-

Manalapan committee adopts budget for 2010
Officials debate how actions taken this year may affect municipal budget in 2011 BY MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer MANALAPAN — By a vote of 4-1, the Manalapan Township Committee has adopted a municipal budget for 2010. The members of the governing body voted on the budget during their June 23 meeting. Mayor Andrew Lucas, Deputy…
-

Driver gets 44-year term for causing fatal crash
Scott Bennett, 44, of Freehold Township, was sentenced June 17 to an aggregate 44-year state prison term in connection with a fatal motor vehicle collision which he caused while intoxicated and eluding a Manalapan police officer. According to a press release from the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office, Pursuant to the No Early Release Act, Bennett…
-

Concert series to begin July 1
FREEHOLD — Summer in Freehold Borough means fine and casual dining, both indoor and cafe alfresco style, and music, music, music. The 2010 Downtown Freehold Summer Concert Series will kick off in front of the Monmouth County Hall of Records, Main Street, on July 1. Last year’s concert series presented classic rock tribute bands with…
-

Sibs selected as N.J. Champion Children
Jackson residents have made significant progress since accident in 2006 BY PATRICIA YOCZIS Correspondent Mackenzie Wight, 10, and her brother, Michael, 8, of Jackson, have been selected as the 2010 New Jersey Champion Children under a program of the Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) that honors remarkable children who have overcome severe medical challenges. Michael Wight,…
-

Avallone announces retirement from office
Freehold Township official will step down July 13 BY MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer Freehold Township Mayor Dorothy H. Avallone will retire from the Township Committee on July 13, concluding more than 37 years of service to Freehold Township. Avallone made the announcement at the June 29 meeting of the committee. Avallone, a Republican, would…
-

Marlboro introduces town budget
Public hearing scheduled for Aug. 12 council meeting BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writer An increase in pension payments that Marlboro is required to make combined with a decrease in state aid are factors that have led to an increase in the amount of local property taxes needed to support the 2010 municipal budget. As presented…
-

Photo
Smiles could be seen all around the Freehold Regional High School District on the evening of June 24, when graduation ceremonies were held at the district’s six high schools. One graduate saluted his friends during graduation at Howell High School. ERIC SUCAR staff
-

-

business briefs •••
Manalapan Township Economic Development Committee invites local business owners to attend a program on June 30 at 8 p.m. to expand and enhance their businesses. The guest speakers will be Jim Lau (business enhancement) of SCORE, William R. Kugelman (law firm) of Powell & Roman, Steven Bernknopf (accountant) of The Bernknopf Group, Bret Moleta (web…
View our current articles
Stay connected to your community
