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Energy-saving light bulbs to be handed out in town
MARLBORO — If you have to leave a light on, make it an energy-efficient light bulb that will help to reduce your home’s carbon footprint. That is the message being sent to Marlboro’s residents through Project Porchlight, a Canadian based not-for-profit organization. Project Porchlight was the idea of founder Stuart Hickox, who uncovered a surprising…
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Accreditation assessment team seeks comments about police
MANALAPAN — A team of assessors from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies Inc. (CALEA) will arrive on Dec. 5 to examine all aspects of the Manalapan Police Department policy and procedures, management, operations and support services, Police Chief Stuart Brown announced. Verification by the team that the Manalapan Police Department meets the…
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Sanctuary program resumes in Freehold
FREEHOLD — A sanctuary program that provides breakfast and lunch for the working poor, families and immigrant laborers on Saturdays during the winter months will begin its sixth year on Nov. 21 serving lunch at the First Presbyterian Church, 118 W. Main St. The program is a collaborative effort of the Latino Leadership Alliance of…
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Manalapan officials OK settlement with chief
BY MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer MANALAPAN — The Township Committee has approved a settlement of a matter with Police Chief Stuart Brown. Committee members voted 3-0 on Nov. to sign off on an agreement that will allow Brown to serve a one-day paid suspension as a result of actions he took and/or comments he made…
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Pedestrian killed crossing Route 9
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — A Freehold Township resident was struck and killed as he attempted to walk across Route 9 in the early morning hours of Nov. 13. Freehold Township police said Jamie Perez, 36, of Lexington Drive, died after he was struck by a vehicle being operated by Jerry Tillipan, 50, of Manalapan. Police said…
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Masons collecting toys for holiday celebration
BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD — For many people, holidays mean getting together, sharing food and conversation, and opening some great gifts. For needy children in the area, the upcoming holidays will hold all of that because of some hard-working, dedicated members of Olive Branch Lodge No.16 of Free & Accepted Masons. For…
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Plan for apartments irks neighbors
Manalapan governing body is trying to zone site for affordable housing BY MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer Athree-hour public hearing on Nov. 10 produced no decision on a proposal to create a development zone in which an affordable housing complex could be constructed on Wood Avenue, Manalapan. The Manalapan Township Committee has introduced an ordinance that…
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No deal with teachers; more talks set
BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writer It will be back to the bargaining table because no resolution was reached between the Marlboro Board of Education and the Marlboro Township Education Association (MTEA) during an initial meeting with a super-conciliator. People of all ages show their support for Marlboro K-8 School District teachers who are in the…
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Residents pressing for light
Waiting time and volume at Rt. 537 and Gravel Hill Road are sources of frustration BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer Some Freehold Township residents who live in residential neighborhoods off Gravel Hill Road say they are tired of waiting for a traffic light they were promised several years ago. Monmouth County officials have said…
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