• Let the people decide on gay marriage

    I n his Feb. 1 letter to the editor, Barry Fulmer opposed the radical notion that the public should be able to vote on the issue of gay marriage, rather than relying on legislative action. In a representative republic form of government, the legislators are supposed to represent the majority of those in their district,…

  • TCNJ announces dean’s list honors for fall semester

    The College of New Jersey, Ewing, has named the following students to the dean’s list for the fall semester: From Freehold, Brianna O’Connor, Amy Wilson, Joshua Lewkowicz, Nicole Cinman, Michael Ippolito, Frank Piazza, Noelle Borchardt, Patrick Durning, Amanda Piazza, Christina Codispoti, Gary Kehoe. And, Alexa Rozzi, Kylie Preston, Arjeta Albani, Johnanthony Alaimo, Kara Findel, Victoria…

  • Haiti native seeks to heal homeland

    BY JAMES McEVOY Staff Writer Haiti native Wilner Joseph accompanied Habitat for Humanity to the earthquake-ravaged nation last November to help build homes for Haitians who were living in tents. Two years ago when an earthquake devastated his native Haiti, Monroe Township, Middlesex County, resident Wilner Joseph knew he had to help. And though his…

  • Stomp The Monster to host 5K run

    MARLBORO — Stomp The Monster, an organization that provides many forms of support to cancer patients as well as to their friends, families, and caregivers, has announced it will be hosting its second annual 5K Run and Festival onApril 22 at the Marlboro Recreation Community Center in Marlboro. Last year, Stomp The Monster raised $50,000…

  • Firm to offer SAT practice test

    MARLBORO — Continuing with the success of last year’s free SAT practice tests, the Kiwanis Club of Marlboro and Supreme Tutoring of Freehold will once again team up to offer the free assessment at the Marlboro Recreation Community Center, 1996 Recreation Way, on March 3 at 8:30 a.m. A continental breakfast will be served and…

  • Three women to be honored by Chabad

    “The Power of the Individual: What One Woman Can Do” is the theme for Chabad of Western Monmouth County’s 25th annual Jewish Women’s Day program, which will take place at 11 a.m. Feb. 26 at the Freehold Jewish Center, 59 Broad St., Freehold Borough. The event will include a brunch and an auction featuring themed…

  • Community garden gears up for spring

    FREEHOLD — To many people, February is a harsh winter month, but to people who love to garden, February means that spring is just around the corner. The arrival of spring will bring with it the reopening of the Freehold Community Garden on Lloyd Street. Individuals who are interested in tending a plot at the…

  • Liquor licenses may be available

    MARLBORO — An increase in population has given Marlboro officials the option to sell two new liquor licenses, Township Council President Jeff Cantor said at the Jan. 19 meeting of the governing body. Census data revealed an increase of 3,793 people in Marlboro, as the municipality’s population climbed from 36,398 residents in 2000 to 40,191…

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