Staff Writer JERRY WOLKOWITZ Adam Puharic serves cake while his wife, Dana, and daughter, Grace, 9 months, look on during Michael’s Feat, a picnic event held to raise money to assist local families with seriously ill children. The second annual Michael’s…

  • Town reaches settlement with Raintree Associates

    By linda denicolaStaff Writer Town reaches settlement with Raintree Associates By linda denicola Staff Writer FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — The Township Committee has finally closed the book on litigation that has been ongoing for a couple of months involving the property on Route 537 known as the Raintree Village Shopping Center. During the last meeting in…

  • Residents’ survey claims ill effects from drag strip

    Mayor: New courtorder will helpensure compliance By dave benjaminStaff Writer Residents’ survey claims ill effects from drag strip Mayor: New court order will help ensure compliance By dave benjamin Staff Writer A survey taken by two Manalapan residents claims health concerns are being caused by noise coming from Raceway Park during events held at the…

  • Former Marine to direct

    new h.s. ROTC program By dave benjaminStaff Writer new h.s. ROTC program By dave benjamin Staff Writer A retired Marine has been selected to command the Freehold Regional High School District’s new Junior Navy Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) program. Students from the district’s eight sending communities are eligible to apply for the program. Those…

  • Photo

    JERRY WOLKOWITZ A thunderstorm that swept through Monmouth County on Friday evening did some damage in Freehold Borough, knocking over this tree on Manalapan Avenue. On Saturday morning, employees with the Monmouth County Shade Tree Commission cut the tree apart so the sidewalk could be reopened.

  • Families of 9/11 victims seeking more answers

    By vincent todaroStaff Writer Families of 9/11 victims seeking more answers By vincent todaro Staff Writer A group of area residents who lost loved ones in the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks are hoping a new commission proposed by Congress will shed light on any intelligence failures that led to the day’s events. U.S. Congressman Rush…