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Road projects get grants from DOT
State Sen. Jennifer Beck, Assemblyman Declan O’Scanlon and Assemblywoman Caroline Casagrande (all R-Monmouth and Mercer) announced the receipt of a total of $2.2 million by 10 12th district municipalities due to municipal aid grants that have been awarded by the Division of Local Aid and Economic Development in the New Jersey Department of Transportation. The…
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Sanctuary program adds second location
The First United Methodist Church of Freehold began serving breakfast to the working poor, families, and immigrant laborers in mid-January as part of the sanctuary program in Freehold Borough. The program, which began seven years ago to serve those struggling with lack of employment during the winter months, currently offers breakfast and lunch on Saturdays…
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O’Scanlon: State employee benefits must be sustainable
Legislator named to panel monitoring police, fire benefits reform BY ANDREW DAVISON Staff Writer Declan O’Scanlon Jr. RED BANK— For the next three years, 12th District state Assemblyman Declan O’Scanlon Jr. will be involved in monitoring New Jersey’s efforts to enact reforms and protect taxpayer interests. Named as one of four public members on Gov.…
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Freehold grants business OK to use parking spaces
FREEHOLD — Municipal officials have passed a resolution authorizing a license agreement with Mandel Warehouse of New Jersey for parking on borough property. According to the resolution, Mandel Warehouse of New Jersey is the owner of property at 62 Jackson St. The property is next to the Rug Mill Towers parking lot. The borough owns…
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‘Annie’ comes to Marlboro
MARLBORO — A lovable redhead will be coming to the stage at the Marlboro Memorial Middle School when students bring the musical “Annie Jr.” to life. The show will be performed on March 4-5 at 7 p.m. in the Marlboro Memorial Middle School, Nolan Road. Tickets are $10 each and may be purchased in advance…
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Manalapan officials working on budget
BYMARK ROSMAN Staff Writer MANALAPAN — Township residents could get their first look at Manalapan’s 2011 municipal budget within a month. During the public portion of the Township Committee’s Feb. 9 meeting, resident Deborah Smarth asked Mayor Andrew Lucas where municipal officials are in the budget process. Smarth asked the mayor to “give residents an…
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Town’s recycling ordinance to comply with county plan
BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — The municipality’s recycling ordinance has been amended to mirror Monmouth County’s regulations and to bring Freehold Township into compliance with the county’s Solid Waste Management Plan, according to Township Administrator Thomas Antus. “Every town in New Jersey has to have a solid waste management plan. The…
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Scholarships offered to local women
Applications are now being accepted for two $2,000 scholarships given by the Freehold Area Branch of the American Association of University Women. The scholarships are the Lew Williams Scholarship and the Leila Sulkes Scholarship. Applicants must be female, 25 years of age or older, and reside in Colts Neck, Englishtown, Farmingdale, Freehold Borough, Freehold Township,…
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Accident results in charge of DWI
Manalapan police charged a 21-year-old resident of the township with driving while intoxicated, reckless driving, careless driving and tailgating following his involvement in a motor vehicle accident on Feb. 15. According to police, Andrew Frisch was operating a vehicle on Route 33 when he crashed into a vehicle that was stopped in traffic on the…
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