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  • Postal service suspends plan to close Freehold facility

    Freehold Borough woman holds rally at Lafayette St. site BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer CLARE MARIE CELANO The United States Postal Service branch in Freehold Borough — a trailer that has been in place on Lafayette Street for the better part of a decade — will remain open while postal service administrators continue to…

  • Friends of Clearwater Festival set for Aug. 15

    The 34th annual New Jersey Friends of Clearwater Festival will be held from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Aug. 15 at Sunset Park, corner of Sunset Avenue and Main Street, Asbury Park. The theme of this year’s free, one-day festival is “Clean Ocean Zone: Fight for Clear Water!” The New York/New Jersey Bight, that portion…

  • 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.…

  • Son’s battle inspires foundation’s creation

    Billy Sherwood Jr. continues fight against cancer; mom begins effort to help others BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writer MARLBORO — Through her young son’s battle with cancer, Dena Sherwood has emerged as a fighter for other young children with critical diseases. The Sherwood family of Marlboro has created the Arms Wide Open children’s foundation which…

  • Residents may get funds for sinkholes

    BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writer MARLBORO — Residents of the Bolling Brook/Country Hills residential subdivision could soon receive money to recoup funds they have paid to deal with sinkholes that have formed on several properties. Homeowners in the subdivision have come before the Township Council to request help from the governing body. The development is…