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Local man faces theft charge
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — The arrest of a township resident on an outstanding traffic warrant eventually led Freehold Township police to charge him with burglary and the theft of between $80,000 and $100,000 worth of lawn equipment and power tools. Police said the incidents of burglary and theft occurred between April 29 and June 3. The…
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H.S. board hires food service
The Freehold Regional High School District Board of Education has approved a food service contract for the 2014-15 school year that guarantees a profit for the district. The board green-lighted the agreement, which will run from July 1, 2014, through June 30, 2015, with Pomptonian Food Service on June 23. District officials touted the deal…
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Colts Neck fair returns
By JACK MURTHA Staff Writer COLTS NECK — During its nearly 25- year run, the Colts Neck Country Fair has become a summer tradition for residents and visitors alike — and this year’s fair is set to please people once again. The event will run from 4-11 p.m. July 10-12 and from 2-8 p.m. July…
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Officer accused of setting fire indicted
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer A Middlesex County grand jury has indicted the Edison police officer charged with attempted murder for allegedly setting fire to his police captain’s Monroe Township home in 2013. Michael A. Dotro, 37, of Manalapan, was indicted in New Brunswick on June 27, with his wife, Alycia Dotro, who is charged…
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ARE WE THERE YET
One job Mom does not want to excel at Lori Clinch There is nothing that makes a mother’s heart sing more than when one of her flock returns to the nest for a visit. When our college boy arrived, I all but jumped for joy. With a heartfelt “Yay,” I ran up to him with…
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Intersection upgrades planned
HOWELL — The Monmouth County Engineer’s Office is designing improvements for a busy intersection in Howell. According to a resolution passed by the Monmouth County Board of Freeholders, safety upgrades will be made at the intersection of Squankum-Yellowbrook and West Farms roads. The intersection is near Howell Middle School North and Howell High School. “We…
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Manalapan officials offer support for legislation
By MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer MANALAPAN — The Township Committee has passed a resolution in support of legislation that would reauthorize regional contribution agreements (RCAs) as part of New Jersey’s affordable housing program. According to the resolution, which was passed at the committee’s June 11 meeting, RCAs were created in the original 1985 Fair Housing…
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Bee bills advance in Trenton
A package of bills noting the importance of bees to New Jersey’s food chain was approved by the state Assembly on June 23. The bills grant protections to the state’s commercial and recreational bee industry and heighten public awareness about its importance to the food supply. The six bills put forth by Assemblyman Ronald Dancer…
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Veterans Appreciation Day set
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — Veterans Appreciation Day will be held 2-9 p.m. July 27 at VFW Post 4374, 50 Waterworks Road, Freehold Township. Attendees are asked to provide a $20 donation to participate. Those under age 18 will be admitted free. Tickets for veterans are $10, and disabled veterans will be admitted free. The event will…
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