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By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer As hundreds of children begin new lives with their “forever families” following National Adoption Day events, they will also be able to begin their own personal “little libraries” because of the efforts of the nonprofit Bridge of Books Foundation. The Bridge of Books Foundation, in partnership with the New… Continue reading Children turn new page with help from Bridge of Books Foundation

By JENNIFER ORTIZ Staff Writer Lucy Melillo is the second-generation owner of Wig Illusions, Manalapan, which offers products to individuals who are battling diseases that result in hair loss. JENNIFER ORTIZ/STAFF A second-generation family business is marking 30 years of service to individuals who are battling diseases that result in hair loss. Wig Illusions, in… Continue reading Clients have found caring touch for 30 years

FREEHOLD — The 12th year of the sanctuary program, which provides breakfast and lunch for the homeless, working poor and families during the winter months, began on Dec. 19 with breakfast and lunch being served at the First United Methodist Church, 91 W. Main St. Every Saturday through March 12, the program will offer breakfast… Continue reading Working poor provided with breakfast, lunch during winter

MANALAPAN — A resident of Trenton was charged with burglary after a police officer found her in a home in Manalapan. Manalapan police said that at 9:45 p.m. Nov. 3, Patrolman Bart Mattaliano responded to a Crystal Court residence for a report of a burglary in progress. A 21-year-old resident told the officer he arrived… Continue reading Trenton woman charged in Manalapan burglary

MANALAPAN — The township’s newest police officer has successfully completed his first case. Police said that at 5:20 p.m. Dec. 17, Patrolman Adam Sosnowski and his new partner, K-9 officer Grim, responded to 520 Route 9 North, Manalapan, for a report of a missing juvenile. The juvenile’s mother told Sosnowski that after a verbal argument… Continue reading New K-9 officer helps to locate child

By JENNIFER ORTIZ Staff Writer HOWELL — The Zoning Board of Adjustment has granted preliminary and final major subdivision approval to a previously approved 20-lot subdivision for which the applicant sought a density variance as the result of a zone change at Asbury Avenue and Cloverhill Lane. The application was heard by the zoning board… Continue reading Howell zoners OK grading changes at project site

A Bergen County man is facing up to 10 years in state prison on charges he was intoxicated while he was behind the wheel of his Mini Cooper when it crashed on a Route 18 entrance ramp in Colts Neck in August, taking the life of his father, Monmouth County Acting Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni… Continue reading Driver facing charges of vehicular homicide

MARLBORO — Standard & Poor’s has assigned an AA+ rating to the Township of Marlboro Series 2015 bonds with a stable outlook. This rating on financing for projects authorized between 2004 and 2015 represents an upgrade of the township’s credit which was reviewed last in 2010, according to a press release from municipal officials. “This… Continue reading Marlboro’s credit rating upgraded

By PETER ELACQUA Staff Writer Jeff Cantor MARLBORO – Councilman Jeff Cantor has declared his candidacy for the position of Monmouth County sheriff. Cantor, 49, works as a health care consultant and has served on the Marlboro Township Council since 2004. Cantor will seek the Democratic nomination in June 2016 for the right to run… Continue reading Marlboro councilman will seek county sheriff’s post

By PETER ELACQUA Staff Writer MARLBORO – The Planning Board has granted preliminary approval to an application filed by a developer who plans to build 15 homes on Buckley Road. Board members heard testimony from representatives of Stillwell Road Holdings, LLC, on Nov. 4. Attorney Salvatore Alfieri represented Stillwell Holdings and presented testimony from Terry… Continue reading 15-home development approved