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Code enforcement forum will be held in Freehold
FREEHOLD — All Freehold Borough residents, homeowners and property owners are invited to spend an evening learning all about how code enforcement works to ensure safety of their homes and their neighborhoods on May 20 at 7 p.m. in Borough Hall, West Main Street. Maureen Haley, chair of the Rental Property Advisory Board, said the…
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Armed robbers hit CVS pharmacy
MANALAPAN — Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred at the CVS pharmacy on the corner of Woodward Road and Route 33 east. According to a press release from the Manalapan Police Department, at about 9:30 p.m. May 4 two individuals entered the CVS and appeared to peruse the aisles for merchandise for about…
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Court ruling ends pedophile-free zones
Municipalities are told that N.J.’s Megan’s Law is the final word on subject BY MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer Four years ago Manalapan, Marlboro, Freehold Township and other communities throughout New Jersey began enacting laws that limited the places in town where a convicted sex offender could live. The thought behind the laws was to prohibit…
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Open government advocate settles issues with Howell
BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer HOWELL — John Paff, a member of the New Jersey Libertarian Party who serves as what he has called an “open government advocate,” has settled a complaint he filed with the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office regarding unclear discussions the Howell Township Council had during several closed session meetings. The council’s…
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Defamation case against Greater Media dismissed
Appellate court: Media investigated story and accurately quoted sources BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer The Appellate Division of the Superior Court of New Jersey has dismissed a defamation complaint lodged against Greater Media Newspapers, Freehold Township. A three-judge panel in the Appellate Division on May 6 granted a summary judgment in favor of Greater Media…
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Green tapped as president of Marlboro school board
BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writer MARLBORO — Cynthia Green was reelected to serve as president of the Marlboro K-8 School District Board of Education during the panel’s reorganization meeting on May 5. At the same time, Board members reelected Terry Spilken to serve as vice president for the second year in a row. The board…
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Marlboro gears up for special parade
Participants are lined up for May 17 event to mark Memorial Day BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writer MARLBORO — Members of the Marlboro Veterans and Volunteers Committee are excited to be bringing the first Memorial Day parade to the township on May 17. The actual Memorial Day holiday will be marked on May 25. “By…
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May 17 horse show/fair to benefit Special Strides
MONROE — Members of the public are invited to enjoy music, food, games and activities during the first Special Strides Country Fair and Horse Show. The event will be held at Congress Hill Farm, Federal Road, Monroe Township, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 17. The farm is in Monroe Township, just over the…
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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…
