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Howell police dept. earns accreditation
HOWELL — Township Manager Helene Schlegel announced that the Howell Police Department has passed an accreditation assessment with flying colors. The New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police (NJSACOP) administered the on-site assessment Aug. 19-20, Schlegel said. The police department sought the public’s input during the process, which requires agencies to comply with standards…
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Fall concerts begin with The Nerds
BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD — Downtown Freehold, in association with OceanFirst Bank, will host a fall concert series in downtown Freehold Borough. Downtown Freehold CEO Rich Gatto said, “Each year during the past five years, since the launch of Freehold Idol and the rejuvenated summer concert series, Freehold Borough has become an…
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Freehold Borough preparing to host rabies clinic Sept. 13
FREEHOLD — The borough will host a free rabies vaccination clinic for cats and dogs on Sept. 13 from 6-7 p.m. behind the firehouse at 49 W. Main St., Freehold Borough. Although the rabies vaccination clinic is held in Freehold Borough, it is open to residents of any municipality. You do not need to bring…
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Collision claims woman’s life
BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer MILLSTONE — A fatal crash at Millstone Township’s border with Manalapan on Route 527 resulted from speeding along the rain-slicked road, according to police. The Sept. 5 collision, which claimed the life of Lauren Loggie, 32, of Freehold Township, occurred at 4:25 p.m., New Jersey State Police Sgt. Adam Grossman…
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Van plan boosts center in effort to feed people
BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer Barry Tobias and Regina Finn stand next to the van that is making it more convenient for volunteers with the Samaritan Center, Manalapan, to pick up donations of food. MANALAPAN — When you put people like Barry Tobias and Anthony Morelli together to work for a worthy cause, good…
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Public hearing set on zone change
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — The Freehold Township Planning Board will conduct a public hearing at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 20 at town hall on proposed rezoning amendments to the land use element of the township’s master plan. According to information provided by the township, the amendments include revising an area along Route 537 between the Holland Ridge…
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Comic-con is coming to Manalapan
Meet superheroes and comic book authors and artists! Be part of a podcast with Mike and Ming from Jay and Silent Bob’s! Come dressed in your anime/comic best to win a prize, join a Jedi school, and take in an old-fashioned Batman radio play. All that and more will be part of the Monmouth County…
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Squad dedicates new ambulance
MARLBORO — Members of the Morganville First Aid and Rescue Squad, which has its headquarters on Tennent Road, will be answering emergency calls in a new ambulance. Marlboro Mayor Jonathan Hornik dedicated the ambulance in a ceremony on Sept. 8. The dedication took place in conjunction with the squad’s annual open house that invites all…
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Young Marlboro men want to make the world nicer
BY JACK MURTHA Staff Writer MARLBORO — Two local youths came before the Marlboro Township Council at its Aug. 9 meeting to promote movements that are designed to create a happier and more just society. Kintan Sampat described “Smiling On,” which is an effort undertaken by the Marlboro High School senior to bring joy to…
