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  • Social support groups expanding in Marlboro

    Jewish Family and Children’s Services (JFCS) of Monmouth County is participating in a federal demonstration project funded by the Administration on Aging. This project services older adults who reside in a Naturally Occurring Retirement Community (NORC). These are defined as communities or neighborhoods where many of the residents have remained in place and have a…

  • Former mayors go toe to toe in Manalapan town meeting

    By Mark Rosman Former mayors go toe to toe in Manalapan town meeting By Mark Rosman MANALAPAN — A pair of former mayors squared off during the public comment portion of the Sept. 23 meeting of the Manalapan Township Committee. Former Mayor George Spodak came forward and had just started speaking about emails he claimed…

  • VSA arts seeks creative writing

    The Unlimited Potential Theater Company (UPTCo), a project of VSA arts of New Jersey (VSA/NJ), is seeking poems, essays, short stories and plays by New Jersey residents 18 years of age or older for its 16th annual Joyce Indik New Jersey Wordsmith Competition. The contest is open to all writers, and submissions by writers with…

  • Manalapan to repave length of Symmes Dr.

    BY MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer MANALAPAN — The Township Committee has awarded a contract for the repaving of Symmes Drive to the Earle Asphalt Company, Howell. The committee took action at its meeting of Sept. 23. Officials said Symmes Drive will be repaved from the Monmouth County Library Headquarters near Route 9 to Caitlyn Way.…

  • Interacting with people was officer’s hallmark

    Marlboro Capt. Doug Van Note retires after 30 years of service BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writer Afew days past his annive rsary of 30 years of service, Marlboro Police Department Capt. Douglas Van Note will walk out of police headquarters toward a new life after his retirement. Capt. Douglas Van Note Van Note’s last day…

  • Temple completes renovations

    Congregation Sons of Israel MANALAPAN — After planning for the project for more than three years, Congregation Sons of Israel, Gordons Corner Road, has completed an extensive renovation on the outside of its building, bringing a more up-to-date look to the 40-year-old structure. The rededication ceremony was held Sept. 13 in front of the synagogue.…

  • Manalapan OKs bonds for Tillis land purchase

    BY MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer MANALAPAN – The Township Committee has adopted a bonding ordinance that will allow Manalapan to purchase a 25-acre parcel that lies adjacent to the Manalapan Recreation Center. By a vote of 5-0 at their Sept. 9 meeting, municipal officials sealed a deal for the purchase of the tract that is…

  • 2009 motorcycle ride will bring down curtain on event

    BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – – Denim and leather will be the order of the day as motorcycle enthusiasts make the final run for Western Monmouth Habitat for Humanity’s Ride for Affordable Housing on Oct. 4. After nine years of motorcycle rides that have increased in participation and in contributions, the…

  • Leaving the scene nets driver 5-year sentence

    On Sept. 18, Adam Grillon, 29, of Freehold, was sentenced to a fiveyear state prison term for the second degree crime of leaving the scene of a fatal motor vehicle accident. The charge stems from a 2008 fatal motor vehicle accident which occurred on Route 79 in Freehold Township. According to information provided by the…