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  • New style of temporary tag unveiled by MVC

    The way in which car buyers temporarily tag their newly purchased vehicles changed significantly on March 22 as the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission and various levels of law enforcement joined forces to announce and unveil the state’s new system for issuing electronic temporary vehicle registration tags . According to a press release, the eTemp…

  • Public hearing May 7 on Freehold budget

    BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD — The Borough Council has introduced a $14.58 million municipal budget for 2012, down $250,000 from 2011. Freehold Borough’s 2012 budget includes a municipal tax levy of $9 million, up from $8.86 million in 2011. The 2012 tax levy includes $379,012 to support the Freehold Borough Library, down…

  • Sides spar over leaving contaminated soil

    Wood Avenue Apartments being built in Manalapan BYMARK ROSMAN Staff Writer Contaminated soil in two locations appears likely to remain in place at the property where the Wood Avenue Apartments are under construction. Manalapan Affordable Housing is building an 80- unit affordable housing development on Wood Avenue, Manalapan, just outside of Englishtown. Wood Avenue is…

  • Camp Quality offers children a break from cancer battle

    Summer is right around the corner and many children are looking forward to a fun break from their regular routine. Children with cancer may not think they can have fun during the summer, but they can. Camp Quality New Jersey provides a free summer camping experience and yearround support program for children between the ages…

  • Principal explains MHS ticket sale snafu

    BY JACK MURTHA Staff Writer Manalapan High School Principal Jeff Simon, who is facing tenure charges, once again proclaimed his innocence in public during the Freehold Regional High School District (FRHSD) Board of Education’s March 26 meeting. “Since I am still living the same nightmare that I first found myself in when I was locked…

  • Barkalow Ave. drainage issues will be corrected

    FREEHOLD — A host of improvements are on tap in Freehold Borough. Borough Council members recently adopted two ordinances appropriating funds and authorizing the issuance of bonds for various work to be performed. One ordinance provides for road, drainage and parking lot improvements. The total amount appropriated is $680,000, which includes a $105,000 grant that…

  • Dorn’s collection chronicles generational narrative

    Severinis conserve Dorn’s Classic Images and plan for archive’s future BY KRISTEN DALTON Staff Writer This 1950 photograph of Main Street in Freehold Borough is one of thousands of historic photographs in the Dorn’s Classic Images collection. PHOTO COURTESY OF DORN’S CLASSIC IMAGES The vintage photograph shows a 3-year-old boy wearing a dress and holding…

  • Doctor saluted for service to community

    Dr. M. Michael Jones (r) of the CentraState Healthcare System Emergency Department, accepts an award from the YMCA of Western Monmouth County from Edward Moran, Regional Vice President, TD Bank, Tinton Falls. GARY GELLMAN Dr. M. Michael Jones was presented with the Western Monmouth County YMCA’s Distinguished Community Service Award at its annual Black Tie…

  • Open Space Pace will shine spotlight on horse racing

    Special event being planned for Sept. 29 at harness track; all are welcome to attend BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD — An effort is under way to attract new fans to the sport of horse racing and to educate people about its importance in New Jersey on many levels. The Open Space Pace,…