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Republicans mounting challenge to Freehold Borough incumbents
Election 2015 By CHRISTINE BARCIA Staff Writer FREEHOLD — Democratic Mayor Nolan Higgins and two Democratic members of the Borough Council in Freehold Borough will seek re-election on Nov. 3. The trio of incumbents will be challenged by two Republicans who are seeking to give the GOP a voice in the town’s government. Higgins and…
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New administrator takes reins
By PETER ELACQUA Staff Writer COLTS NECK – Kathleen Capristo, who has 20 years of experience in corporate human resources, has joined Colts Neck as its new township administrator. Mayor James Schatzle swore Capristo in to her position in early September. She began working in Colts Neck on Sept. 28. Capristo said she spent 20…
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Grace Courville Jones
Grace Virginia Courville Jones, 95, beloved wife of Harold Taylor Jones, formerly of Freehold, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Oct. 12 at Tryon Estates, Columbus, North Carolina, where she lived with her husband since 2009. Born in St. Albans, Vermont, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Edna Larabee Courville. After…
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Four candidates in race for two seats in Freehold Twp.
Election 2015 By CHRISTINE BARCIA Staff Writer FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — Election Day will feature four candidates seeking two three-year terms on the Township Committee. On Nov. 3, incumbent Republicans Thomas Cook and Anthony Ammiano will seek re-election. They will be challenged for the seats by Democrats Doris Lin and Haven Franklin. The five-person committee has…
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ON CAMPUS
Jennifer Wank, daughter of Michele and Robert Wank of Marlboro, graduated cum laude with a bachelor of science in health science from Quinnipiac University, Hamden, Connecticut. Jennifer is a 2012 graduate of Colts Neck High School. Matthew Fox of Manalapan has been named to the dean’s list for the 2015 summer semester at Penn State…
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Essay contest seeks entries from pupils
The Charles Lafitte Foundation Kid’s Corner is hosting a national bullying prevention month essay contest. Students in grades three through 12 attending a public or private school in the United States are invited to participate in the contest. To enter, students must read a book listed under their corresponding grade level and write an essay…
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DATEBOOK
“Manalapan’s Got Talent” auditions will be held on Nov 7 for individuals between the ages of 13 and 21. Audition times are as follows: ages 13-15, 4-6 p.m.; ages 16-18, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; ages 19-21, 7-9 p.m. Auditions will be held at the Manalapan Community Center, 114 Route 33, Manalapan. Application fee is $5. Deadline…
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Town’s ‘heroes’ honored by children
By CHRISTINE BARCIA Staff Writer FREEHOLD — Young families gathered at the Freehold Public Library recently for a celebration of hometown heroes. “I think sometimes we think of heroes as distant or as celebrities, but heroes are everyday people,” said Kathy Mulholland, senior library assistant. During a meet and greet with local heroes that was…
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Resident objects to Marlboro referendum
I am extremely disappointed with the Marlboro K-8 School District Board of Education’s referendum proposal scheduled for a vote on Election Day. Like many residents, I am interested in a full-day kindergarten program to enhance our school system — provided it is implemented with transparency and responsibility. Unfortunately, the board’s fiscally irresponsible referendum seeks tens…
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