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    Civil War re-enactors answer questions from visitors during an encampment at the Monmouth County Historical Association Museum and Library in Freehold Borough on Sept. 17. The re-enactors arrived at the museum as a new exhibit, “Marching Away: Monmouth County in the Civil War,” was opening to the public. ERIC SUCAR staff

  • Morganville parcel could become ballfields

    BY REBECCAMORTON Staff Writer A n open space parcel could be used for baseball fields at some point in the future if grant money from Monmouth County is awarded to Marlboro. The Township Council recently passed a resolution to seek $250,000 from Monmouth County’s Open Space Trust Fund to help pay for the development of…

  • Committee member’s comments prompt suit

    Appraiser James Stuart seeking damages from Michelle Roth in Manalapan BYMARK ROSMAN Staff Writer On the advice of the municipal attorney, the Manalapan Township Committee will forward a lawsuit to its insurance carrier so the firm can determine whether to provide the defendant in the case with a defense under the terms of a municipal…

  • Festival to celebrate Russian culture

    BY PATRICIAYOCZIS Correspondent Ethnic dances, music, food and handcrafted items await visitors at the seventh annual Russian and Slavic Cultural Festival, dubbed “Russianfest.” The event will be held on the grounds of St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, 200 Alexander Ave., Howell, from noon to 7 p.m. Oct. 2. Ethnic dances, music, food and hand-crafted items await…

  • New law has quick effect as supt. reports bullying

    FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — New Jersey’s newAnti-Bullying Bill of Rights law is already having an effect in at least one local school district. During public meetings of the school board, administrators must make note of incidents of bullying, harassment and intimidation that have been reported to school officials, according to the new law. The law applies…

  • Latino fest returning to Freehold

    The Latino Festival of Monmouth County will celebrate its seventh anniversary on Oct. 1 in downtown Freehold with seven hours of live entertainment in the Monmouth County Hall of Records parking lot, Main Street. In an effort to accommodate the growing attendance, the festival will extend beyond the main parking lot and into a parking…

  • Mayor says PILOT deal has benefits

    MARLBORO — Mayor Jonathan Hornik maintains that the Township Council’s agreement with the developer of an approved apartment complex has terms that are favorable to Marlboro. Hornik, a Democrat, is running for reelection to a second four-year term in the November general election. His opponent, Republican Craig Marshall, raised the issue at a recent council…

  • WMUA commissioners provide annual report

    BYMARK ROSMAN Staff Writer MANALAPAN — Although revenues from connection fees and interest have dropped significantly over the past two years, the Western Monmouth Utilities Authority (WMUA) has held its rates stable, according to the two men who represent Manalapan on the regional sewage authority. Manalapan residents Steve Toubin and Stephen McEnery, who are the…

  • FRHSD pulls appointment from meeting’s agenda

    BY REBECCAMORTON Staff Writer The position of communications and district projects coordinator in the Freehold Regional High School District remains vacant after the district’s Board of Education withdrew the proposed appointment of Nancy LoCascio from a meeting agenda. LoCascio, of Colts Neck, was listed to be hired by the FRHSD on the agenda of the…