• Manalapan panel OKs improvements

    BY MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer MANALAPAN — The Township Committee has adopted a bond ordinance that will provide funding for various municipal improvements. The ordinance was adopted at the committee’s April 28 meeting. No one from the public commented on the bond ordinance when given the opportunity to do so. According to the ordinance, the…

  • Nominations sought for planning awards

    The Monmouth County Planning Board is accepting nominations for its 2010 planning awards. Through its annual planning award program, the Monmouth County Planning Board honors outstanding plans, projects, individuals and municipalities that have significantly influenced planning in Monmouth County. “The annual planning awards are an important way for the county to recognize people, organizations and…

  • School’s ESL program honored

    COLTS NECK — Colts Neck High School has been designated by the New Jersey State Department of Education as a model school for its Bilingual/English as a Second Language (ESL) program. The state bestows this designation on only six schools every two years. The Freehold Regional High School District’s English Language Learners (ELL) program, which…

  • Police will host third annual youth academy

    FREEHOLD — The Freehold Borough Police Department will host its third annual Youth Police Academy from July 19-30. The 10-day summer program for youths between the ages of 12 and 16 will introduce participants to all aspects of law enforcement using hands-on activities. Guest speakers will include members of the FBI, U.S. Secret Service, U.S.…

  • Priest honored with title of monsignor

    BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer Monsignor Sam A. Sirianni FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — The Rev. Sam A. Sirianni came to St. Robert Bellarmine Roman Catholic Church, Georgia Road, in January 2009 to lead the parish as its pastor. On April 23, Sirianni, 56, was elevated to the position of monsignor during an Investiture ceremony at…

  • Sports equipment will go to Haiti’s children

    The Freehold Kids Helping Haiti’s Kids Through Sports campaign is a way to help Haiti’s children find relief from the recent earthquake by donating new or gently used sports equipment. Needed are soccer balls and equipment, basketballs and portable hoops, footballs, baseball/softball equipment, Frisbees, Wiffle bats and balls, jump ropes, bikes and more. Sports equipment…

  • Spraying for gypsy moth caterpillars will begin

    The Monmouth County Shade Tree Commission began spraying for gypsy moth caterpillars on May 10, weather permitting, according to a press release from the county. A total of 641 acres are targeted for spraying this year, down from the 6,891 acres that were sprayed last year. Public Works and Engineering Director John W. Tobia, who…

  • Sheriff Youth Week seeks applicants

    Monmouth County Sheriff Shaun Golden has announced that applications are being accepted from Monmouth County high school aged students for participation in the 18th annual Sheriff Youth Week program. The deadline for applications is June 15. This challenging weeklong program, held at the Monmouth County Police Academy, Freehold Township, from July 12-16, affords participants the…

  • Businesses gearing up for ‘Shop Marlboro’

    MARLBORO — Get your shopping bags ready and prepare for a weeklong shopping extravaganza when Marlboro’s “Shop Marlboro” campaign kicks off on May 22. The campaign will offer deals and discounts to shoppers at participating Marlboro businesses from May 22-31. Shoppers must remember to save their receipts to take part in the “shop ’til you…

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