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Gov. places conditional veto on housing bill
Makes suggestions about legislation that could convert age-restricted units BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer On May 4, Gov. Jon Corzine placed a conditional veto on state Senate bill 2577 that would permit the conversion of age-restricted housing developments to non-age-restricted housing developments. According to the original bill, developers would be allowed to rezone any future…
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Residents are teed off about removal of trees
BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writer MARLBORO — Residents of the Bellemont housing development smacked the ball into the Township Council’s court, requesting answers about the removal of trees along the development’s border with the Marlboro Tennis and Training Center that is under construction on Amboy Road. The Bellemont development is also on Amboy Road. The…
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May 21 safety forum to cover many issues
BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD — A heightened sense of safety and security and a more peaceful quality of life for borough residents is the goal of an upcoming safety forum being sponsored by the Freehold Borough Human Relations Committee, according to Ricky White, committee chairman. The safety forum will be held on…
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Roberts promoted to police captain
BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer Glenn Roberts FREEHOLD — Members of the Borough Council welcomed the Freehold Borough Police Department’s new captain, Glenn Roberts, at the May 4 council meeting. Roberts was sworn in to his new rank by Municipal Clerk Traci DiBenedetto. He was accompanied by his wife and two young daughters. Roberts…
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Summer courses offered
High Technology High School on the Brookdale Community College campus in Lincroft has announced that it will offer an extensive summer enrichment program for academically motivated students. The program is available to students entering the sixth, seventh, or eighth grade. According to a press release, this is an opportunity for your child to work with…
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Shore culture is focus of exhibit
FREEHOLD — Explore aspects of shore culture that developed in Monmouth County at the Monmouth County Historical Association’s “By the Sea” exhibit at the main museum and library at 70 Court St., Freehold Borough. The exhibition features a boardwalk showcasing an early wicker boardwalk cart from Asbury Park and a variety of period costumes. Other…
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Youths to stage ‘Guys and Dolls’
MARLBORO — The children of St. Gabriel’s Roman Catholic Church will be taking to the stage to delight audiences with “Guys and Dolls Jr.” The children will perform the show on May 16 at 7 p.m. and May 17 at 2 p.m. at the St. Gabriel’s Parish Center, Route 79. Tickets at the door will…
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New playing fields will be dedicated
MANALAPAN — The new expansion to the Manalapan Recreation Center, Route 522, will be dedicated in a ceremony to be held at 1 p.m. May 16. Mayor Richard Klauber said officials will also recognize the 25th anniversary of the recreation center. He said municipal officials who played a role in planning the recreation center have…
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ERIC SUCAR staff Donovan Cruz joins in a dance with some of the guests attending the Senior/Senior Prom that took place at Freehold Township High School on May 7. The event was held for members of the Freehold Township Senior Center and seniors at the high school.
