• Alternate property may be considered for cell tower

    By MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — The question of where to place a cellular communications tower remained unresolved at a recent meeting of the Freehold Township Zoning Board of Adjustment. However, representatives of New York SMSA Limited Partnership (Verizon Wireless) revealed they may have an alternate site for the proposed 120-foot-tall monopole. Verizon…

  • Arcadian Chorale to perform

    FREEHOLD — The Arcadian Chorale will return to Freehold Borough for a holiday concert on Dec. 11. The show is sponsored by the Freehold Borough Arts Council (FBAC) and will take place at 7:30 p.m. at St. Rose of Lima Roman Catholic Church, 16 McLean St. The chorale, under the musical direction of Marina Alexander,…

  • Manalapan mom earns scholarship

    The Freehold Branch of the American Association of University Women recently honored Frances Vender of Manalapan as its 2015 scholarship recipient. Vender is completing her master’s degree in social work at Rutgers University, according to a press release from the AAUW. Her focus is on helping individuals with substance abuse problems. As a mother of…

  • Joan Dancy and PALS to host Sinderella’s Ball

    By CHRISTINE BARCIA Staff Writer The daily lives of area residents with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) are improved through the work of a local organization that was founded in 2005. The Joan Dancy and PALS (People with ALS) Foundation provides assistance, services and programs that support ALS patients and their families, according to the organization’s…

  • Research, awareness are keys to finding a cure for dystonia

    YOUR TURN JANICE NACHBAR GUEST COLUMN Dystonia is a painful and life-altering movement disorder that officially affects at least 300,000 people in North America. Some experts say the figure is closer to 750,000 to 1 million people. There is no definitive test, its symptoms are similar to those of other illnesses, and many people are…

  • Time for full-day kindergarten in Marlboro

    Well, the Marlboro voters have spoken and they voted down the referendum to raise taxes for full-day kindergarten. The fact that the Marlboro K-8 School District Board of Education insists there is not enough room is not really true. There is actually room in all the other elementary schools in the district and there really…

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  • Arts, crafts to be sold at Dec. 5 show

    By CLARE MARIE CELANO Correspondent FREEHOLD — Holiday shoppers will find unique items when they stop in at the Freehold Borough Arts Council’s (FBAC) third annual arts and crafts vendor show on Dec. 5. The event will take place in the education building of the First Presbyterian Church of Freehold, 118 W. Main St., from…

  • Dancer bill would prohibit ‘sanctuary city’ policies

    By MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer New Jersey state Assemblyman Ron Dancer (R-Monmouth, Ocean, Middlesex, Burlington) says he will introduce legislation prohibiting “sanctuary city” policies that pose a threat to public safety. In a press release, Dancer said the bill protects New Jersey residents, mandating state and local officials to fully cooperate with federal authorities with…

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