• Meredith Baxter and her ‘Family Ties’ husband enjoy reunion as Christmas’ power couple

    By Kellie Freeze, www.channelguidemag.com In Lifetime’s holiday original movie Becoming Santa, Holly (Laura Bell Bundy) brings her boyfriend (Jesse Hutch) to meet her family and reveals that not only are her parents Santa and Mrs. Claus, but also whoever she marries will become the next Santa. There’s no one better to play the quintessential holiday…

  • ON CAMPUS

    Corinne Coogan of Freehold graduated with a bachelor of science in applied physics from Coastal Carolina University, Conway, South Carolina. Lauren Van Wie of Howell graduated cum laude with a bachelor of science in exercise and sport science from Coastal Carolina University, Conway, South Carolina. Caitlin Ramos of Manalapan has been inducted into Alpha Lambda…

  • BUSINESS BRIEFS

    Social Community Activities Network (SCAN), in partnership with the Affordable Housing Alliance, will host a program designed to use interactive technology to help selected applicants connect online and encourage ongoing and positive engagement in life. This “Successful Aging” program offers seniors digital technology training and is looking for two categories of participants age 60 and…

  • 15-home development approved

    By PETER ELACQUA Staff Writer MARLBORO – The Planning Board has granted preliminary approval to an application filed by a developer who plans to build 15 homes on Buckley Road. Board members heard testimony from representatives of Stillwell Road Holdings, LLC, on Nov. 4. Attorney Salvatore Alfieri represented Stillwell Holdings and presented testimony from Terry…

  • Marlboro councilman will seek county sheriff’s post

    By PETER ELACQUA Staff Writer Jeff Cantor MARLBORO – Councilman Jeff Cantor has declared his candidacy for the position of Monmouth County sheriff. Cantor, 49, works as a health care consultant and has served on the Marlboro Township Council since 2004. Cantor will seek the Democratic nomination in June 2016 for the right to run…

  • Marlboro’s credit rating upgraded

    MARLBORO — Standard & Poor’s has assigned an AA+ rating to the Township of Marlboro Series 2015 bonds with a stable outlook. This rating on financing for projects authorized between 2004 and 2015 represents an upgrade of the township’s credit which was reviewed last in 2010, according to a press release from municipal officials. “This…

  • Christmas is a day to share the love

    ARE WE THERE YET Lori Clinch It is coming. There is an excitement in the air, you can feel it in the very depths of your soul. There are many preparations that go along with the family Christmas. Shopping lists, United States Postal Service tracking, and hopefully someone will remember the coffee supply is running…

  • Driver facing charges of vehicular homicide

    A Bergen County man is facing up to 10 years in state prison on charges he was intoxicated while he was behind the wheel of his Mini Cooper when it crashed on a Route 18 entrance ramp in Colts Neck in August, taking the life of his father, Monmouth County Acting Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni…

  • Foundation provides grants for educational programs

    Grants provided by the Foundation for the Manalapan-Englishtown Regional Schools are improving the schools’ programs, projects and resources. Dotty Porcaro, president of the Manalapan Englishtown Regional School District Board of Education, said the grants are wonderful for the school district. “I am always excited to see new things coming to the district that are great…

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