• ‘Anything Goes’ will be performed at MHS

    MANALAPAN — The Manalapan High School Drama Club will present the musical “Anything Goes” from Feb. 28 through March 2 at 7 p.m., and also at 1 p.m. March 2 at the high school, Church Lane. Under the direction of Michael Gurrieri and student director Dana DeCarlo, the 1930s Cole Porter show tells the story…

  • One year later, Freehold murder remains unsolved

    BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD — The one-year anniversary of the death of Freehold Borough resident Travis Keys has come and gone, and the mystery of who was responsible for his tragic, violent death remains unsolved. Keys, 44, of Bond Street, was the victim of a fatal stabbing on Feb. 10, 2012. He…

  • Temple adds video touch to services

    MARLBORO — On March 1 at 6:30 p.m., Temple Rodeph Torah, Marlboro, will unveil to the Monmouth County community its progressive Visual T’filah service. According to a press release, this hightech visual prayer service will allow for the projection of readings, song lyrics and spiritual images onto 10-foot screens at the front of the sanctuary,…

  • Bulk item pickup scheduled

    BY JACK MURTHA Staff Writer MARLBORO — Residents will once again reap the benefits of Marlboro’s curbside bulk item trash pickup program this spring, according to municipal officials. The Township Council has renewed its contract with Freehold Cartage Inc. to provide the service at no extra charge to residents. The governing body took the action…

  • Development ordinances adjusted in Colts Neck

    BY JACK MURTHA Staff Writer COLTS NECK — Property developers must now abide by a stiffer set of regulations when looking to stake a claim in Colts Neck. The Township Committee adopted three ordinances at its Feb. 13 meeting that amended the municipal code regarding drive-up retail establishments, performance guarantees and building height constraints. Under…

  • on campus 

    Craig Leibowitz, son of Robbin Friedell of Marlboro, has been named to the dean’s honor list for the fall semester at Kean University, Union. Craig is a graduate of Marlboro High School. Emily E. Bueti, daughter of Joseph and Helen Bueti of Marlboro, was named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at the…

  • Become a modern-day Thoreau

    GUEST COLUMN MICHELE S. BYERS Are you eagerly waiting for spring? The first daffodils to bloom … chickadee song … snow drops and crocuses? You are not alone. Probably since the dawn of civilization, winter-weary folks have counted the days for green sprouts and blossoming flowers. Some of those folks kept detailed notes on what…

  • ‘Do Not Call’ seems to mean go ahead and call at will

    CODA GREG BEAN If you need to know exactly how terrified telemarketers are of the toothless federal Do Not Call Registry, all you have to do is look at the registry’s website, on which you’ll find this warning: “Scammers have been making phone calls claiming to represent the National Do Not Call Registry. The calls…

  • Americans’ right to bear arms must be protected by elected officials

    I highly oppose any new regulations that infringe on the rights of good, law-abiding citizens in New Jersey. I am extremely upset with the frenzy of new anti-gun bills and those who helped introduce them. But I want to try and answer a question for you. I hear people ask, “Why does anyone need more…

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