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  • Freehold to tighten regulations on taxicabs

    Councilman says some taxi drivers have acted in a ‘reckless & aggressive’ manner BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer Freehold Borough officials have introduced a revised ordinance governing taxis that will enhance safety and address insurance concerns, according to Councilman George Schnurr. The ordinance was introduced by the Borough Council on Dec. 7 and is…

  • Why do these people have a rest area on the New Jersey Turnpike?

    • Clara Barton, founder of the American Red Cross and a nurse in the Civil War, was a teacher and founded the first public school in New Jersey (1821-1912). Rest area is in Oldmans Township. • Grover Cleveland, 22nd and 24th president of the United States, was born in Caldwell (1837-1908). Rest area is in…

  • No decision reached on MTMUA plan

    Local Finance Board slates Dec. 18 hearing on Marlboro proposal BY MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer Apublic hearing that lasted for five hours brought out people on both sides of the question of whether the Marlboro Township Council should dissolve the Marlboro Township Municipal Utilities Authority (MTMUA). At the end of the public hearing, the council…

  • County to receive federal funding for truck wash

    M onmouth County will be receiving $500,000 in federal funds to help defray the cost of building a truck wash facility that is needed to comply with new state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) storm water regulations. The truck wash facility will help towns comply with the regulation as well, according to a press release…

  • Christmas tree travels to Afghanistan

    Marlboro councilman and fellow soldiers get small taste of home BY PATRICIA YOCZIS Correspondent Christmas trees often travel short or long distances to their final Christmas destinations. The tree that members of St. Mary’s community in Colts Neck sent to a parishioner traveled more than 6,700 miles to Afghanistan. Pupils of the St. Mary’s religious…

  • Birth of a town

    BY KATHY CHANG & KAREN L. KESTEN Staff Writers Ever wonder how a place, a township, a borough, a school, a park, a lake, a river, a bridge or a street got its name? The Covenhoven House in Freehold FILE PHOTO Greater Media Newspapers recently delved into this topic to find answers to questions like…

  • 3 men face drug charges

    BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD — Three Freehold Borough men were arrested on Dec. 4 and charged with possession of controlled dangerous substances (CDS) believed to be cocaine and marijuana. The men were arrested at a Conover Street residence. According to Freehold Borough police Lt. Mark Wodell, officers had been investigating the situation…

  • Gibson saluted for service to library

    Frank Gibson Frank Gibson of Freehold has stepped down from the Monmouth County Library Commission after several decades of service. At the Dec. 9 meeting of the Monmouth County Library Commission, Monmouth County Freeholder Lillian G. Burry presented a certificate of recognition to Gibson in appreciation of his contributions to Monmouth County. She commended him…

  • Baptist church remains cornerstone of Freehold

    BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD — Members of the First Baptist Church, 81 W. Main St., are celebrating the 175th anniversary of a church whose roots date back to 1834 in Upper Freehold Township in the westernmost region of Monmouth County. The First Baptist Church at the corner of West Main Street and…