• Freehold Twp. puts money in place for improvements

    FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — Capital improvements are on tap in Freehold Township. On June 26, the Township Committee adopted an ordinance authorizing a series of capital improvements. The total cost is pegged at $5.9 million and includes the issuance of $5.4 million in bonds. According to the ordinance, the appropriation of $500,000, with an estimated $476,000…

  • CentraState to host summer camps

    CentraState Healthcare System is offering enrollment in two educational and fitness-oriented summer camp programs this summer at the Star and Barry Tobias Health Awareness Center, 901 West Main St., Freehold Township. Campers will learn about the intricacies of the human body and explore select hospital departments in The Magic and Mysteries of the Human Body…

  • Up, up and away!

    DINNIGAN’S DIVERSIONS LIZZ DINNIGAN My father-in-law was a mechanic for Pan Am from 1961 until the airline went out of business in 1991. As a child, Joe — my husband and comic book enthusiast — was fascinated by his dad’s occupation: repairing planes and the physical scale of that undertaking. Joe has told me that…

  • Spooky old snuff mill may soon ring with kids’ laughter

    CODA GREG BEAN After more than a decade of wrangling and angst, it looks like the old and decrepit Helme Snuff Mill in Helmetta will finally be redeveloped with 200 non-age restricted housing units. You have to wonder how they’re going to market it, since “snuff mill” sounds more like the location of a Freddy…

  • Howell community responded with donations of food to pantry

    The Howell Emergency Food Pantry would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to all of the outpouring of donations from the community. As we all know, the economy has been tough and we are seeing an increase in needy families, coupled with a decrease in donations. Once we got the word out, an influx of…

  • Volunteer ends service with recreation dept.

    Having recently resigned my voluntary position as a recreation and parks commissioner for nine years and as its chair for the past 21 years in serving the residents of Marlboro, I want express my thanks for affording me this unique opportunity. What began as a “trial” gig in 1982 has morphed into what could be…

  • Another step in an intrusive government

    I have never been as pessimistic about the future of this country as I am now, after the U.S. Supreme Court ruling on health care. The American Revolution was a rebellion against an all-powerful king who thought he could regulate people’s lives and tax them at his will. This country was formed by the Founding…

  • Crafters can still get space at town event

    Space is still available for crafters and nonprofit civic organizations that would like to reserve a spot at Olde Freehold Day. Thousands of people are expected to enjoy the event at Lake Topanemus Park, Pond Road, Freehold Township, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 21 (rain date July 22). Admission to Olde Freehold Day…

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