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Staten Island man charged with attempted murder in Manalapan
BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer MANALAPAN — The suspect in a home invasion and shooting incident that occurred at a residence on Taylors Mills Road, Manalapan, at 11:30 p.m. Aug. 11 was expected to make his initial appearance in Superior Court, Freehold, on Aug. 13. Monmouth County First Assistant Prosecutor Richard Incremona told the…
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Mayor says Freehold Borough is rebounding from July storm
Council appropriates $200,000 to help pay for cleanup, repairs BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD — In a speech that came from the heart, Freehold Borough Mayor Nolan Higgins recounted the damage and devastation that befell the community on July 28 when a supercell storm hit the borough. The mayor delivered a report on…
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Business owner pleads guilty to tax evasion
A Monmouth County man who owned several air conditioning businesses admitted on July 25 to evading payment of taxes and penalties over a number of years, U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman announced. Mark Trawinski, 58, of the Morganville section of Marlboro, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Joseph H. Rodriguez in Camden federal court to…
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Costco taking steps to end traffic jams
Customers seeking lower gas prices flocking to site on Route 9 in Marlboro BY JACK MURTHA Staff Writer MARLBORO — The Marlboro Planning Board and representatives of the Costco membership club have taken steps to rectify a growing traffic problem at Costco’s location on Route 9 north near Texas Road. On July 18, board members…
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Pair charged in shoplifting
MANALAPAN — Two unemployed individuals from Point Pleasant were arrested and charged with shoplifting almost $600 worth of merchandise at Wegmans, Route 9, on July 29 at 4:23 p.m. Manalapan police officers responded to the supermarket in the Epicentre shopping center after store personnel reported they had a suspected shoplifter in custody. When the police…
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Howell resident creates tax waste Internet site
BY JAMES McEVOY Staff Writer HOWELL – Jim Barden is one of many Howell taxpayers who were shocked at the size of the increase they found in their property tax bill for the next 12 months. The bills arrived in residents’ mailboxes in early July. Barden said his property taxes are increasing by about $700…
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Council discussing ways to serve service members
BY JACK MURTHA Staff Writer MARLBORO — Municipal officials have directed their efforts to develop an advantageous environment for veterans of the United States armed forces in Marlboro. Council President Jeff Cantor kicked off the conversation at the July 12 Township Council meeting. “I don’t know exactly how we can bring it forward, but I’d…
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Freedom of speech an issue as sign ordinance adopted
BY MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer MANALAPAN — The placement of signs pertaining to federal, state, county or local elections, or signs constituting political speech, has been addressed by the Township Committee with the adoption of an ordinance. In July, the governing body voted 5-0 to adopt an ordinance that originated with a suggestion and comments…
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Resident will not pursue position on zoning board
MARLBORO — Paul Schlaflin has withdrawn his name from consideration for an appointment to the Marlboro Zoning Board of Adjustment. Schlaflin announced his decision at the Aug. 9 meeting of the Township Council. The move came after several residents spoke out against Schlaflin’s proposed appointment at the July 12 council meeting. Members of the governing…
