• Recycling efforts paying off at Robertsville School

    MARLBORO — This year, pupils at the Robertsville School are making a biggerthan ever positive eco-impact on the earth. Under the direction of technology teacher Linda Shaner, the pupils recycle used ink cartridges and small electronics through Funding Factory, a fundraising-byrecycling program for schools and nonprofit organizations. The pupils’ hard work throughout the year earned…

  • Howell commits to spend affordable housing funds

    Township will participate in state housing program for people with special needs BY JAMES McEVOY Staff Writer HOWELL – Municipal officials have expanded plans to commit affordable housing trust fund money that would otherwise be subject to state seizure in July. Howell has $1.15 million remaining in its affordable housing trust fund, according to the…

  • in the service •••

    Air National Guard Airman Andy M. Amakihe, son of Sally Amaezechi of Manalapan, graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who…

  • Developers sentenced to prison

    Two New Jersey real estate developers were sentenced on May 8 for their roles in an investment fraud conspiracy that embezzled nearly $1 million in connection with purported commercial real estate developments, U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman announced. Allen Weiss, 60, of Marlboro, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Anne E. Thompson in Trenton federal…

  • GOP head says enforcement was lacking on sign code

    MARLBORO — Municipal officials recently discussed alleged violations of Marlboro’s campaign sign ordinance and the alleged politicization of April’s Marlboro K-8 School District Board of Education’s election with a local Republican leader. The conversation took place during the Township Council’s meeting on May 3. Chris Dean, who identified himself as the Marlboro Republican municipal chairman,…

  • Photo

    Workers are clearing land at the corner of Woodward Road and Route 33, Manalapan, to make way for a Wawa that will include a gas station and a convenience store. According to representatives from Wawa corporate offices, construction is slated to begin in June and, assuming all goes as planned, the new Wawa is expected…

  • Northpointe denied; next move unknown

    BY JACK MURTHA Staff Writer MARLBORO — Members of the Marlboro Planning Board unanimously voted to deny the Northpointe residential development application without prejudice, based on a lack of information and the inability to obtain an extension of time from the applicant to continue the public hearing. The board took the action at its May…

  • Liberty Oak Chorus to compete in Denver

    The Liberty Oak Chorus has been invited to compete at the Sweet Adelines International Convention in Denver, Colo., Oct. 29 through Nov. 3. Barbershop harmony fans from all over the world gather annually to listen to the best quartets and choruses from each region, as they compete for the international championship. Liberty Oak Chorus, under…

  • Teens donate their time, energy to help pupils with homework

    BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer Two Howell High School students wanted to find something to do after school in addition to their various extracurricular activities. Their only requirement was that the “something” they were going to do had to benefit children. Elise Thompson, 15, and Ali Giannotto, 16, both of Freehold Township and both…

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