Tag: Manalapan

  • Manalapan residents honored for service to community

    Manalapan residents honored for service to community

    By Mark Rosman Staff Writer MANALAPAN – Two men who have served the community for years have been honored by the Township Committee. During the committee’s Feb. 22 meeting, Ari Solomon and Dr. Preston Deutsch were saluted for the time, effort and commitment they have shown during their terms on two municipal bodies. Officials thanked…

  • In the service

    In the service

    U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Nicole Isaacs graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training also earn…

  • District full of girls’ basketball talent this season

    District full of girls’ basketball talent this season

    By Jeff Appelblatt Whether it was sparked by games against them, overall consistency or a combination of the two, the Freehold Regional High School District (FRHSD) girls’ basketball coaches remembered some opponents more than others. In turn, the six FRHSD coaches gave their votes on which players in the district presented the biggest challenges to…

  • Tracts removed from Manalapan’s affordable housing plan

    Tracts removed from Manalapan’s affordable housing plan

    By Mark Rosman Staff Writer MANALAPAN – Property that was identified years ago as a location for affordable housing in Manalapan has been removed from the municipality’s affordable housing plan. On March 8, members of the Township Committee adopted an ordinance that  amended Manalapan’s zoning map and removed two lots on Cannonero Boulevard from being…

  • Cell tower hearing postponed in Manalapan

    Cell tower hearing postponed in Manalapan

    By Matthew Sockol Staff Writer MANALAPAN — The Manalapan Zoning Board of Adjustment will reschedule a hearing on an application from a company that wants to construct a wireless communications facility on Millhurst Road. An application proposing the construction of a cellular communications tower has been submitted by New York SMSA Limited Partnership, doing business…

  • Manalapan OKs residential uses in Village Center zone

    Manalapan OKs residential uses in Village Center zone

    By Mark Rosman Staff Writer MANALAPAN – Following nearly three hours of comments from residents concerned about development at a location that has become one of the most congested spots in Manalapan, the Township Committee agreed to permit residential uses on a 130-acre property at the corner of Route 33 and Millhurst Road. On March…

  • District boys’ basketball players daunting to guard for opponents

    District boys’ basketball players daunting to guard for opponents

    By Jeff Appelblatt Reflecting on the boys’ basketball season, the Freehold Regional High School District (FRHSD) coaches gave their votes on which players in the division presented the biggest challenges to opposing teams. The top five players in the district as selected by the coaches are: Naseim Brantley, Howell High School (11-13): The junior led the…

  • Manalapan to change housing plan

    Manalapan to change housing plan

    By Mark Rosman Staff Writer MANALAPAN – Property that was identified years ago as a location for affordable housing will likely be removed from Manalapan’s affordable housing plan on March 8. On Feb. 22, members of the Township Committee introduced an ordinance that will, if adopted, amend Manalapan’s zoning map and remove two lots on…

  • Braves, Colonials face tough competition at state championships

    Braves, Colonials face tough competition at state championships

    By Jeff Appelblatt Manalapan Manalapan High School wrestling coach Scott Pressman expected to see his athletes have more success at Atlantic City’s Boardwalk Hall March 4 and 5 in the NJSIAA championships. And yet, at the same time, the coach also knew that the competition would be some of the toughest his student-athletes would ever…