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  • Photo contest seeking entries

    The Freehold Soil Conservation District is looking for photographers to capture subjects promoting the beauty and uniqueness of the natural environments found in Middlesex County and Monmouth County. Wildlife, landscapes, natural resources, agriculture, waterscapes and conservation practices are all suitable subjects. There will be a $200 prize for first place, a $100 prize for second…

  • Administrators’ raises guaranteed in contract

    Resident raps deal in face of current economic meltdown BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer HOWELL — The approval of three Board of Education administrators’ contracts drew skepticism from residents who objected to pre-stipulated raises. At the July 15 meeting of the board, the one-year contracts for Herbert C. Massa, assistant superintendent for business and secretary…

  • ‘Vampire Diaries’ to give Marlboro native star turn

    Paul Wesley prepares for show’s Sept. debut BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writer You never know what to expect as an actor, but Marlboro native Paul Wesley can expect to have audiences watching him on the CW’s “The Vampire Diaries” on Thursdays this fall. Paul Wesley Wesley, 27, was on location in Atlanta, Ga., when he…

  • Teen to appear in talent show

    Maria Martino FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — Maria Martino, 14, of Freehold Township, will be among the young people who will be performing in a talent show to be held at the Radisson Hotel, Gibson Place, Freehold Township, at 1 p.m. Aug. 9. Proceeds from the talent show will benefit the Children’s Miracle Network. Maria, who will…

  • Volunteers put forth effort to repair homes

    BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD — The borough once again welcomed a group of teenagers from the World Changers organization who offered their time and abilities to help repair homes for those who could not afford to do so. It marked the second summer that the World Changers representatives came to Freehold Borough.…

  • Four hurt as railing gives way

    BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD — Four people sustained minor injuries after a metal railing they were leaning against on a porch gave way at the Knights of Columbus hall, East Main Street, on July 30. Freehold Borough police Lt. Mark Wodell said a private party was in progress at the Knights of…

  • Town’s phone system will be modernized

    Savings projected in Marlboro project BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writer MARLBORO — In an effort to eliminate numerous and obsolete phone systems in municipal buildings and reduce the current systems’ operating costs, the Township Council has approved the purchase of a new integrated phone system. The council passed a resolution authorizing the state contract purchase…

  • Photo

    JEFF GRANIT staff Ben Levine (l-r), Vito Iacoviallo and Thomas Bruno participate in a game of link tag on July 31 as they enjoy a summer’s day at the camp that is sponsored by the Manalapan Recreation Department at the Manalapan Recreation Center, Route 522.

  • OEM was ready to go when storm hit town

    BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD — Mayor Michael Wilson is praising the response that was provided by Freehold Borough’s emergency personnel who sprang into action on the evening of July 26. A severe thunderstorm struck the borough and surrounding areas between 7 and 7:30 p.m., triggering an immediate response from municipal officials. As…