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Planner: Route 9 OK for auto dealerships
Residents waiting for chance to question findings in report BYMARK ROSMAN Staff Writer I t turns out that areas along Route 9 in Manalapan would be a good spot for automobile dealerships, at least in the opinion of one person. In summarizing a report he prepared at the direction of the Manalapan Planning Board, professional…
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Northpointe project back before board
Marlboro panel hears testimony on latest revision of development BY JACK MURTHA Staff Writer The latest episode of a long-running drama involving plans for a residential development off Lloyd Road in Marlboro premiered at the Jan. 18 Marlboro Planning Board meeting. Representatives of Ohad Associates presented the first part of their case to build 20…
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Freehold’s Lillie Hendry looks back at lifetime of service
The educator, public servant credits close-knit family, black community for her philosophy of giving back BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer Lillie Hendry admires a mural that graces a classroom at the Court Street School Education Community Center in Freehold Borough. Hendry attended the school when it was the seat of learning for black children…
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Township will not stand in way of filling center
Colts Neck property owners expect to address parking situation at Planning Board BY JACK MURTHA Staff Writer COLTS NECK — In an attempt to foster economic growth in the municipality, members of the Colts Neck Township Committee have granted temporary relief to the owners of a shopping center with a parking lot that violates conditions…
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Freehold Township board moves date for school vote
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — The Freehold Township K-8 School District Board of Education has voted to move the date of the annual election of school board members from April to November. The board took the action at its meeting on Jan. 24. Board President Mindy Willie said the vote was unanimous. Under the authority of a…
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Water utility customers are facing rate increase
BY JACK MURTHA Staff Writer MARLBORO — Residents who receive service from Marlboro’s Water Utility Division may see an increase in their 2012 water bills . On Jan. 19, Township Council members introduced an ordinance that would, if adopted, modify various township fees, including municipal water consumption rates. A public hearing is scheduled for the…
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Manalapan couple charged with theft at Target store
MANALAPAN — Police made two arrests on Jan. 25 at 3:15 p.m. in connection with the Jan. 20 attempted robbery and assault at the Target department store on Route 9, Manalapan. According to information provided by the Manalapan Police Department, police officers from neighboring Old Bridge assisted with the arrest. Manalapan police Capt. Chris Marsala…
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‘Positive development’ was goal for Hendry
Respected Freehold Borough resident served on local land use board for 21 years BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer Lillie Hendry FREEHOLD — Lillie Hendry’s two decades of service on the Freehold Borough Land Use Board allowed her to help make decisions that will impact the town for years and she takes pride in the…
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Free dental-care event scheduled at KidZdent
Cavan Brunsden, D.M.D., and Nancy Villa, D.M.D., of KidZdent, 2455 Route 516, Old Bridge, will participate in the Give KidsASmile program, offering free preventive and emergency dental care for uninsured children ages 12 and under in a one-day event set for Feb. 3. The program is part of National Children’s Dental Health Month, the American…
