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STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Freehold Township’s Olivia Schwartz (23) and Howell’s Megan MacWilliams collide as they look to gain control of the ball as Howell’s Taylor Blallzis (25) follows the play during the Oct. 15 A North Division match in Farmingdale. Howell scored its second victory of the season over Freehold Township, 4-3.

By JESSICA D’AMICO Staff Writer Despite societal images of female presidential candidates and feminine corporate CEOs, the practice persists of women workers being paid less than their male counterparts for the same work. “When women graduate from college, there immediately is a pay gap between men and women,” said Carol Cohen, president of the American…

By PETER ELACQUA Staff Writer The Marlboro K-8 School District Board of Education will place a $46.5 million construction referendum in front of voters on Nov. 3. If the referendum is approved, an addition will be constructed at the David C. Abbot Early Learning Center, Tennent Road, Marlboro, and the school district will move from…

By CLARE MARIE CELANO Correspondent Brittany Montoro will play the organ as she accompanies a showing of the 1920 film “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde” at the First United Methodist Church, Freehold, at 7 p.m., Oct. 23. Brittany Montoro is a fan of horror films and the creepier those films are the more she enjoys…

By MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer MANALAPAN — The possibility of development occurring at the corner of Route 33 and Millhurst Road in Manalapan has taken a step forward. On Oct. 14, the Manalapan Township Committee voted 4-1 to introduce an ordinance that would, if adopted, add residential development to already approved commercial development at that…

Election 2015 FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — On Election Day, Nov. 3, Freehold Township residents will be asked to vote on a referendum that could, if approved, lead to the consolidation of two municipal boards. The “yes” or “no” referendum will ask voters if they want to allow the Township Committee to consider adopting an ordinance to…

By CHRISTINE BARCIA Staff Writer FREEHOLD — Young families gathered at the Freehold Public Library recently for a celebration of hometown heroes. “I think sometimes we think of heroes as distant or as celebrities, but heroes are everyday people,” said Kathy Mulholland, senior library assistant. During a meet and greet with local heroes that was…

Election 2015 By CHRISTINE BARCIA Staff Writer FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — Election Day will feature four candidates seeking two three-year terms on the Township Committee. On Nov. 3, incumbent Republicans Thomas Cook and Anthony Ammiano will seek re-election. They will be challenged for the seats by Democrats Doris Lin and Haven Franklin. The five-person committee has…

By PETER ELACQUA Staff Writer COLTS NECK – Kathleen Capristo, who has 20 years of experience in corporate human resources, has joined Colts Neck as its new township administrator. Mayor James Schatzle swore Capristo in to her position in early September. She began working in Colts Neck on Sept. 28. Capristo said she spent 20…