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  • Garden State Film Festival boasts 163 films and events

    The Garden State Film Festival (GSFF) celebrates its 11th anniversary this year. Co-founded in 2003 by film industry veteran Diane Raver and the late actor Robert Pastorelli, the festival runs April 4-7 in the Paramount Theatre/Convention Hall complex in Asbury Park and other local venues. In addition to 163 film screenings, there will be a…

  • Veterans’ accounts of war provide glimpse of history

    Eisenhower Middle School hosts visit from men who served their nation in battle BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer Korean War veteran Daniel Savino hugs Eisenhower Middle School pupil Katie McCarty after receiving gifts presented by students during a presentation by veterans at the Freehold Township school. For the story, see page 3. JEFF GRANIT…

  • Passing on survivor stories for the sake of tolerance

    Holocaust survivor: ‘Hate is a disease, and my message is a cure’ BY STELLA MORRISON Staff Writer Dale Daniels is the executive director of the Center for Holocaust, Human Rights and Genocide Education at Brookdale Community College, which maintains an extensive library of materials. ERIC SUCAR staff As the number of Holocaust survivors grows smaller,…

  • Council prepared to adopt 2013 budget

    Marlboro tax rate pegged to increase from 33.8 cents to 36.3 cents per $100 BY JACK MURTHA Staff Writer A public hearing on Marlboro’s 2013 municipal budget is scheduled to be held at the council’s 7 p.m. April 4 meeting at Town Hall, Wyncrest Road. Members of the Marlboro Township Council voted unanimously to introduce…

  • Residents question school tab, impact on property tax bill

    BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — The Freehold Township K-8 School District Board of Education has adopted a $71.93 million budget for the 2013-14 school year. Residents attended a March 22 public hearing and asked questions about various aspects of the spending plan. Beginning in August, individuals whose property retained its assessed…

  • May 6 set for public hearing on Freehold Borough budget

    BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD — The Borough Council has introduced a $15.01 million municipal budget for 2013 that council President Kevin Kane referred to as a “post-Sandy” budget. The council introduced the budget on March 18. A public hearing on the budget will be held on May 6. Residents may comment on…

  • Wacky bowling to benefit Make-A-Wish

    The third annual Wacky Bowling for Wishes, to benefit Make-A-Wish New Jersey, will be held on June 29 at Knob Hill Country Lanes, Route 33, Manalapan. According to a press release, Wacky Bowling can be enjoyed by young children, teens, families and seniors. All shots are made standing at the foul line, the bumpers are…

  • Area men charged in connection with mortgage fraud scheme

    Nine people allegedly involved in a long-running, large-scale mortgage fraud scheme that caused losses of approximately $10 million were recently charged with conspiracy to commit bank fraud. Paul Chemidlin Jr., 41, of Morganville; Delio Coutinho, 50, of Colonia; Joseph Di- Valli, 44, of Jackson; Christopher Ju, 26, of East Brunswick; Carmine Fusco, 44, of East…

  • Stomp The Monster sets 5K run, festival in Marlboro on June 2

    MARLBORO — Stomp The Monster, a charitable organization that provides financial and other support to cancer patients, their families and caregivers, will host its third annual 5K Run and Festival from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 2 at the Marlboro Recreation Community Center, Wyncrest Road, Marlboro.This will be a USATF-sanctioned event on a certified…