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  • Organic farm finds a home in Freehold

    Deb O’Nair, former member of the Fuzztones, now raises herbs, mint and tomatoes BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer On a slice of farmland in Freehold Borough, Deb O’Nair stands in front of an arbor that contains wisteria and hanging bird feeders. O’Nair and her husband, Bill Toohey, are growing organic herbs, mint and heirloom…

  • Cell tower application has unresolved issues

    BY REBECCAMORTON Staff Writer MARLBORO — A vote on an application that proposes the construction of a wireless telecommunications tower on an Amboy Road parcel has been delayed until September. During the Marlboro Zoning Board of Adjustment’s July 19 meeting, an application being presented by representatives of T-Mobile Northeast LLC wrapped up, but with only…

  • Appeal to keep post office open rejected by feds

    Freehold Borough facility expected to close July 29 BYMARK ROSMAN Staff Writer Freehold Borough will lose its United States Postal Service (USPS) facility on July 29, and customers will have to look elsewhere for postal services. A petition filed by local officials that sought to keep the Freehold Borough post office trailer in place on…

  • Howell woman wins $5,000 in contest

    HOWELL— Stop & Shop supermarket recently presented a $5,000 check to Catherine Van Pelt of Howell, a winner in Stop & Shop’s Triple Winner charity contest. Van Pelt was joined by her husband, Chuck, Stop & Shop Howell store manager Meg Scott, and Howell Deputy Mayor William Gotto. Now in its 21st year, Triple Winner…

  • Monmouth fair offers family entertainment

    From hip-hop to big band, entertainment at the Monmouth County Fair has a different flavor each night. Hiphop dance group Illstyle and Peace Productions kick off the fun when they take the stage on July 27 at 8:30 p.m. and 9:20 p.m. Rooted in hip-hop, the group blends an eclectic mix of dance and performance…

  • Resident will pursue idea for concerts

    ‘Live from Freehold’ would welcome performers at venues in Freehold Borough BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer The intimate house concerts hosted by Mark and Elaine Costanzo at their Jackson Terrace home over the past six years have been so successful that the couple want to bring the concerts to a wider audience. With that…

  • Jewish museum to sponsor juried photography exhibit

    The Jewish Heritage Museum of Monmouth County is issuing a call for entries into an open juried photography exhibit that will be held at the museum from Sept. 20, 2011, to March 4, 2012. The goal of the exhibit is to capture in pictures, through the art of photography, Monmouth County’s Jewish experience. Subject content,…

  • Local musician to release third solo CD on Aug. 6

    BY NATHAN ROSMAN Correspondent Don Lee, of Freehold Township, will host a CD release party on Aug. 6 at the gazebo in Downtown Freehold. Lee will perform at the gazebo that evening, and also on July 30, Aug. 12 and Aug. 20. STEVE STANGER Don Lee, a longtime resident of Freehold Township, will soon release…

  • Walkers sought to help improve lives of residents with hearing loss

    New Jersey residents of all ages are invited to join the Garden State Walk4Hearing to support New Jersey residents with hearing loss. The 5K walk, sponsored by the Hearing LossAssociation of New Jersey (HLA-NJ), will take place at Mercer County Park West in West Windsor on Oct. 15. Anyone who is interested in hearing loss…