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  • Developers sentenced to prison

    Two New Jersey real estate developers were sentenced on May 8 for their roles in an investment fraud conspiracy that embezzled nearly $1 million in connection with purported commercial real estate developments, U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman announced. Allen Weiss, 60, of Marlboro, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Anne E. Thompson in Trenton federal…

  • in the service •••

    Air National Guard Airman Andy M. Amakihe, son of Sally Amaezechi of Manalapan, graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who…

  • Howell commits to spend affordable housing funds

    Township will participate in state housing program for people with special needs BY JAMES McEVOY Staff Writer HOWELL – Municipal officials have expanded plans to commit affordable housing trust fund money that would otherwise be subject to state seizure in July. Howell has $1.15 million remaining in its affordable housing trust fund, according to the…

  • Howell officials lament tax increase in budget

    BY JAMES McEVOY Staff Writer HOWELL — The Township Council has unanimously adopted a $44.3 million municipal budget for 2012 that will be supported by the collection of $24.9 million in local property taxes. The budget represents an increase of about $250,000 from the 2011 budget of $44.05 million, which was supported by $23.4 million…

  • Freehold Twp. adopts $37M municipal budget

    BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — The Township Committee has unanimously adopted a 2012 municipal budget of $37.45 million. The budget was adopted during a meeting on April 24. Freehold Township Mayor Anthony Ammiano said the process of developing a budget was less painful this year than it has been in the…

  • Howell police on Facebook

    HOWELL – In an effort to enhance communication between the community and police, the Howell Police Department recently created a page on the Facebook social media site. In a press release, Howell Detective Sgt. Eileen Dodd said the department recognizes the role of social media in better reaching the public. “Facebook seemed like the logical…

  • Aaronson joins LaRocca in leadership bid

    Rebecca Aaronson MANALAPAN— RebeccaAaronson, a former mayor of Manalapan and vice chairwoman of the Monmouth County Democrats, has joined Frank LaRocca of Marlboro as his running mate for vice chairwoman of the county’s Democratic Party. LaRocca is a member of the Marlboro Township Council. He is seeking the position of chairman of the Monmouth County…

  • Construction of Whole Foods center expected to begin in near future

    MARLBORO — In a transaction brokered by R.J. Brunelli & Co., Pagano Development Co. has acquired a 17-acre site at the intersection of Route 9 and Route 520, Marlboro, paving the way for the construction of the Marlboro Commons shopping center. According to a press release, construction is scheduled to begin this month on the…

  • Driver charged with DWI after crash with pole

    MANALAPAN — On May 11 at approximately 9:20 p.m., a resident of Appomattox Drive arrived home to find that the kitchen window had been broken and it appeared that someone had attempted to enter the residence. Manalapn police officers checked the residence with negative results and further investigation revealed that entry was not made beyond…