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New attorney reviewing ethics complaint filed against official
BY JACK MURTHA Staff Writer MARLBORO — Because a new attorney has been appointed to advise the Marlboro Ethics Board, members of the public must wait at least another month to find out if the board will conduct a preliminary investigation of an ethics complaint that was filed against Township Councilwoman Randi Marder. Last year…
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Killer sought in death of Freehold Boroughman
BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer A s of the morning of Feb. 13, law enforcement officers were still searching for the person responsible for the death of Travis Keys. Keys, 44, of Bond Street, Freehold Borough, was the victim of a fatal stabbing on Feb. 10, according to Monmouth County Deputy First Assistant Prosecutor…
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No sour grapes for N.J. wineries: Law loosens regs, allows shipping
Bill signed by Gov. expected to boost business for wineries throughout the state BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer Winery owners throughout New Jersey may be raising their glasses to celebrate a bill recently signed into law by Gov. Chris Christie that eases regulations and allows New Jersey wineries to ship directly to customers throughout the…
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Second annual golf outing will benefit injured soldier
Howell resident organizing April 30 event to take place at country club in Manalapan BY JAMES McEVOY Staff Writer For the second year in a row, Howell resident Judi Giordano is organizing a golf outing to continue providing assistance to U.S. Army Spc. Brendan Marrocco, who sustained multiple life-altering injuries in Iraq almost two years…
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County officials lay out plan to assist businesses
BY JACK MURTHA Staff Writer COLTS NECK — Municipal officials recently heard about an initiative that Monmouth County representatives hope will boost the local economy. The issue was presented at the Jan. 31 meeting of the Colts Neck Township Committee. “Grow Monmouth,” a plan crafted by the county’s Office of Economic Development, aims to retain…
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Colts Neck proposal would establish ‘no-knock’ list
BY JACK MURTHA Staff Writer COLTS NECK — A new ordinance could provide Colts Neck residents and business owners with stronger tools to fend off unwanted solicitors. Township Committee members introduced the ordinance, which amends a municipal code related to peddlers, canvassers and solicitors, at their Feb. 8 meeting. If the ordinance is adopted on…
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First aid squad plans boutique, gift auction
Freehold volunteer organization continues fundraising campaign BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer The Freehold First Aid and Emergency Squad is celebrating its 70th year of providing volunteer first aid service to residents of Freehold Borough and Freehold Township. The squad responds to about 4,000 calls for assistance each year. The squad traces its roots back…
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Moreto named police chief; to retire May 1
BYMARK ROSMAN Staff Writer MANALAPAN — Capt. Louis Moreto, who has been the acting chief of the Manalapan Police Department since January 2011, has been appointed as Manalapan’s next police chief. On Feb. 8, the same night that Moreto was appointed police chief in a 5-0 vote of the Township Committee, the governing body voted…
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Youths with special needs sought
COLTS NECK — The Colts Neck K-8 School District’s Department of Special Services is seeking resident children who may be experiencing difficulty with speech, language, vision, hearing, mobility, manipulating objects, sensory integration, social skills, emotional problems and/or learning. If a child is between the ages of 3 and 21, or is approaching the age of…
