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  • Marlboro Multi-Cultural Day scheduled

    MARLBORO — The annual celebration that honors the melting pot of cultures found in Marlboro will once again offer an enjoyable time for people of all ages. On Nov. 6, the fourth annual Marlboro Multi-Cultural Day will be held at Marlboro High School, 95 N. Main St. (Route 79). The free event is open to…

  • Soccer with a scare

    A celebration of Halloween mixed with soccer action on Oct. 22 as the Freehold Soccer League held its annual Fright Fest event at the Jackson Mills Road soccer fields in Freehold Township. Fright Fest welcomed 135 teams from Freehold and other communities. Above: James Crivelli of the Freehold Fusion punts the ball away from his…

  • Town will correct one audit item

    BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — The Township Committee has addressed one recommendation that was made after the 2010 annual audit of municipal finances was prepared by William E. Antonides and Company. The recommendation was read in a resolution at a recent meeting by Mayor David Salkin, who noted that over the…

  • Offer of matching grant is boost for first aid squad

    BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer Barry Tobias has been a friend to many individuals and organizations in the area who need help with their fundraising efforts. Most recently, he has reached out with an offer of assistance to the Freehold First Aid and Emergency Squad, which serves residents and businesses in Freehold Borough and…

  • November is Jazz Month at library

    For more than 35 years, the Monmouth County Library has provided residents with quality jazz at the library’s free afternoon concerts. November is Jazz Month at the Monmouth County Library and three free Sunday afternoon concerts will be presented at library headquarters, 125 Symmes Drive, Manalapan. “I invite you to come tap your feet to…

  • Service honors 100-year-old on passing

    FREEHOLD — Borough resident Ruth C. Askew was honored by friends and family members recently after passing away at the age of 100. Askew died on Sept. 9 and was honored with a Homegoing Service on Sept. 17 at the Emmanuel Baptist Church, Tinton Falls. The Rev. Robert J. Perkins officiated at the service and…

  • Driver who struck trooper on I-195 pays court fines

    Jackson resident was ticketed following incident in Howell that resulted in officer’s death BY JAMES McEVOY Staff Writer HOWELL – A Jackson resident who was charged with careless driving and speeding after his vehicle struck New Jersey State Police Trooper Marc K. Castellano on June 6, 2010, recently pleaded guilty to both charges in Howell…

  • Nov. 9 job fair paves the way for troops to be welcomed home

    Discover how military experience can translate into a steady career. Come to the Hire a Veteran Job Fair on Wednesday, Nov. 9, from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Merri-Makers Caterers at the PNC Bank Arts Center Reception Center in Holmdel. Veterans will have the opportunity to connect with employers who value their service, skills,…

  • Board wants to meet with chickens’ owner

    Freehold panel says fowl are not permitted in town BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD — In Freehold Borough, it does not matter which came first, the chicken or the egg. The chickens, according to local officials, have to go. During the Oct. 13 meeting of the Freehold Area Health Department, the board’s secretary,…