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  • Trustees sought by foundation

    COLTS NECK — The Colts Neck Education Foundation is in need of new trustees. The main goal of the foundation is to support and enhance the education of students in the Colts Neck schools and community. According to a press release, many of the current trustees have served for at least six or more years,…

  • Chief & town will head to court

    By Mark Rosman Chief & town will head to court By Mark Rosman MANALAPAN — Representatives of the township and Manalapan Police Chief Stuart Brown are scheduled to be in court on Oct. 22 as the matter concerning a one-day suspension of the chief continues. The Township Committee authorized a one-day suspension for Brown after…

  • Plan will return to historic commission

    Freehold council holds off on support for new building in redevelopment zone BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD — A developer’s proposal to demolish a pre-Civil War home and replace it with a new office building did not receive the support of the Borough Council on Oct. 5 and officials said late last week…

  • Six seek two seats in Howell

    HOWELL — Residents who go to the polls in Howell on Nov. 3 will elect two people to serve one-year unexpired terms on the Township Council. There are six candidates in the field. The top two vote-getters will win the one-year unexpired terms. A previous article indicated that three candidates were running for one of…

  • Judge rules in favor of Old Bridge

    Manalapan Twp. instituted legal action in 2008 after zoning decision in nearby town BY MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer Alawsuit filed by Manalapan Township that sought to overturn a decision made by the Old Bridge Zoning Board of Adjustment has been initially decided in favor of Old Bridge. Whether the case moves on to an appeals…

  • Artwork tells stories of domestic violence survivors

    Shoes decorated by survivors of domestic violence for the “Take a Walk in My Shoes” exhibit. HAZLET — In recognition of October’s designation as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, 180 Turning Lives Around will launch a traveling art show on Oct. 22 displaying works by survivors of domestic violence. “Take a Walk in My Shoes” will…

  • Young firefighter follows dad’s legacy

    Ronnie Osadacz Jr. volunteers with two Marlboro fire companies BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writer Marlboro resident Ronnie Osadacz Jr. is a lifesaver, volunteering at two Marlboro fire companies and starting his training at the Monmouth County Police Academy, Freehold Township. The young man is courageously following a legacy of community service that was started by…

  • Pantry struggles to meet demand

    Donations sought to go directly to Englishtown, Manalapan, Marlboro & Millstone residents BY AMY ROSEN Staff Writer PHOTOS BY AMY ROSEN At the Samaritan Center in Manalapan, empty shelves tell the story — more local families than ever before need assistance on a regular basis. Pat Baxter (l) and Margaret Camia are two volunteers who…

  • Deal for supt.’s new position is off table

    State says proper public notice not given; Wasser will finish current contract BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writer The proposed contract that would have seen Freehold Regional High School District Superintendent of Schools James Wasser step down was declared null and void by Monmouth County Executive Superintendent Carole Morris because the district had not provided the…