• Now is the time to speak out on plan for retail uses in Manalapan

    On July 26 the Manalapan Planning Board will consider changing the zoning on the land behind the Monmouth County Library Headquarters on Symmes Drive to permit retail establishments. Right now that land is zoned for an office park. The proposal will permit 105,000 square feet of retail, plus additional commuter parking spaces (either 400 or…

  • Residents must be involved on tax issues

    On July 17, I, like many Howell residents, was up in arms and ready to lynch the township administration for the recent property revaluation. I, like many others, was given the opportunity to speak to the mayor and Township Council and voiced my dislike for the new tax adjustments that raised my property taxes. I…

  • Colts Neck audit uncovers one issue to be addressed

    COLTS NECK — The township’s financial practices in 2011 were, for the most part, in line with all applicable standards and regulations, according to the results of a recent audit. Colts Neck Chief Financial Officer John Antonides presented the findings to the members of the Township Committee at the June 27 meeting of the governing…

  • Film noir will be topic of discussion

    Come join the discussion of one of Hollywood’s most popular film genres as Chris Messineo presents “Film Noir: The Stuff That Dreams Are Made Of” on Aug. 1 at 7 p.m. at the Monmouth County Library Headquarters, 125 Symmes Drive, Manalapan. Messineo, a director at the New Jersey Film School in Martinsville, is also an…

  • Free market proposed in Manalapan

    MANALAPAN — The Township Committee is considering an idea that has been put forth by a representative of the Manalapan Environmental Commission. In a presentation to the committee on July 11, environmental commission member Herb Lazar suggested that the municipality consider hosting a free market. The idea of a free market would be to allow…

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     Artisan Studio, 9 N. Main St., Marlboro, is holding a T-shirt design contest. All levels of ability are welcome. The contest’s focus is to create a slogan and image that symbolizes the importance of art, what it means to the artist or why art is fun. Entries must be created on 8.5 by 11-inch…

  • Girl Scouts start school supply drive

    MARLBORO — The Marlboro Girl Scouts are sponsoring their annual collection of school supplies to benefit Open Door in Freehold. The school supplies will be provided to children whose families receive assistance from Open Door. This year’s collection of school supplies is being coordinated by Marlboro Cadette Troop 1582. Members of the community are invited…

  • Nazi’s son turned Jewish doctor to speak at Chabad in Manalapan

    The Holocaust is a difficult topic for most youngsters who are learning about it for the first time, but for Dr. Bernd Wollschlaeger, the Christian son of a World War II Nazi tank commander, it hit a lot closer to home. “My father went from the level of hero to common criminal,” said Wollschlaeger. “I…

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