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  • Town has deal pending with PBA

    By MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer MANALAPAN — A year and a half of negotiations appears to have produced a new contract between the township and the Manalapan Policemen’s Benevolent Association Local 229. On June 11 the Township Committee voted 4-0 to approve a memorandum of agreement with Local 229 which outlines the deal that will…

  • Finding the best deals on used cars

    Used vehicle prices remain high, so it pays to shop around for the best deal. But how far are you willing to drive to find a bargain? By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features The good news for new-car shoppers is that resale values remain strong, meaning they’ll get more money for their existing rides in trade.…

  • DATEBOOK

     Monmouth County Federation of Republican Women will host Freeholder Deputy Director Serena DiMaso for her discussion of “Freeholder Responsibilities – Departments Assigned” at 6 p.m. June 26 at Republican headquarters, 2 Monmouth Ave., Freehold. Attendees should bring dinner or a snack; beverages and dessert will be provided. Details: Eve Hershkowitz at [email protected] or call…

  • DATEBOOK

     A pancake breakfast and car wash fundraiser to benefit Nicole’s Heart will be held at Applebee’s, 55 Route 9, Manalapan, on June 22. Breakfast in Applebee’s from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. will be followed by a car wash from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot. Breakfast tickets are $10 for…

  • IN THE SERVICE

    Navy Seaman Apprentice Eric R. Germadnig, son of Tania M. and Rudolf Germadnig of Howell, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill. During the eight-week program, Germadnig completed a variety of training that included classroom study and practical instruction on naval customs, first aid, firefighting, water safety and survival,…

  • Walk will visit sites of interest in Freehold

    FREEHOLD — The Mayor’s Health and Wellness Initiative is offering residents a chance to learn about the history of Freehold Borough and to burn off some calories while doing it. A “Hometown History Walk” will be led by the borough’s historian, Kevin Coyne, beginning at 1 p.m. June 30, The one-hour walk will start and…

  • Gamma Community scores in collection of needed supplies

    MANALAPAN — The Manalapan Englishtown Middle School celebrated Mother’s Day in May by showing compassion for mothers in need and underprivileged mothers in the area. Students in the National Junior Honor Society (NJHS), under the supervision of Eve Arbeitman, organized a schoolwide collection of new and unused newborn baby supplies including diapers, formula, bottles, bibs,…

  • Family finds home burglarized

    MANALAPAN — A Manalapan family returned home from a short vacation to find that their residence had been burglarized, according to information provided by the Manalapan Police Department. Police said that on May 27 at 5:22 p.m., officers responded to Deepwater Circle for a report of a residential burglary. Deepwater Circle is in a development…

  • Abandoned home’s condition irks neighbor in Manalapan

    By MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer This home on Sweetmans Lane, Manalapan, has been uninhabited since a 2010 fire caused significant damage to the structure. A neighbor recently asked municipal officials to take action to clean and secure the property. AMY ROSEN/STAFF MANALAPAN — A home that was badly damaged by a fire almost three years…