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  • Kershaw Commons applications being taken

    The Monmouth County Public Housing Agency will be accepting pre-applications for a project-based voucher waiting list for Kershaw Commons in Freehold Township. The vouchers will be available to people who would like to live at Kershaw Commons, 600 Applewood Drive, in one of the 30 housing units available under the program. To be eligible, an…

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    Manalapan High School pitcher Kyle Rubbinaccio and catcher Chris Baird celebrate the Braves’ 5-2 victory over Monroe Township High School in the championship game of the Central Jersey Group IV state sectional baseball tournament. The championship game was played in Manalapan on June 3. The win over the Falcons gave the Braves their first state…

  • BBQ event will aid those with autism

    A barbecue picnic fundraiser for SEARCH Day Program Inc., Ocean Township, will be conducted by the Washington Engine Company at its firehouse, 176 Jackson St., Matawan, on June 11. The family-friendly event will feature food, rides, five live bands, games and clowns. Residents of all towns are invited. According to a letter from Katherine Solana,…

  • Man charged with receiving stolen jewelry

    A resident of the Bucks Head housing development off Union Hill Road, Manalapan, has been charged with possession of and receiving stolen property. According to information provided by the Manalapan Police Department, on May 26, Gary Raffa Jr., 20, of Doe Drive in the Bucks Head development, was arrested on warrants out of Elizabeth for…

  • in the service 

    Army Sgt. Hector L. Cornier, son of Luis M. Cornier and Ana G. Montero of Howell, has deployed to Iraq to serve in support of Operation New Dawn, the formerly named Operation Iraqi Freedom. This transition signifies a formal end to U.S. military combat operations in Iraq. Operation New Dawn shifts the U.S. emphasis from…

  • Police dept. report from consultant under wraps

    Freehold denies OPRA request; council formally appoints Capt. Glenn Roberts as OIC BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer Municipal officials in Freehold Borough are declining to share the results of a comprehensive evaluation of the Freehold Borough Police Department with the public. In October 2010, the Borough Council retained Jersey Professional Management Company, (JPM), of…

  • Howell council envisions better permitting process

    BY CHRISTINA HABERSTROH Staff Writer HOWELL— In an attempt to streamline the process for individuals who are seeking municipal permits and to enhance customer service, Howell officials are looking into the possibility of creating a new position. Under the direction of Township Manager Helene Schlegel, an evaluation of the engineering, planning and construction code departments…

  • International flair brightens FTHS

    BY NINAAMICONE Correspondent Freehold Township High School held its fifth annual International Day to celebrate the cultures of the foreign languages that are taught at the school — French, Spanish, Russian, Latin and Italian. Food and entertainment highlighting those cultures were presented. PHOTOS BY JEFF GRANIT staff The Freehold Township High School cafeteria was transformed…

  • County directory available

    The 2011 Monmouth County Directory is available from the county’s website at www.visitmonmouth.com in the Information Center section. The directory contains information about local, county, state and federal elected officials who represent New Jersey and Monmouth County. Biographical information about the elected Board of Freeholders and the sheriff, prosecutor, surrogate and county clerk is also…