• Physical therapy is safer and more effective than opioids

    Physical therapy is safer and more effective than opioids

    By Jerry Moczerniuk, P.T., D.P.T. Over the last several years there has been a nationally recognized public epidemic of overuse of opioids for the treatment of chronic pain. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have recently released guidelines that recommend nondrug approaches such as physical therapy over long-term or high-dosage use of addictive…

  • Allentown seeks to acquire land for passive recreation

    Allentown seeks to acquire land for passive recreation

    By Andrew Martins Staff Writer ALLENTOWN – Two lots near Mechanic and Hamilton streets could become municipal open space if a $250,000 bond ordinance is adopted by the Borough Council. A bond ordinance that was introduced on July 12 authorizes the issuance of $225,000 in bonds and a $25,000 down payment from Allentown’s municipal open space…

  • Manalapan governing body will object to Cardinale plan

    Manalapan governing body will object to Cardinale plan

    By Mark Rosman Staff Writer MANALAPAN – The members of the Manalapan Township Committee do not believe a developer’s request for a variance should be heard by the Zoning Board of Adjustment and will object to the application if and when it goes before the zoning board. Township Attorney Roger McLaughlin, speaking at the July…

  • Two Freehold police officers saluted upon retirement

    Two Freehold police officers saluted upon retirement

    By Matthew Sockol Staff Writer FREEHOLD – Two police officers who provided decades of service to Freehold Borough have been honored by the Borough Council. At a meeting on July 18, council members passed a resolution honoring Detective Sgt. Andrew DeMuth and Detective Lt. Michael Sweetman upon their retirement from the Freehold Borough Police Department.…

  • Tri-Town News Datebook, July 21

    Tri-Town News Datebook, July 21

    • The White Butterfly, 200 N. County Line, Road, Jackson, is accepting donations of handbags that will be donated to Dottie’s House, Brick Township. Dottie’s House is a transitional housing facility that assists women and children who have survived domestic violence. Handbags will be accepted through July 24. Individuals who donate a handbag will receive…

  • Holbrook 12U All-Stars fall in Section 3 tournament

    Holbrook 12U All-Stars fall in Section 3 tournament

    By Wayne Witkowski The Holbrook Little League 12U All-Stars quickly regained their home run swing, but it couldn’t save them from elimination in the Section 3 tournament in a 23-13 loss to Bordentown July 18 at Michael J. Tighe Park in Freehold. The power-hitting District 18 champions from Jackson hammered out four home runs —…

  • Property owner gives informal presentation over borough attorney’s objections

    Property owner gives informal presentation over borough attorney’s objections

    By STEVEN VIERA Staff Writer RED BANK —  One of the most contentious questions at the Planning Board meeting on July 6 was not related to any specific element of a developer’s presentation, but whether or not he could present at all. Raymond Rapcavage, who owns a parcel of land at the corner of Harding…

  • Sea Bright asks voters to back 3 big projects

    Sea Bright asks voters to back 3 big projects

    By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer SEA BRIGHT — After a lengthy and contentious meeting, the Borough Council has opted to hold a special election on Sept. 27 for the voters to decide the fate of three bond ordinances that would fund a new municipal complex, beach pavilion and community center. The council decided on the…

  • Council designates two lots as one area in need of redevelopment

    Council designates two lots as one area in need of redevelopment

    By STEVEN VIERA Staff Writer RED BANK — While plans to construct a parking garage downtown took a step forward at a Borough Council meeting, residents objected to redevelopment practices that they said “didn’t smell right.” The Borough Council voted to accept the Planning Board’s recommendation to designate the White Street parking lot and the…

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