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Drug, weapons charges lodged
FREEHOLD — A borough resident was charged with possession of a weapon and possession of drugs on Sept. 16. According to Freehold Borough police Lt. Mark Wodell, Patrolman Brian Rugger responded to the area of Center Street on a report from an individual who said an altercation was about to occur. Wodell said Rugger found…
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Fundraiser response concerns aid squad
Volunteer organization serving Freehold Township & Borough feeling effects of economy BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Regardless of the state of the economy, people still get sick and they still need immediate first aid care and transportation to a hospital. William Madden, a trustee and 60-year member of the Freehold First Aid and Emergency Squad, said…
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Suspect charged with burglary and trespass
MARLBORO — A Marlboro homeowner came face to face with an unwanted intruder when a man entered a Prescott Drive home while the residence was occupied . Marlboro police Capt. Steve Mennona said that at 4 p.m. Sept. 20, police received a 911 call from a resident who reported finding a man in the home.…
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Sept. 11 police memorial finds home in N.Y.
Local stone carver Franco Minervini creates special piece BY PATRICIAYOCZIS Correspondent A Sept. 11 police memorial created by stone carver Franco Minervini has found a home in New York State. The piece was commissioned by the National Police Defense Foundation, which is based in Marlboro. A Sept. 11 police memorial created by local stone carver…
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Local spending could lead to break on taxes
BY REBECCAMORTON Staff Writer MARLBORO — A program which would reward residents who shop at Marlboro businesses with a credit on their property tax bill is in the planning stages. Mayor Jonathan Hornik announced the program during the Sept. 22 Township Council meeting. Later in the meeting the council introduced an ordinance that would enact…
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Property taxes may now be paid online
MANALAPAN — Municipal officials have announced that property taxes may now be viewed and paid online 24 hours a day, seven days a week. According to a press release, with the new Web Inquiry and Payment Portal (WIPP) program, residents can make payments by credit card, debit card, or check. Fees are associated with the…
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Church will present Vienna Boys Choir
BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD — The world-renowned Vienna Boys Choir will once again be touring in the United States and one of the group’s concert dates will be in Freehold Borough. The choir will perform at the First Presbyterian Church of Freehold, 118 W. Main St., at 8 p.m. Dec. 2 as…
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Marilyn LaRosa, of Freehold Borough, greets Ted Narozanick, of Freehold Borough, at a dinner held in his honor at the American Hotel, Freehold, on Sept. 14. The celebration honored Narozanick’s years of public service and it was also an early 91st birthday celebration. The event was chaired by LaRosa, her husband, Michael, and Samantha Daesener,…
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Repairs expected to be wrapped up on Jackson Mills Rd.
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — Repairs to a damaged structure on Jackson Mills Road near Strickland Road are expected to be completed by the end of this week. The parapet (cement railing) of a bridge on Jackson Mills Road was damaged when Hurricane Irene struck New Jersey on Aug. 27-28. The damage caused Jackson Mills Road, which…
