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    JERRY WOLKOWITZ Fourth-grader Dylan Klemuk checks out one of the metal sculptures that Farmingdale artist Jim Gary brought to the Frank J. Dugan Elementary School, Marlboro, on Monday. For more, see page 24.

  • Former garden center to be converted to office building

    Staff Writer By dave benjamin Former garden center to be converted to office building DAVE BENJAMIN Plans approved by the Manalapan zoning board call for the demolition of the former Frank’s Nursery (pictured) on Route 9 north near Gordons Corner Road and the construction of a two-story building that will contain retail stores on the…

  • Public comment sought on plan for teen center

    Staff Writer By dave benjamin Public comment sought on plan for teen center JERRY WOLKOWITZ Students from the Marlboro Middle School visited the Marlboro Early Learning Center on Jan. 18 to entertain kindergartners with a puppet show. The middle school students created the scenery in their Enrichment Opportunity Program classes. In photo above, Ben Weissman,…

  • Resident’s complaint claims property value will suffer

    Staff Writer By paul godino Resident’s complaint claims property value will suffer FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — Additional action in a complaint filed by a resident against a developer and the Planning Board is expected in February. Attorney Ronald L. Lueddeke, acting on behalf of Albert Lownes, of Bergerville Road, recently filed a complaint against the Planning…

  • Coach, officer honored for lifesaving actions Two men rushed to aid stricken referee during game in Howell

    Staff Writer By paul godino Coach, officer honored for lifesaving actions Two men rushed to aid stricken referee during game in Howell FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — Amidst the action and excitement of the Howell Middle School North’s eighth-grade boys basketball game vs. Freehold Township’s Eisenhower Middle School on Jan. 3 in Howell, two men heroically stepped…

  • Victims’ siblings also bear

    Stephanie Cayne-Meiskin cherishes the fond memories she has of her brother, Jason, who was killed in the Sept. 11 attack on the World Trade Center. scars of Sept. 11 attack Local support group offers chance to begin process of healing By clare M. masi Staff Writer Stephanie Cayne-Meiskin misses her younger brother Jason every day,…

  • State will begin to fund more special ed costs Local administrators appreciate law that will provide extra aid

    State will begin to fund more special ed costs Local administrators appreciate law that will provide extra aid Legislation that is expected to help local school districts fund a portion of their special education needs was recently signed into law. The New Jersey School Boards Association (NJSBA) praised former acting Gov. Donald T. DiFrancesco for…

  • Cultural issues one facet of town’s changing face Freehold committee takes first steps to address new demographic realities

    Staff Writer By clare m. masi Cultural issues one facet of town’s changing face Freehold committee takes first steps to address new demographic realities Members of a subcommittee formed to explore methods of dealing with the issue of overcrowding in some Freehold Borough housing met for the first time on Jan. 24. Members of the…

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    JERRY WOLKOWITZ Manalapan High School junior forward Todd Burach goes up for a rebound during the Braves’ 75-39 victory at home over Marlboro on Jan. 25.