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  • 9/11 observances

    A time to remember … reflect … and heal PHOTO BY FARRAH TOMASELLI Listed are some of the events being held to commemorate this solemn day. monmouth county Memorial Ceremony Sept. 11 at 2 p.m. Monmouth County’s 9/11 Memorial Mount Mitchill Scenic Overlook Atlantic Highlands rain or shine guest speaker will be Capt. David J.…

  • Atty: Freehold not obligated to reveal police dept. study

    FREEHOLD — A Freehold Borough official is standing by a decision to deny the Latino Coalition of Monmouth County access to a report concerning the Freehold Borough Police Department. Borough Attorney Kerry Higgins told the News Transcript that “Freehold Borough believes that the (New Jersey) Open Public RecordsAct (OPRA) does not require the release of…

  • Referendum question will be put to voters

    Residents will be asked to allow open space funds to be used for maintenance BY REBECCAMORTON Staff Writer COLTS NECK — A referendum that will be placed on the November general election ballot comes down to dirt and earth, according to Colts Neck Deputy Mayor Jarrett Engel. On Election Day, Nov. 8, voters will weigh…

  • Group sues Freehold for police dept. study

    BYMARK ROSMAN Staff Writer FREEHOLD — The Latino Coalition of Monmouth County has filed a civil action against Freehold Borough. The coalition is claiming in its complaint that Freehold Borough has violated New Jersey’s Open Public Records Act (OPRA) by refusing to provide a copy of a consultant’s report regarding the Freehold Borough Police Department.…

  • Laws intended to help New Jersey veterans

    Gov. Chris Christie has signed legislation that creates and enhances assistance tools that provide financial support and peer counseling services through the New Jersey National Guard State Family Readiness Council Fund and the Veteran to Veteran Peer Support Program telephone helpline. “Every day, the brave men and women of the New Jersey National Guard put…

  • Yes, Virginia, it was an earthquake

    BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer ‘D id you feel it?” was the question that found its way into most conversations in Freehold shortly after 1:51 p.m. Aug. 23. U.S. Geological Survey reports confirmed that a 5.9 magnitude earthquake occurred with its epicenter in Mineral, Va. The massive energy of the underground rupture was felt…

  • in the service 

    Army Reserve Pvt. Daniel P. Curato, son of Lazzaro Curato of Manalapan, has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Sill, Lawton, Okla. During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission and received instruction and training exercises in drill and ceremonies, Army history, core values and traditions, military courtesy, military justice,…

  • No end yet for landlords’ suit vs. Freehold Borough

    Outstanding issue remains annual registration fee BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD — A lawsuit that was filed by the Freehold Landlord Association of New Jersey (FLANJ) against Freehold Borough remains active, although the two sides are attempting to reach a negotiated settlement. The lawsuit concerns an ordinance that was adopted by the Borough…

  • Proposal would double Sandy Hook parking fees

    BY LIZ SHEEHAN Correspondent MIDDLETOWN — Parking fees at the Sandy Hook Unit of Gateway National Recreation Area could be doubled next year under a recent proposal announced by the National Park Service. A period of public comment on the changes began on Aug. 15 and will be open through Sept. 16, according to a…