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  • Orchestra to perform holiday concert

    The Bravura Philharmonic Orchestra, based in the West Windsor-Plainsboro area, will present its holiday concert on Dec. 6 at 7 p.m. at the Princeton Alliance Church, 20 Schalks Crossing Road, Plainsboro, at the corner of Scudders Mill and Schalks Crossing roads. This concert marks Bravura’s two-year anniversary. The orchestra is comprised of approximately 50 musicians…

  • EPA reps to discuss Imperial Oil cleanup

    EPA reps to discuss Imperial Oil cleanup MARLBORO — Representatives from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will be available at 7 p.m. Dec. 8 at the Marlboro municipal building, 1979 Township Drive. The EPA representatives will offer a short presentation about the ongoing and upcoming work being done at the Imperial Oil Superfund site.…

  • Woman faces charges of theft by deception

    On Nov. 23 a Monmouth County grand jury returned an indictment charging Lynn Lormel, 50, of Manalapan, with one count of second-degree theft by deception. The charge relates to Lormel’s former employment as a manager with Brock Farm Nurseries in Freehold Township. According to a press release from the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office, the indictment…

  • Colts Neck superintendent earns doctorate degree

    BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writer COLTS NECK — Servant leadership is an important part of being a school superintendent, and that element of the position contributed to Colts Neck Superintendent of Schools Ross Kasun’s decision to focus on the topic for his doctoral dissertation. Kasun, a resident of Middletown, was awarded his doctorate degree from…

  • MTMUA, town line up in dissolution debate

    Marlboro Township Council will continue discussion at Dec. 10 public meeting BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writer Questions are being raised as the members of the Marlboro Township Council weigh the pros and cons of the possible dissolution of the Marlboro Township Municipal Utilities Authority (MTMUA). Three ordinances and one resolution were presented by the council…

  • Veterinarian pleads guilty in death of bird; second doctor awaits court

    HOWELL — Two township veterinarians were accused of animal cruelty following the death of a pet bird in their offices. Dr. Mahmoud Hussein and Dr. Mohamed R. Elbanna of Howell Veterinary Clinic, Fort Plains Road, were charged on Oct. 20 with failing to provide the proper sustenance for a parrot. The deceased conure (small) parrot,…

  • Girls for Girls Night offers skills for healthy lifestyle

    BY PATRICIA YOCZIS Correspondent How to become beautiful inside and out was the subject on tap for preteen and teenage girls during the informative breakout sessions of Girls for Girls Night held at the Cedar Drive Middle School, Colts Neck, on Nov. 12. Approximately 120 girls participated in the 17 evening sessions that were offered…

  • The Village returns in bid for OK

    Manalapan retail, commercial center would be developed over the course of 20 years BY MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer The Manalapan Planning Board got a refresher course in a plan for The Village at Manalapan retail and commercial center at a recent meeting. The applicant is seeking approval for a General Development Plan (GDP) of a…

  • Man faces charges of child luring

    On Nov. 24, Brian G. Schneider, 22, of Marlboro, was arrested by detectives from the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office and the Keyport Police Department and charged with one count each of second-degree attempted sexual assault, second-degree child luring and thirddegree attempted endangering the welfare of a child. According to a press release from the prosecutor’s…