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  • Daily parking set to open by Nov. 2

    MANALAPAN — In order to help meet the demand for commuter parking and accommodate residents who would like to take a day trip into New York City, the Township Committee has provided for pay per day parking spaces in the Franklin Lane and Symmes Drive parking lots. All Manalapan residents who do not currently have…

  • 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,…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Chief & town will head to court

    BY MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer 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 a hearing officer recommended the punishment for Manalapan’s…

  • County recognizes citizens who answered call to service

    Several Monmouth County residents were presented with Citizen Service Awards at the county’s recent Call to Service Day event that recognized efforts to improve the community and challenged attendees to step up and do their part to make Monmouth County the best it can be. “Monmouth County’s Citizen Service Awards focus on thanking people for…

  • Guests enjoy annual Latino fest in Freehold

    BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD — Downtown Freehold Borough was alive with the sights, sounds, colors and flavors of the Latino culture on Oct. 3. The fifth annual Latino Festival celebrated Latino heritage and culture and reached out to people of all backgrounds during a day of music, food and fun. The event…

  • Photo

    ERIC SUCAR staff Playing for the Cowboys in a game against the Saints, Thomas Papirnik, 9, prepares to catch a pass during a flag football game in Freehold Borough on Oct. 10. For more photos from this event, visit GMN Photo Galleries at www.gmnews.com.