• Settlement could provide for funeral home, pet cemetery

    MANALAPAN — A funeral home and a pet cemetery would replace a plan for 125 townhouses under the terms of a settlement Manalapan representatives are negotiating with a developer. Triplet Square LLC is the final remaining objector to Manalapan’s 2008 plan to allow for the construction of affordable housing in the community. The plan was…

  • GUEST COLUMN

    Teachers are not to blame for lagging education system ffi ROBERT LAMBER This commentary is written to everyone and anyone who prides themselves on having common sense. Unfortunately, this leaves out the very people I wish to reach. Our educational system, or more precisely, our governmental bureaucrats, have decided to build a road that must…

  • Hunting is an inhumane way to handle deer

    Having just read the article about Colts Neck officials allowing the hunting of deer on limited properties, I must say that I am quite disgusted by this. This is not the first time I have expressed my displeasure, as I have written to area authorities as well. I have never gotten an answer. While I…

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    Colorful mums bring a feeling of fall to Battleview Orchards, Freehold Township.

  • Alimony reform signed into law

    Legislation sponsored by state Sen. Robert Singer reforming New Jersey’s alimony laws to eliminate lifetime awards and establish guidelines for the amount and duration of awards has been signed into law by Gov. Chris Christie. “These needed reforms will make sure a spouse who has faithfully met their financial obligation is not unfairly forced to…

  • 5K to benefit hockey player and Team LeGrand

    By MAUREEN DAYE Correspondent The Friends and Neighbors in Action (FNA), an organization based in Millstone Township, will hold the eighth annual 5K Run and Fun Walk at Thompson Park, Monroe Township, Middlesex County, on Sept. 21. The event will be held rain or shine. Proceeds will benefit former Monroe Township High School ice hockey…

  • ARMS seeks personal supplies for troops serving overseas

    As Americans prepare to observe Veterans Day on Nov. 11, many people will want to pay tribute to those who have served the nation in the past and thank the members of the military who are serving the United States around the world today. One small way to honor U.S. military personnel is to provide…

  • Town renews liquor licenses

    MANALAPAN — Liquor licenses for the period from July 1, 2014, through June 30, 2015, were recently renewed by the Manalapan Township Committee. In a series of actions taken at recent meetings of the governing body, officials renewed liquor licenses for the following entities:  JWG Fine Wines & Spirits Inc. (JWG Fine Wines &…

  • Scouts grow crops for needy

    By AMY ROSEN Staff Writer MANALAPAN — The community service efforts of a Junior Girl Scout troop sprouted good will and nourishment for those in need. In February, members of Manalapan Junior Girl Scout Troop 1798 decided to start an organic garden to support the Samaritan Center. The Samaritan Center is a food pantry based…

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