• ‘Robocall’ ban goes into effect

    New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs Director David Szuchman reminded residents that a federal ban on prerecorded commercial telemarketing calls — known as “robocalls” — began Sept. 1, under a Federal Trade Commission (FTC) rule. According to a press release from the Division of Consumer Affairs, robocalls cannot be placed to consumers unless the telemarketer…

  • POWs, MIAs to be saluted at ceremony

    The New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Foundation will hold its annual POW/MIA and Gold Star Mothers Recognition Day ceremony on Sept. 18 at 11 a.m. at the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial in Holmdel. The third Friday of September is National POW/MIA Recognition Day. Ceremonies are held throughout the country in honor of America’s prisoners…

  • County plans Oct. 20 job fair

    Employers looking to hire qualified workers are invited to attend a job fair at Brookdale Community College, Lincroft, scheduled for Oct. 20. The Monmouth County Division of Economic and Workforce Development, an arm of the county’s Department of Economic Development and Tourism, is partnering with the Jersey Shore Association of Human Resources and Brookdale Community…

  • Large orchid auction at Colts Neck firehouse

    The largest orchid auction in New Jersey is scheduled for Oct. 10 at the Colts Neck Fire House No. 1, Route 537 (one quarter-mile west of Route 34), Colts Neck. The auction will begin at 10 a.m., with doors open for previewing at 9:30 a.m.T he auction is sponsored by the Deep Cut Orchid Society…

  • Take part in International Day of Peace on Sept. 21

    Help Silversteins distribute 10K dating pledges BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer ROOSEVELT — Peace Day is nigh, and so are the next projects of The Emily Fund. The United Nations International Day of Peace — marked annually on Sept. 21 — is a global holiday when individuals, communities, nations, and governments highlight efforts to end…

  • Mining truck route causes concerns

    BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer MILLSTONE — Trucks from Millstone mines are becoming Manalapan’s problem. At the Sept. 2 Township Committee meeting, Manalapan resident Michael Schwenk appeared before the governing body regarding the estimated 90 trucks that travel down Woodward Road each day on their way to Route 33. “I can’t see why they’re not…

  • Task force to look at courtesy busing issue

    BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer UPPER FREEHOLD — A task force consisting of members of the Board of Education, Township Committee and parents living in affected developments will be put together to discuss the courtesy busing issue. Chief Financial Officer Dianne Kelly said that courtesy busing cost the township $85,000 last year. Courtesy busing is…

  • Novad Court site for more affordable units

    BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer MILLSTONE — The township has amended a 2003 lease to the Monmouth Housing Alliance to provide low- and moderate income housing at two properties on Novad Court. The amendment passed in a 3-0 vote at the Sept. 2 Township Committee meeting. Deputy Mayor Robert Kinsey and Committeeman Elias Abilheira were…

  • Upper Freehold on verge of COAH certification

    One official calls for COAH work to cease while courts deal with obligation issues BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer UPPER FREEHOLD — A draft resolution that would suspend work being done by the township’s Council on Affordable Housing (COAH) task force and its professionals was presented by a member of the Township Committee at the…

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