• Newman, Dems trade budget jabs

    Freehold Borough budget calls for 3.1-cent increase in municipal tax rate BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer John Newman, the only Republican on the Borough Council in Freehold Borough, and Democrats on the governing body sparred over aspects of the 2011 budget during the council’s May 2 meeting. The council held a public hearing on…

  • Marijuana plan appears to be on hold

    State attorney general is asking federal govt. to clarify certain issues BYMARK ROSMAN Staff Writer Do not make plans to buy medical marijuana on Route 33 in Manalapan in the very near future. The state’s plan to license and operate a medical marijuana dispensary in a commercial complex on Route 33 west near the state…

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    Manalapan High School’s Brian Lamboy looks to complete a double play as Jackson Memorial’s Spencer Young slides into second base during a May 5 baseball game in Manalapan. The Braves defeated the Jaguars, 3-0. For more photographs, see Photo Galleries at www.gmnews.com. JEFF GRANIT staff

  • Freehold Twp. teacher disciplined in testing incident

    By Clare Marie Celano 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 first reported…

  • 4-4 vote leaves fate of Manalapan project unknown

    Developer seeks approval for 80 apartments on Wood Avenue, near Englishtown By Mark Rosman MANALAPAN — It is said that a tie in sports is akin to kissing one’s sister, a most unsatisfactory development. Some sisters, as it turns out, were kissed in Manalapan on the evening of May 11. The Manalapan Planning Board deadlocked…

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    Edison TownshipYouth Basketball will hold registration for the 2011-12 season from 7 to 9 p.m. May 18 and from 10 a.m. to noon June 4 at the Stelton Community Center, Edison. Registrations will also be accepted from 10 a.m. to noon May 21 and from 7 to 9 p.m. June 1 at the Minnie Veal…

  • Bishop Ahr baseball team getting total team effort

    BY JIMMY ALLINDER Correspondent The Bishop Ahr High School baseball team’s numbers are impressive — an 8- 3 record, a lineup that averages .342, and two pitchers who have not allowed a run. However, coach Scott Runkel believes the Trojans need to play even better if they are to be included among the top echelon…

  • J.P. Stevens girls occupy first place in GMC golf

    BY JIMMY ALLINDER Correspondent J.P. Stevens High School boys and girls golf coach John Canova stresses to his players that playing the game isn’t only about the competition, but that they should enjoy the game. That’s why Canova is more than satisfied that this year’s girls team is 7-0 and occupies first place in the…

  • Photos

    Left: J.P. Stevens High School pitcher Alexa Garrison hurls to a Piscataway High School hitter during a home game in Edison on May 6. The Hawks notched an 8-0 shutout. Above: J.P. Stevens’ Chelsea Padilla slides into second as Piscataway shortstop Meghan Wells tries to make the tag. PHOTOS BY ERIC SUCAR staff

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