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Objectors wait for chance to state case on cell tower
By Bob Fleming MARLBORO — A public hearing on a Sprint Spectrum application which seeks to close a gap in cellular telephone coverage in the southern section of the township continued at the zoning board’s July 26 meeting. Sprint Spectrum is seeking preliminary and final site plan approval, as well as a use variance and…
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Golf outing will benefit Marlboro church
Golf outing will benefit Marlboro church Don Marvel will host his second annual charity golf outing on Aug. 7 to benefit the Morganville United Methodist Church, Marlboro. The event will be held at the Glenwood Country Club, Old Bridge. The fee is $125 per golfer and includes greens fees, golf cart and lunch, with dinner…
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Judge rules woman has right to criticize builder K. Hovnanian suit against Tracey Kelly is dismissed by court
By kathy baratta Judge rules woman has right to criticize builder K. Hovnanian suit against Tracey Kelly is dismissed by court A Superior Court judge has dismissed defamation charges brought against a Howell resident by the developer who built her home. K. Hovnanian filed a counterclaim of defamation against Tracey Kelly after she and her…
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Schriefer to head police department
By dave benjamin The Freehold Township Committee has selected Capt. Ernest Schriefer to be the police department’s next chief. On the same night Schriefer was promoted to the department’s top position, Lt. George Etlinger was promoted to the rank of captain. Mayor David Segal an-nounced the promotions on July 26 saying, "It is a great…
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Fair rides
From high to low, people riding the Spin-Out get to view the Monmouth County Fair from many different angles. The fair was held last week at East Freehold Park in Freehold Township.
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Chief’s naming expected to precede police move
By dick metzgar Chief’s naming expected to precede police move FREEHOLD — Two major changes are expected to take place in the borough’s police department within the next five or six months. First, the Borough Council will name a permanent police chief from within the department’s ranks, according to Mayor Michael Wilson. Second, the police…
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Prosecutor takes crime stats with a grain of salt Kaye claims numbers don’t always reflect true picture of crime
By dave benjamin Prosecutor takes crime stats with a grain of salt Kaye claims numbers don’t always reflect true picture of crime John Kaye FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — Monmouth County’s top law enforcement official isn’t exactly sure if the good guys are winning the battle against crime. "Are we winning the war on crime? That’s a…
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Chief urges upgrade of communications
By Kathy Baratta Chief urges upgrade of communications HOWELL — The police chief is requesting state-of-the-art communications equipment that is, in his view, "long overdue." Police Chief Ronald Carter recently told Mayor Timothy Konopka and members of the Township Council that not only is the department’s 13-year-old system outdated, but that is becoming difficult to…
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Freehold Regional board hires information officer
By dave benjamin Freehold Regional board hires information officer ENGLISHTOWN — Teresa Rafferty has been hired as the first public information coordinator for the Freehold Regional High School District. Rafferty will begin her new position on Aug. 14 and work in the district’s administrative offices on Pine Street. She will be paid a salary of…
