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  • Kirchhof to seek re-election running as an independent

    By kathy barattaStaff Writer Kirchhof to seek re-election running as an independent By kathy baratta Staff Writer HOWELL — Incumbent Councilman Fritz Kirchhof will run for a second four-year term on the Township Council as an independent candidate. Kirchhof was elected to the council as a Democrat in November 1998. This year, he was not…

  • U.S. grant will help to pay for Manalapan memorial

    By dave benjaminStaff Writer U.S. grant will help to pay for Manalapan memorial By dave benjamin Staff Writer MANALAPAN — A grant of $8,000 has been awarded to the township Shade Tree Committee by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service for Living Memorials Urban and Community. "The USDA Forest Service has allocated approximately $482,000…

  • County officials make plans for National Night Out 2002

    FREEHOLD — Monmouth County is planning a major celebration for National Night Out 2002, Aug. 6 at the Monmouth County Hall of Records, Main Street, from 6-9 p.m. The Monmouth County Board of Freeholders is teaming with the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office and the Freehold Borough Police Department to recognize the importance of fighting crime…

  • Code will require owners to clean up after dogs

    By clare Marie celanoStaff Writer Code will require owners to clean up after dogs By clare Marie celano Staff Writer FREEHOLD — Borough residents will need to be a bit more mindful when they are taking their pets out for a stroll. Changes to the existing ordinance detailing regulations about licensing, leashing and cleaning up…

  • 5 officers cleared in arrest of two women

    Perry sisters claimedthey were mistreatedduring 2001 incident By clare marie celanoStaff Writer 5 officers cleared in arrest of two women Perry sisters claimed they were mistreated during 2001 incident By clare marie celano Staff Writer A state Superior Court grand jury has issued no charges against a group of Free-hold Borough and Freehold Township police…

  • Advisory committee takes petition drive to streets

    Seeks support in fightagainst high schoolredistricting proposal By karl vilacobaStaff Writer Advisory committee takes petition drive to streets Seeks support in fight against high school redistricting proposal By karl vilacoba Staff Writer MARLBORO — The blue shirts are taking it to the streets of Marlboro. Clipboards in hand, they may be at your doorstep soon.…

  • YMCA renews presence in boro with focus on youths

    Opens new facilityin redevelopedKaragheusian mill By clare marie celanoStaff Writer YMCA renews presence in boro with focus on youths Opens new facility in redeveloped Karagheusian mill By clare marie celano Staff Writer JERRY WOLKOWITZ Youngsters including Chaz Moss (l), 12, and Marissa Blair, 11, form a partnership for a game of foosball in the new…

  • Airport supporters press for answers on rezoning

    Planning Board soughtto expand area of newadult community zone By karl vilacobaStaff Writer Airport supporters press for answers on rezoning Planning Board sought to expand area of new adult community zone By karl vilacoba Staff Writer This is one of the photographs that residents who spoke out against a rezoning of the Marlboro Airport property…

  • Resident raises wetlands issue at cell tower site

    Hearing on tower nearJuniper Farms expectedto continue Aug. 1 By linda denicolaStaff Writer Resident raises wetlands issue at cell tower site Hearing on tower near Juniper Farms expected to continue Aug. 1 By linda denicola Staff Writer FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — After waiting 20 minutes for the their attorney and the attorney for American Cellular Network…