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  • Scholarships offered to women by AAUW

    Applications are now being accepted for two $2,000 scholarships given by the Freehold Area Branch of the American Association of University Women. (AAUW). The scholarships are the Lew Williams Scholarship and the Leila Sulkes Scholarship. Applicants must be female, 25 years of age or older, and reside in Colts Neck, Englishtown, Farmingdale, Freehold Borough, Freehold…

  • Democrats seeking candidates for office

    MANALAPAN — The Manalapan Democratic organization is currently interviewing potential candidates for the Township Committee election that will be held in November 2013. There are two seats on the committee up for election this year. The current composition of the committee is all Republican. Five residents serve on the governing body. Any individual who is…

  • Council taps board members

    MARLBORO — Members of the Marlboro Township Council voted at the Jan. 3 reorganization meeting to appoint a number of residents to municipal boards and committees. Councilman Scott Metzger will now sit on the Planning Board as a Class III member. Metzger replaces Councilman Frank LaRocca in that position. The board hears development applications that…

  • Purchasing agent could have benefits for town

    BY JACK MURTHA Staff Writer MARLBORO — The administration’s ability to award contracts without approval from the Township Council may increase due to a proposed new position. The council introduced an ordinance at its Jan. 24 meeting to establish the position of purchasing agent in Marlboro’s municipal government. The ordinance will be up for adoption…

  • Orchids will be on display

    Thousands of colorful flowers will brighten cold winter days at the 16th annual orchid show presented by the Deep Cut Orchid Society. The largest orchid show in the tri-state area is scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 7, through Sunday, Feb. 10, at Dearborn Market, Route 35, Holmdel. Exhibit hours are Thursday 1-6 p.m., Friday and Saturday…

  • Police warning residents about phone scams

    MANALAPAN — Police are reminding all residents not to give any personal information to anyone over the phone. According to a press release, the Manalapan Police Department has received several reports that unknown individuals, fraudulently representing themselves as Medicare and/or Medicaid employees, are contacting senior citizens and requesting banking account information to keep their Medicare/Medicaid…

  • Colts Neck seeks to adjust development regulations

    COLTS NECK — In response to a presentation delivered by the township planner in 2012, the Colts Neck Township Committee has introduced a set of ordinances that aim to alter municipal development regulations. The ordinances are slated to modify township code regarding drive-through retail establishments, performance guarantees and building height limits. The committee introduced the…

  • CentraState, FRHSD mark 10 years of partnership

    The CentraState Healthcare System and the Freehold Regional High School District are celebrating the 10th anniversary of the district’s Medical Sciences Specialized Learning Center at Freehold High School, Freehold Borough. “We value our partnership with the CentraState Healthcare System and are grateful for the opportunities generously given our Medical Sciences Learning Center students,” Principal Linda…

  • Children invited to special event

    FREEHOLD — Valentine’s Day is traditionally a day for romance, a day for love and a day for sweethearts, but this year, at least in Freehold Borough, Valentine’s Day will be a day to celebrate children in the community. From 1 to 3 p.m. Feb. 10, Bryon Kim, the owner of the Mellon Farms supermarket,…