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  • American Hotel moves closer to debut

    New building seeks to capture memories of the past but with modern amenities BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer Rising from the ashes may be the only way to characterize the activity going on at the American Hotel on East Main Street, Freehold Borough. ERIC SUCAR Steve Goldberg, the owner of the American Hotel, Freehold…

  • Orchid auction coming to Colts Neck firehouse

    The largest orchid auction in New Jersey is scheduled for Oct. 10 at the Colts Neck Fire House No. 1, Route 537 (one quarter-mile west of Route 34), Colts Neck. The auction will begin at 10 a.m., with doors open for previewing at 9:30 a.m. The auction is sponsored by the Deep Cut Orchid Society…

  • In the Service

    Army Spec. Brian P. Hull, the son of Lisa Hull of Freehold, has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, and physical fitness, and received instruction and practice in basic combat skills, military weapons, chemical…

  • Freehold council holds off on support for new building

    By Clare Marie Celano Freehold council holds off on support for new building FREEHOLD — A developer’s proposal to demolish a pre-Civil War home and replace it with a new office building in Freehold Borough did not receive the support of the Borough Council on Oct. 5. Representatives of Fox Associates recently asked municipal officials…

  • 5-lot subdivision gains preliminary approval

    BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writer MARLBORO — A major subdivision for five lots — four residential lots and one lot for storm water management — received preliminary approval from the Planning Board on Sept. 2. The property where the new homes will be constructed is at the intersection of Conover Road, Gallya Grove and Imbrie…

  • Methodist church marks landmark anniversary

    BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer HOWELL — Several historical gems reside in Howell, including schools, firehouses and municipal buildings. But one landmark is about to approach an impressive anniversary. The Bethesda United Methodist Church, 928 Adelphia Road (Route 524), will be celebrating the congregation’s 230th anniversary in October. The church was constructed on Wyckoff Mills…

  • Marlboro reaches deal with blue collar union

    By Rebecca Morton Marlboro reaches deal with blue collar union MARLBORO — After some tense negotiations between the two sides, a contract agreement has finally been reached between the township’s representatives and Marlboro’s blue collar employees. The Marlboro Township Council voted 4-0 on Oct. 1 to approve the contract between Marlboro and the Communications Workers…

  • Eagle Scouts recognized

    Boy Scout Troop 155, chartered by the West Freehold School PTO, Freehold Township, congratulated its recent Eagle Scout recipients Thomas M. Ferrara, Edmund O’Brien, Andrew O’Sullivan and Travis Sandin. To earn the Eagle Scout rank, a Boy Scout must fulfill requirements in the areas of leadership, service and outdoor skills. A number of specific skills…

  • Moskovitz files notice to sue town, officials

    By Mark Rosman Moskovitz files notice to sue town, officials By Mark Rosman MANALAPAN — It appears that Manalapan municipal officials and attorney Stuart Moskovitz will be tangled up in legal matters for some time to come. On Sept. 21, Moskovitz notified Township Administrator Tara Lovrich that he is pursuing a legal claim against Manalapan…