• Deal for supt.’s new position is off table

    State says proper public notice not given; Wasser will finish current contract BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writer The proposed contract that would have seen Freehold Regional High School District Superintendent of Schools James Wasser step down was declared null and void by Monmouth County Executive Superintendent Carole Morris because the district had not provided the…

  • Pantry struggles to meet demand

    Donations sought to go directly to Englishtown, Manalapan, Marlboro & Millstone residents BY AMY ROSEN Staff Writer PHOTOS BY AMY ROSEN At the Samaritan Center in Manalapan, empty shelves tell the story — more local families than ever before need assistance on a regular basis. Pat Baxter (l) and Margaret Camia are two volunteers who…

  • Young firefighter follows dad’s legacy

    Ronnie Osadacz Jr. volunteers with two Marlboro fire companies BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writer Marlboro resident Ronnie Osadacz Jr. is a lifesaver, volunteering at two Marlboro fire companies and starting his training at the Monmouth County Police Academy, Freehold Township. The young man is courageously following a legacy of community service that was started by…

  • Judge rules in favor of Old Bridge

    Manalapan Twp. instituted legal action in 2008 after zoning decision in nearby town BY MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer Alawsuit filed by Manalapan Township that sought to overturn a decision made by the Old Bridge Zoning Board of Adjustment has been initially decided in favor of Old Bridge. Whether the case moves on to an appeals…

  • Chief & town will head to court

    By Mark Rosman Chief & town will head to court By Mark Rosman MANALAPAN — Representatives of the township and Manalapan Police Chief Stuart Brown are scheduled to be in court on Oct. 22 as the matter concerning a one-day suspension of the chief continues. The Township Committee authorized a one-day suspension for Brown after…

  • Photo

    ERIC SUCAR staff Playing for the Cowboys in a game against the Saints, Thomas Papirnik, 9, prepares to catch a pass during a flag football game in Freehold Borough on Oct. 10. For more photos from this event, visit GMN Photo Galleries at www.gmnews.com.

  • Phillip Edward Loori

    Mr. Loori, 51, of Farmingdale, died Oct. 9, 2009, at home. He was born in Jersey City and had lived there before moving to Farmingdale 15 years ago. Mr. Loori was the owner of Wound Care Systems in Farmingdale. He was predeceased by his father, Angelo Loori. Surviving are his wife, Jacqueline; a son, Phillip,…

  • France Savitz

    Mrs. Savitz, nee Siegel, died Oct. 8, 2009. She was a secretary at Susan Wagner High School, Staten Island, N.Y., for 28 years, retiring in 1987. She was a member of Temple Shaari Emeth of Manalapan, and Deborah and Hadassah. Mrs. Savitz is survived by her husband of 64 years, Alex; a son, Dr. Richard…

  • Jane “Curly” Carney

    Mrs. Carney, 82, a lifelong resident of Freehold Township, died Oct. 8, 2009, at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. She and her late husband, Jim, were the proprietors of Moore’s Tavern, a family-owned business in Freehold Township for many years. Mrs. Carney is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Charles and Kim Carney of Cream…

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