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FRHSD seeks new ways to pay for capital work
BY REBECCAMORTON Staff Writer I nitiatives that could help to reduce energy costs and foot the bill for capital improvements in the Freehold Regional High School District are being investigated by district administrators. FRHSD Board of Education member Michael Messinger said the finance committee, which he chairs, has examined the possibility of solar energy and…
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Naval base to pursue environmental goals
COLTSNECK— TheU.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has entered into an agreement with Naval Weapons Station Earle to achieve a number of environmentally beneficial goals, according to a press release. The agreement, signed by the EPA and the U.S. Navy, commits the naval facility to participate in various EPA environmental stewardship programs and promises technical assistance…
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Rock legends to play downtown Freehold
The second annual Legends of Rock concert series, sponsored by Monmouth Academy of Musical Arts and Downtown Freehold, will once again bring timeless recording artists to Freehold Borough. The lineup is as follows: Sept. 14 – Ambrosia; Sept. 21 – Terry Sylvester; and Sept. 28 – Denny Laine. Each legend will be performing with The…
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Casino Night to aid McDonald House
The Ronald McDonald House (RMH) of Long Branch and New Brunswick will host its third annual Casino Night 6-10 p.m. Sept. 23 at the Robert B. Meyner Reception Center at the PNC Arts Center, Holmdel. Guests can try their luck at blackjack, roulette, Texas Hold’em, craps tables and much more. There will also be music,…
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Plans for Freehold 7-Eleven unveiled
Testimony expected to resume tonight before Land Use Board BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD — Testimony concerning a proposed 7-Eleven convenience store will continue tonight, Sept. 14, at a meeting of the Freehold Borough Land Use Board at Borough Hall in Freehold Borough. The application seeking preliminary and final site plan approval was…
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Maybe there are reasons they need to keep secrets
CODA GREG BEAN You’ve got to wonder why Freehold Borough Mayor Michael Wilson and the municipal attorney are so determined to keep the results of a review of the police department that was paid for with public funds such a secret. In October 2010, in anticipation of Police Chief Mitch Roth’s retirement, the borough hired…
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for the record
A postcard owned by Richard Novick of Marlboro was valued at $15,000 at one point, but eventually sold by Novick for $4,000. An article about Novick’s postcard collection that was published in the Sept. 7 News Transcript incorrectly stated that Novick paid $15,000 for that postcard. The postcard was purchased in a collection of more…
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Freehold Twp. resident says officials came through for Raintree
Freehold Township Mayor David Salkin and Township Administrator Peter Valesi went around different parts of the township (onAug. 28) assessing the damages wrought by Hurricane Irene. In the afternoon, Township Committeeman Anthony Ammiano and Mr. Valesi assessed the rest of the township, including the Raintree community. The (officials) spread out all over the township to…
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Legislators to co-host job fair at Brookdale
The past few years, as the nation’s economy struggles to recover from a serious downfall, Labor Day has held a more significant meaning for many Americans who continue to search for employment months and even years after losing their jobs. This year, my office has hosted two employment resource fairs to help connect job seekers…
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