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Prosecutor closes book on accident
MANALAPAN — A Sayreville, Middlesex County, woman will not face Superior Court criminal charges of vehicular homicide as a result of her role in a May 5 fatal accident. Jaci L. Summerer, 20, was the driver of a vehicle which struck and killed Malka Bornstein, 45, of Marlboro, shortly before midnight May 5. Bornstein was…
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New hires expected to ease 1st-grade class-size crunch
By karl vilacobaStaff Writer New hires expected to ease 1st-grade class-size crunch By karl vilacoba Staff Writer MARLBORO — The Board of Education is alleviating a faculty shortage which could have resulted in first-grade class sizes as high as 30 students in some schools during the 2002-03 school year. Superintendent of Schools Dr. David Abbott…
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Music program remains a hit
By linda denicolaStaff Writer By linda denicola Staff Writer FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — Students in the township’s K-8 school district are lucky to have a number of outstanding music teachers who go the extra mile to share their love of music, even during the summer. On Friday, beginning at 9:30 a.m., members of the Freehold Township…
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Agency plans public hearings on proposed commuter train
By charles w. kimStaff Writer Agency plans public hearings on proposed commuter train By charles w. kim Staff Writer Members of the public will have a chance to speak on NJ Transit’s Monmouth-Ocean-Middlesex passenger rail project. State Transportation Commissioner James Fox announced last week that starting in the fall, NJ Transit will begin a "public…
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Quick-thinking mom, officers save child
Quick-thinking mom, officers save child FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — A 7-year-old boy who almost drowned in the family’s backyard pool on Friday was well enough to leave the hospital on Monday. Police are crediting the quick thinking of Brian’s mother and the quick response of police with saving the child. According to police, Brian Flynn, who…
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Vandals damage Sandy Brook Park
JERRY WOLKOWITZ In an incident that occurred earlier this month, unknown persons spray-painted graffiti on the basketball court at Sandy Brook Park, Freehold Township. FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — Un-known persons damaged a basketball court at Sandy Brook Park, Glenbrook Road and Parkside Avenue, sometime between the evening of July 17 and the morning of July 18.…
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Help installing car seats is a phone call away
Manalapan policeexpand programto include home visits By dave benjaminStaff Writer Manalapan police expand program to include home visits By dave benjamin Staff Writer DAVE BENJAMIN A new child seat installation service vehicle will complement the Manalapan Police Department’s car safety seat program. The new mobile service is available to all township residents by appointment. MANALAPAN…
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Borough’s first policeman an officer and gentleman
By dick metzgarStaff Writer Borough’s first policeman an officer and gentleman By dick metzgar Staff Writer FREEHOLD — Old-timers in the borough will tell you that Joe Clancy was more than just a cop. They will tell you that he was everybody’s friend who did his job with a smile. Clancy, who patrolled the borough’s…
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Police force waits for move to new headquarters
By clare marie celanoStaff Writer By clare marie celano Staff Writer JERRY WOLKOWITZ Freehold Borough Police Chief Michael Beierschmitt (c) speaks with senior officers and administrative personnel in the squad room at the police department’s new headquarters in the redeveloped Karagheusian rug mill on Center Street. Department officials are hoping to occupy the new space…
