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  • FRHSD battle looms over filing of tenure charges

    Manalapan High School Principal Jeff Simon now on unpaid administrative leave BY Jack Murtha A battle rarely seen in New Jersey education circles is now under way in the Freehold Regional High School District. Tenure charges have been filed with the state commissioner of education against Manalapan High School Principal Jeff Simon by FRHSD Superintendent…

  • Participation in co-op will yield lower costs

    BY JACK MURTHA Staff Writer MARLBORO — Township Council members passed a resolution on Feb. 2 that aims to decrease the amount paid by Marlboro for certain goods and services. With the approval of the resolution, Marlboro entered into a cooperative pricing agreement with the Middlesex Regional Educational Services Commission (MRESC). The agreement will enable…

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    Jill Archibald plays with her cat Sugar Cube as they enjoy their visit to a cat show that was held at the Freehold Armory, Route 33, Freehold, on Feb. 25. For more photos from the event, see Photo Galleries at www.gmnews.com. ERIC SUCAR staff

  • Wood recycling plan may belong in front of county

    Marlboro residents miffed that application was removed from zoning board agenda BY JACK MURTHA Staff Writer MARLBORO — Much to the dismay of a crowd of residents who were eager to speak up, members of the Marlboro Zoning Board ofAdjustment did not hear testimony regarding an application proposing a wood recycling facility at their Feb.…

  • Planners’ decision pleases residents

    Manalapan homeowners objected to establishment of auto dealer near their homes BYMARK ROSMAN Staff Writer A group of Manalapan residents who waged a fight to keep an automobile dealership from being established at Route 9 north and Taylors Mills Road in Manalapan celebrated a victory on the evening of Feb. 23. Residents of Greenfield Road…

  • Nominations being accepted for annual Russ Berrie award

    Nominations for the 2012 Russ Berrie Award for Making a Difference will be accepted by the Russell Berrie Foundation through March 9. New Jerseyans who have made a significant difference in their communities through a heroic effort or a lifetime of service are eligible for cash awards of up to $50,000. Members of the community…

  • Marlboro council amends regulations for billboards

    MARLBORO — Advertisers looking to place new billboards in town now face tougher restrictions. Members of the Marlboro Township Council voted unanimously on Feb. 2 to adopt an ordinance amending the municipality’s billboard policy. Under the revised ordinance, new billboards may only be placed on lots in the Route 9 corridor. Marlboro’s municipal code previously…

  • Pesticide contamination at issue in housing plan

    BY JACK MURTHA Staff Writer MARLBORO — Planning Board members and representatives of Ohad Associates recently discussed the potential impact of contaminants that were found on the proposed Northpointe residential development site off Lloyd Road in Marlboro. Ohad Associates is the applicant seeking approval for Northpointe. The land is in Marlboro near the border with…

  • Zoning board votes to appeal latest ruling in cell tower case

    BY JACK MURTHA Staff Writer COLTS NECK — Municipal officials will continue to fight the proposed construction of a cellular communications tower on property at Colts Neck High School. At a Feb. 16 meeting, members of the Colts Neck Zoning Board of Adjustment voted unanimously to appeal a state Superior Court ruling that overturned the…