• Synagogue appoints new rabbi

    Rabbi Tal Sessler FREEHOLD — Members of Congregation Agudath Achim, the Freehold Jewish Center, gathered on May 9 to officially vote on the decision to hire Rabbi Tal Sessler, who will be stepping into the pulpit on July 15. According to a press release from the temple, the feelings at the meeting were warm and…

  • ‘Shop Marlboro’ back for second year

    MARLBORO — Shoppers in participating stores will see some deep discounts as the second annual “Shop Marlboro” event kicks off on May 21. Last year’s “Shop Marlboro” event brought local business owners some great success stories in the form of increased sales. This year’s event will begin on May 21 and run through May 30.…

  • Freehold Township team wins state Consumer Bowl

    Homeowners in foreclosure are particularly vulnerable to being scammed. In one risky scenario, someone offers to buy the home and allow the original owner to buy it back over time. Such offers may sound good, but if the owner is not very careful it may be impossible to buy back the home. When done with…

  • ‘Aladdin Jr.’ to be performed May 21-22

    The Children’s Theater Group at St. Gabriel’s Catholic Church in Marlboro will perform Disney’s “Aladdin Junior” at 7 p.m. May 21 and at 2 p.m. May 22 in the parish center, 100N. Main St., Marlboro. Proceeds from the event will benefit the St. Vincent de Paul Society. The group was started four years ago by…

  • Officials will pursue farm’s preservation

    Action sparks debate at Manalapan meeting BYMARK ROSMAN Staff Writer MANALAPAN — A farmland preservation application that one committee member said is not routine got a go-ahead from the Manalapan Township Committee on May 11. The committee voted 3-1 to approve and endorse the acquisition of a development easement by the Monmouth County Agricultural Development…

  • Teacher disciplined in testing incident

    BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — An investigation by Freehold Township K-8 School District officials into a teacher’s actions during the administration of standardized tests last year led to a state investigation and the removal of that individual from district classrooms. News of the situation involving the teacher in Freehold Township was…

  • Team preparing for ‘The Challenge’

    MANALAPAN — A team of students from Manalapan High School has had a phenomenal run this season competing in MSG Varsity’s television quiz show “The Challenge.” The Manalapan students are moving on to Round 3 as they continue to vie for a chance at the tri-state championship. Fans following Manalapan High School can view the…

  • Dream Factory grants wish, brings music to everyone’s ears

    BYAMY ROSEN Staff Writer Sara Bernard of Manalapan recently had a dream fulfilled by the Dream Factory of the Jersey Shore. Her dream was to receive an oboe or a flute, and she received both. One of the most difficult things to deal with at any age is chronic illness. One organization, Dream Factory of…

  • Board elects Moses as panel’s president

    Colts Neck student makes officials aware of situation with anti-Christie stickers BY REBECCAMORTON There is new leadership on the Freehold Regional High School District Board of Education as a new president and vice president have been elected to lead the board. The board held its reorganization meeting onMay 9 at the district’s administrative offices in…

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