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  • Freehold offers ways to inform residents

    BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD — Borough residents will now have a way to publicize community events through periodic mass email communications and through the Freehold Borough Internet website. The subject was discussed at the Jan. 17 meeting of the Borough Council. Borough Attorney Kerry Higgins is crafting a policy regarding this issue.…

  • Howell graduate charged with vehicular homicide

    Charges against Phillip Adamo stem from accident that claimed life of John Bukowiec HOWELL — A former member of the Howell High School football team will face criminal charges in connection with a motor vehicle accident that killed one of his teammates. On Jan. 28, the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office and the Howell Police Department…

  • Scout attains Eagle rank

    Thomas Andrew Zak, 17, became an Eagle Scout on Nov. 10. He is a member of Troop 180, Manalapan, chartered by the Old Tennent Presbyterian Church. Thomas has been involved in scouting since 2000, when he joined Pack 180. For his Eagle Scout project, Thomas worked in the Old Tennent cemetery, which dates back to…

  • County reaches out to connect with homeless

    Official: Survey numbers lower, but homeless population rising BY KENNYWALTER Monmouth County Freeholder Amy Mallet helps a man choose a warm coat at the A.M.E Zion Church in Red Bank during Project Homeless Connect on Jan. 26. Based on the raw numbers, there are fewer homeless people in Monmouth County in 2011 than 2010, but…

  • Howell police asking people to self-report minor incidents

    HOWELL — The Howell Police Department has implemented a new program of what it calls “citizen initiated self-reporting” for certain types of minor incidents. Prior to this change, the police department only took incident reports in person. For instance, when a citizen called to report a crime or incident, a police officer was dispatched to…

  • Applicant has plan for 7-Eleven store

    BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD — An applicant who at one time wanted to construct an office/ retail building on the site of an abandoned gas station now wants to place a convenience store in that location. Additional hearings before Freehold Borough municipal boards will be required before he can proceed with the…

  • Jamesburg antique shop celebrates first 20 years

    BY CHRISTINA HABERSTROH Staff Writer Barbara and Richard Reinhardt laugh while reflecting on some of their experiences. ERIC SUCAR staff JAMESBURG — Nestled in the heart of Jamesburg’s downtown district, Barbara’s Unique Antique Boutique is celebrating two decades of business in the same spot where its owner once bought a gold ring after saving up…

  • Warshaw confirmed as next Monmouth prosecutor

    The state Senate has confirmed Peter E. Warshaw Jr. to be the next Monmouth County prosecutor. Warshaw, who has worked in the prosecutor’s office for more than 25 years, will serve a fiveyear term. “I am grateful for the Senate’s vote and look forward to starting my duties,” he told Greater Media Newspapers. Warshaw has…

  • Task force report rules out privatizing Monmouth jail

    The Monmouth County Correctional Institution should not be privatized, a county task force recommends, but steps should be taken to control costs and find efficiencies, reduce inmate population, enhance re-entry programs and increase reimbursements for out-of-state inmates. The facility, located in Freehold Township, is operated by the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office with funding supplied by…