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  • Cozzolino, Ward keep local government in Dems’ hands Manalapan voters re-elect incumbent mayor, tap Planning Board chair

    Staff Writer By dave benjamin Cozzolino, Ward keep local government in Dems’ hands Manalapan voters re-elect incumbent mayor, tap Planning Board chair MANALAPAN — Democrats will maintain a 5-0 majority on the Township Committee in 2002 following the Election Day victories of Mary Cozzolino and Beth Ward. Cozzolino, a member of the committee who is…

  • Residents voice objections to gas station application BP Amoco also wants to build convenience store on property

    Staff Writer By dave benjamin Residents voice objections to gas station application BP Amoco also wants to build convenience store on property MANALAPAN — A proposal for a BP Amoco gas station and convenience store at the intersection of Route 522 and Tennent Road has come before the zoning board for a use variance, bulk…

  • Coyne, Kane give Dems full control of Freehold council Daesener not sure if he will run again

    Staff Writer By dick metzgar Coyne, Kane give Dems full control of Freehold council Daesener not sure if he will run again Democrats Kevin Coyne (l) and Kevin Kane were elected to the Freehold Borough Council on Nov. 6. Their victory gives the Democrats all six seats on the governing body, plus the mayor’s office.…

  • Marlboro voters says yes to open space hike, LOSAP

    Staff Writer By theresa a. boschen MARLBORO — Voters said yes to two public questions in the Nov. 6 election. One proposal will add more local funding to open space preservation efforts and the other will make payments into retirement funds for first aid squad volunteers. The plan to increase Marlboro’s open space assessment from…

  • Freehold will investigate medallions for taxi cabs

    Staff Writer By clare M. masi Freehold will investigate medallions for taxi cabs FREEHOLD — Taxis operating in the borough without proper licensing and proper insurance will have a more difficult time doing business after a proposed review of the town’s current taxi license ordinance is completed. Speaking at a Nov. 5 meeting of the…

  • Committee chided for ‘back-door’ tower plan Holiday North residents object to Manalapan proposal

    Staff Writer By dave benjamin Committee chided for ‘back-door’ tower plan Holiday North residents object to Manalapan proposal Residents of Manalapan’s Holiday North development brought their objections to a proposed Franklin Lane cell tower to the Township Committee’s Nov. 7 meeting. The Planning Board is currently hearing an application for a cell tower to be…

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    JERRY WOLKOWITZ Freehold Township High School running back Michael Castellano (45) crosses the goal line amid a gang of Old Bridge tacklers to score the first state playoff touchdown in Patriots’ history. The teams tangled in a Central Jersey Group IV game Friday, and the visiting Knights prevailed, 12-7.

  • Democrats win in Marlboro Karcher, Mione, Denkensohn win four-year terms

    Staff Writer By theresa a. boschen Democrats win in Marlboro Karcher, Mione, Denkensohn win four-year terms DAVE BENJAMIN Patriotic students at Pine Brook School, Manalapan, catch the spirit of Veterans Day at assemblies honoring America’s heroes. Newcomer Ellen Karcher was the top vote-getter as a slate of three Democrats won election to the Marlboro Township…

  • Art therapy program will be offered to victims’ kin

    Staff Writer By theresa a. boschen Art therapy program will be offered to victims’ kin Through the expression of creativity, individuals are sometimes more likely to reveal their innermost feelings so that they may better understand themselves and learn better how to cope with situations, their emotions and life’s problems. The members of Monmouth County…