• Fall plays to take the stage

    The stages are set and the lights are beginning to dim at the Freehold Regional High School District schools as the fall productions get underway. Colts Neck High School students will take to the stage in “A Family Reunion to Die For.” It’s time for the Knotting family reunion and newlywed Christine Franklin is eager…

  • Roberts-Moore

    MILESTONES Alan and Linda Roberts of Freehold Township are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Amanda Marie, to Jonathan Moore, son of Fred and Sheryl Moore of Erial. The surprise proposal was made Aug. 1 during their stay in Spain. A September 2016 wedding is planned.

  • Veterans invited to appreciation luncheon

    Driven by Heroes, a new nonprofit organization providing access to critical healthcare for veterans through its free transportation program, and Bella Vista Country Club, Marlboro, will host a complimentary luncheon, “Honoring Our Veterans … A Holiday Celebration,” on Nov. 22 from noon to 3 p.m. at Bella Vista Country Club, 100 School Road East, Marlboro.…

  • Marlboro will honor veterans

    MARLBORO — In observance of Veterans Day, Mayor Jonathan Hornik has directed the Police Division Honor Guard to provide the laying of a memorial wreath at the Marlboro Veterans Memorial. Marlboro Police Capt. Peter Pezzullo, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of the Gulf War (Desert Storm), will lead the honor guard detail. The ceremony will…

  • Marlboro voters reject $46.5M in school work

    By PETER ELACQUA Staff Writer MARLBORO – Voters rejected a $46.5 million construction referendum the Marlboro K-8 School District Board of Education placed before them on Nov. 3. According to results posted on the Monmouth County website, the referendum question failed in a vote of 4,460 “no” to 2,077 “yes.” The results are unofficial until…

  • Higgins, Shutzer, Griffiths keep Freehold Borough posts

    By CHRISTINE BARCIA Staff Writer FREEHOLD — The unopposed Democratic mayor and two Democratic members of the Borough Council in Freehold Borough have been re-elected. Mayor Nolan Higgins and Borough Council members Sharon Shutzer and Ron Griffiths will return to their seats after claiming victory on Nov. 3. Higgins received 1,097 votes in his bid…

  • Ammiano, Cook will retain seats in Freehold Township

    By CHRISTINE BARCIA Staff Writer FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP —Republicans Thomas Cook and Anthony Ammiano were re-elected to three-year terms on the Township Committee on Election Day, Nov. 3. Ammiano and Cook fended off a challenge from Democrats Doris Lin and Haven Franklin. Ammiano received 2,796 votes and Cook received 2,781 votes to win new terms that…

  • Group offers support to female entrepreneurs

    By MAUREEN DAYE Correspondent The Entrepreneurial Think Tank for Women (ETTW) seeks to connect like-minded women, network, build relationships and to learn from and support each other. Members share experiences and ideas that include a range of topics from stress management to personal and professional development issues, said Vanessa Coppes, of Marlboro, a co-founder of…

  • Salkin’s Jewel Case announces closing after 40 years in Freehold Township

    FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — A family business that has operated for 40 years will be closing its doors. David Salkin, who owns Salkin’s Jewel Case in the South Freehold Shopping Center, Route 9, with his brother, Eric, has announced that a “Going Out of Business Sale” will begin on Nov. 14. Salkin’s Jewel Case began in…

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