• Residents should express their opinion on planning issue

    Ray Catena motor car dealerships has approached the Manalapan Township Committee to request permission to move into empty office space at Route 9 north and Taylors Mills Road. On Oct. 27, a too small group of residents who became aware of this proposal attended the Planning Board meeting to explain why this is such a…

  • It was silly in spades, and not just the dumb costumes

    CODA GREG BEAN They say November is the silly season because of the goofiness of the local and national political campaigns — but if you look at what happened as folks got ready for Halloween in the Northeast, October is pretty whacky as well. It turns out that students in the Springfield, N.J., school districts…

  • Nov. 9 job fair paves the way for troops to be welcomed home

    Discover how military experience can translate into a steady career. Come to the Hire a Veteran Job Fair on Wednesday, Nov. 9, from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Merri-Makers Caterers at the PNC Bank Arts Center Reception Center in Holmdel. Veterans will have the opportunity to connect with employers who value their service, skills,…

  • Driver who struck trooper on I-195 pays court fines

    Jackson resident was ticketed following incident in Howell that resulted in officer’s death BY JAMES McEVOY Staff Writer HOWELL – A Jackson resident who was charged with careless driving and speeding after his vehicle struck New Jersey State Police Trooper Marc K. Castellano on June 6, 2010, recently pleaded guilty to both charges in Howell…

  • November is Jazz Month at library

    For more than 35 years, the Monmouth County Library has provided residents with quality jazz at the library’s free afternoon concerts. November is Jazz Month at the Monmouth County Library and three free Sunday afternoon concerts will be presented at library headquarters, 125 Symmes Drive, Manalapan. “I invite you to come tap your feet to…

  • Offer of matching grant is boost for first aid squad

    BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer Barry Tobias has been a friend to many individuals and organizations in the area who need help with their fundraising efforts. Most recently, he has reached out with an offer of assistance to the Freehold First Aid and Emergency Squad, which serves residents and businesses in Freehold Borough and…

  • Town will correct one audit item

    BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — The Township Committee has addressed one recommendation that was made after the 2010 annual audit of municipal finances was prepared by William E. Antonides and Company. The recommendation was read in a resolution at a recent meeting by Mayor David Salkin, who noted that over the…

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     The Heart of New Jersey Chorus chapter of Sweet Adelines will hold its “Swing into Fall” show, featuring gift basket raffles and dessert, 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 6, at the James Cullen Recreation Center, 1776 Union Ave., Hazlet. $15 general admission; $12 children and seniors. Tickets available at the door at call Tricia at…

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