• Parents can learn about ‘pharming’

    MARLBORO — Parents are invited to learn about the so-called “pharming” trend that has teenagers experimenting with prescription drugs during an “It’s a ‘Pharm Party’ ” presentation. The event hosted by the Marlboro Alliance for the Prevention of Substance Abuse and the Marlboro Police Department will be held at 7 p.m. Nov. 10 at Town…

  • Grant to be used for safety doors

    FREEHOLD — At its Oct. 15 regional sub fund meeting, the New Jersey School Boards Association Insurance Group (NJSBAIG) awarded the Freehold Borough K-8 School District Board of Education a safety grant in the amount of $3,654. According to a press release, the grant rewards the school district for its commitment to risk management and…

  • Seniors & students send treats to troops

    BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — Because of an effort between Freehold Township senior citizens and pupils at the Marshall W. Errickson School, some members of the military who are serving overseas will be receiving scores of shoe boxes brimming with items from home. The effort is part of an adopt-a-soldier project.…

  • County approves recycling grant for Englishtown

    BY MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer ENGLISHTOWN — Recycling efforts in Englishtown will get a boost with the news that Monmouth County has approved an application for a $14,000 recycling grant. Speaking at the Oct. 28 meeting of the Borough Council, Borough Administrator Laurie Finger said Englishtown will use the funds to purchase 32-gallon recycling buckets.…

  • Commercial project gains OK in Marlboro

    BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writer MARLBORO — A retail building, a bank and a CVS Pharmacy have been approved for a parcel of land at the intersection of Route 79 and Lloyd Road. The Planning Board gave the project a green light on Oct. 7. Applicant Dallenbach Sand was represented before the board by attorney…

  • ‘Heart of Gold’ party will support mission

    BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writer As the holiday season draws closer, area residents are invited to get a head start on their shopping and help orphans in Romania. “The Heart of Gold” Christmas party will be held on Nov. 15 from 3-7 p.m. at the Freehold Township Independent Fire Company, 30 Siloam Road, Freehold Township.…

  • Legal bill at heart of public discussion

    Manalapan mayor says $7,000 invoice will not be paid by township BY MARK ROSMAN BY MARK ROSMAN MANALAPAN MANALAPAN — An attorney’s decision not to bill the township for time he spent in court on behalf of the municipality drew a chuckle from the audience at a recent meeting of the Manalapan Township Committee. It was…

  • Freehold man charged with attempted murder

    Sean S. Robinson, 41, of Freehold, was arrested and charged on Oct. 31 with one count of first-degree attempted murder, one count of second-degree aggravated assault, one count of third-degree possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose and one count of fourth-degree unlawful possession of a weapon. The charges are in connection with a…

  • Rocco Michael Potenza

    Mr. Potenza, 67, of Freehold, died Oct. 27, 2009, at Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch. Prior to his retirement, he was an engineer for Lucent Technologies, Freehold. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Veronica; a son and daughter-in-law, Frank and Inga; a daughter, Laura Potenza; three sisters, Angela Marmo, Virginia Merola and…

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