• Howell police on Facebook

    HOWELL – In an effort to enhance communication between the community and police, the Howell Police Department recently created a page on the Facebook social media site. In a press release, Howell Detective Sgt. Eileen Dodd said the department recognizes the role of social media in better reaching the public. “Facebook seemed like the logical…

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    • The Red Horse Gallery is hosting an exhibit featuring photography and artwork created by “Through the Lens” Photography Club in Freehold, the Rugby School, Manalapan High School and student artists from The Arc of Monmouth. The art will be on exhibit through May 30 at the gallery, located near Sears on the upper level…

  • Driver charged with DWI after crash with pole

    MANALAPAN — On May 11 at approximately 9:20 p.m., a resident of Appomattox Drive arrived home to find that the kitchen window had been broken and it appeared that someone had attempted to enter the residence. Manalapn police officers checked the residence with negative results and further investigation revealed that entry was not made beyond…

  • Aaronson joins LaRocca in leadership bid

    Rebecca Aaronson MANALAPAN— RebeccaAaronson, a former mayor of Manalapan and vice chairwoman of the Monmouth County Democrats, has joined Frank LaRocca of Marlboro as his running mate for vice chairwoman of the county’s Democratic Party. LaRocca is a member of the Marlboro Township Council. He is seeking the position of chairman of the Monmouth County…

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    The Pennington Players will hold open auditions for a production of the musical “Pippin” on June 21 from 6:30-7 p.m. (children) and from 7-10 p.m. (adults); and on June 24 from 11 a.m. to noon (children) and from noon to 5 p.m. (adults). Auditions will be held in the Communications (CM) building adjacent to Kelsey…

  • Freehold Twp. adopts $37M municipal budget

    BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — The Township Committee has unanimously adopted a 2012 municipal budget of $37.45 million. The budget was adopted during a meeting on April 24. Freehold Township Mayor Anthony Ammiano said the process of developing a budget was less painful this year than it has been in the…

  • Music students earn honors

    Some of the most talented music students from throughout the tri-state area competed on April 29 at the Merkin Concert Hall at Kaufman Center, New York City, for the National Young Maestro Competition. Gold medal winner, pianist Andrew Zo, 8, of Fort Lee; bronze medal winner, pianist Denis Nazarchuk, 8, of Manalapan; and violinist Christiana…

  • Colts Neck student earns national honor

    The National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS) has announced that Colts Neck High School student Nicholas Zampelle of Freehold has been selected for membership. The announcement was made by NSHSS founder and Chairman Claes Nobel, a senior member of the family that established the Nobel Prizes. The society recognizes top scholars at the high…

  • Howell officials lament tax increase in budget

    BY JAMES McEVOY Staff Writer HOWELL — The Township Council has unanimously adopted a $44.3 million municipal budget for 2012 that will be supported by the collection of $24.9 million in local property taxes. The budget represents an increase of about $250,000 from the 2011 budget of $44.05 million, which was supported by $23.4 million…

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