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    • The American Association of University Women Freehold branch is accepting book donations for its 2012 used book sale. All books, with the exception of Reader’s Digest and textbooks, can be dropped off between 10 a.m. and noon Tuesday mornings at the Freehold Savings Bank, 65 W. Main St., Freehold, or call 732-431-2498 for more…

  • Manalapan man awakes to find armed intruders

    MANALAPAN — Police are investigating an armed burglary that was reported by a 23-year-old male resident of Manor Court, Manalapan. Manor Court is off Pease Road. The man told police on Jan. 27 that he awoke at about 6:15 a.m. and heard noises in the home. He said he found two men in the hallway…

  • Transparency law sheds light on ‘shadow govt.’

    Law requires state, regional & local authorities to post public information online BY KRISTEN DALTON Staff Writer Close to 600 local authorities and commissions spend $5 billion per year in taxpayer money that until recently was nearly impossible to track in New Jersey’s so-called “shadow government.” “Seven out of 587 [government entities] have basic information…

  • Orchid Society will host show

    Thousands of orchids of all colors, sizes and shapes will be featured at Deep Cut Orchid Society’s 15th annual orchid show to be held from Feb. 9-12 at the Dearborn Farm Market, Route 35, Holmdel. Admission and parking are free. Food will be available. Show hours are Feb. 9 from 1-6 p.m., Feb. 10-11 from…

  • Investigation continues into principal; no updates from high school district

    A n investigation of suspended Manalapan High School Principal Jeff Simon is ongoing, according to Nakell Williams, the Freehold Regional High School District’s communications and district projects coordinator. Williams said district administrators will make another public comment on the matter when it is appropriate to do so. Simon remains on paid administrative leave, she said…

  • Rapid entry box for homes eyed

    BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD — A rapid entry box that is used by police officers and firefighters to enter a business in an emergency may soon be available to Freehold Borough residents who want to place that type of box on their home. One person’s concern for a friend who lives alone…

  • Demographic details available to businesses

    A new tool that provides businesses with an array of demographic information within a certain radius was unveiled recently at the first meeting of the Grow Monmouth Advisory Committee, which is comprised of about 40 business, academic and municipal representatives. The business analyst tool is an enhancement to Monmouth County’s Economic Opportunity Mapping program, which…

  • Group suggests commercial development on Rt. 9 parcel

    MANALAPAN — Municipal officials may consider a request from a development group to rezone a parcel of land at Route 9 south and Symmes Drive or to designate new permitted uses for that location. According to a report prepared by Richard Cramer, the planner for the Manalapan Planning Board, Northwest Nine, L.P., has requested that…

  • Valuable lessons learned in science fair projects

    Marlboro’s Dugan School hosts annual presentation BY JACK MURTHA Staff Writer Second-grader Camryn McLean explains her science project to visitors attending the annual science fair at the Frank J. Dugan Elementary School, Marlboro, on Jan. 25. For more photos, see Photo Galleries at www.gmnews.com. PHOTOS BY ERIC SUCAR staff Cameras flashed as parents maneuvered through…

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