ERIC SUCAR staff Katherine Castro, 12, slaps the handcuffs on "bad guy" Tom Boylan, 14, during one of the scenarios that was played out at the Freehold Borough Youth Police Academy. For more on this special summer activity for youngsters, see the story by staff writer Clare Marie Celano on page 3.
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Program includes drills, police scenarios and physical training
BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer
After several years of no movement on his idea, Freehold Borough Patrolman Keith Bailey's plan to offer a youth police academy came to life this summer and 25 young people are glad it did. Preparation for the six-day program began a year ago, according to Freehold Borough police Sgt. Andrew DeMuth. More...
MANALAPAN — Thanks to the collaboration of a local businessman who lives in Manalapan and the Fireman's Fund Insurance Company (FFI), the Gordons Corner Fire Company will be receiving a grant that will provide for some of the newest and most effective turnout gear a fireman can get. More...
BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer
FREEHOLD — A lawsuit filed against the Freehold Center Partnership, the Freehold Borough Special Improvement District (SID) and Freehold Borough by two property owners is reported to have been settled. Carl Steinberg, who owns the Carlton Station commercial property at 2 Monmouth Ave., just off Throckmorton Street, and Freehold Center Cleaners Inc. More...
Freehold Borough Council announces plans for repair work
BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer
FREEHOLD — Denise and Jack Shea were having a family party at their home on Broadway (Route 79) on the afternoon of July 27, but a torrential downpour that raced through their neighborhood changed all that in a matter of minutes. More...