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Residents up in arms over arrival of latest tax bills Majority of increase attributed to spending
By theresa a. boschenStaff Writer by local school systems Residents up in arms over arrival of latest tax bills Majority of increase attributed to spending By theresa a. boschen Staff Writer Before tax increase The owner of this Marlboro home paid $7,506 in property taxes in 2000-01. MARLBORO – From biblical times, it seems, tax…
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Mayor promises close look at allegations against cops But Wilson says Freehold will not tolerate threats to ‘shut down’ borough
Staff Writer By dick metzgar Mayor promises close look at allegations against cops But Wilson says Freehold will not tolerate threats to ‘shut down’ borough FREEHOLD — Mayor Michael Wil-son said the borough will not give in to threats to close down the town in connection with allegations of police brutality resulting from the arrest…
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Committee declines request to place question on ballot
Staff Writer By Mark Rosman Committee declines request to place question on ballot MANALAPAN — Township Commit-tee members have told a resident they will not support his request to place a nonbinding public referendum question on the November ballot. In recent weeks, Ray Kalainikas of Sweetmans Lane asked the members of the governing body to…
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Town will allow planning firm to pursue preservation grant
Staff Writer By mark rosman Town will allow planning firm to pursue preservation grant MANALAPAN — The Township Committee has voted to allow T&M Associates, Middletown, to prepare the necessary paperwork to seek a Planning Incentive Grant from the state. An amount not to exceed $15,000 was approved by the committee for this work on…
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Regional education program focuses on inclusion process
Staff Writer By dave benjamin Regional education program focuses on inclusion process ENGLISHTOWN — Funding costs of $1,500 and permission have been granted by the Manalapan-Englishtown Regional School District Board of Education for staff members to participate in the Regional Professional Development Academy. The program, "Professional Develop-ment Programs for Personnel Working with Children with Disabilities,"…
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Owner brings historic home back to life in Freehold Twp.
Owner brings historic home back to life in Freehold Twp. JERRY WOLKOWITZ Michael Berman stands outside the Forman home off Route 537, Freehold Township, which he is in the process of renovating. Michael Berman honored for restoration work at Forman house By paul godino Staff Writer The Forman house shows its age and the years…
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NAACP opens investigation into charges against police Family claims woman was mistreated at HQ following July 25 arrest
Staff Writer By dick metzgar NAACP opens investigation into charges against police Family claims woman was mistreated at HQ following July 25 arrest FREEHOLD — The Freehold chapter of the NAACP is investigating allegations concerning police actions following a July 25 incident in which two borough sisters were charged with assaulting police officers. The sisters…
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Planner suggests split for farmland property Proposal could allow
Planner suggests split for farmland property Proposal could allow mix of preservation & development on tracts By clare m. masi Staff Writer The Manalapan Planning Board appears to be moving toward acting on a planner’s proposal that will allow portions of large tracts of farmland to remain undeveloped under a new type of zoning called…
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Cemetery awaits spot on national register Renewed interest appears likely to secure safe future for Old Scots
Staff Writer By theresa A. boschen Cemetery awaits spot on national register Renewed interest appears likely to secure safe future for Old Scots JERRY WOLKOWITZ A sign marks the entrance to the Old Scots Graveyard, Gordons Corner Road, Marlboro, which is being considered for inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places. Acts of vandalism…
