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      February 4, 2009  RSS feed

      Is your dog top dog? For the 18th consecutive year, the Labrador retriever is the most popular breed of dog in America, according to new statistics released by the American Kennel Club (AKC). But while more than twice as many Labs were registered last year than any other purebred pooch, the bulldog continues to amble its way up the list. More...

      SCOTT FRIEDMAN Michael Pinola, of Manalapan, performs his routine during the fifth annual Martial Arts With Hearts Extravaganza to benefit Enable. The special event was held at the Millstone Township Performing Arts Center on Jan. 24. More...

      The Marlboro Township Council has passed a resolution authorizing a consent order for the settlement of litigation Marlboro has been involved in since 2006. Known as the Beacon Hill litigation, the settlement is between the township and residents Saul P. Schwartz, Arlene Schwartz, Russell R. Reeves and Kathleen C. Reeves. More...


      Changing market conditions lead to tax revisions on Freehold Twp. parcels

      The effects of a national economy in recession are starting to make themselves known in Freehold Township. At the Jan. 27 meeting of the Township Committee, municipal officials passed two resolutions to authorize settlements on property assessment appeals which had been filed by two entities. More...


      'Cam Jansen' creator David A. Adler visits students in Marlboro

      MARLBORO — The source of inspiration for stories surrounds an author on a daily basis, David A. Adler told pupils at the Marlboro Elementary School on Jan. 13. Adler is the author of 207 titles, including the beloved Cam Jansen mystery series. More...


      FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — Reaffirming the Motor Vehicle Commission's (MVC) commitment to bringing more effective service to New Jersey's nearly 6 million licensed motorists, Chief Administrator Sharon A. Harrington, joined by state and local officials on Jan. 27, officially opened a new, modernizedmotor vehicle agency in Freehold Township. More...


      State report contains recommendations for Marlboro department

      MARLBORO — The good, the bad and the ugly about the Marlboro Police Department's activities were revealed in an audit that was completed by the New Jersey Division of Local Government Services (DLGS) during 2008 and released to the public last week. More...


      FREEHOLD — The Rug Mill Towers apartment complex on Jackson Street will be getting a facelift in the near future. Funds are in place, vendors are set and the manager of the complex, Bix DiMeo, said everything is ready to provide the affordable housing complex with about $500,000 worth of improvements. More...


      Marlboro native worked in New Orleans during recent school break

      MARLBORO — Rather than spending her recent winter break from college sleeping late and lounging around her hometown of Marlboro, Lindsay Diamond, 19, decided to spend a week in New Orleans, La., restoring homes that were destroyed when Hurricane Katrina hit that city in August 2005. More...


      The Marlboro Chapter of Hadassah will sponsor "A Spectacular Spa Night" 6:30-10 p.m. Feb. 10 at Gabrielle's Salon and Day Spa in the Gordon's Corner Shopping Center, Manalapan. More...
      I must respond to the Your Turn guest column written so eloquently by state Assemblywoman Mary Pat Angelini regarding the use of medical marijuana ("Too Many Problems With Medical Marijuana Use," News Transcript, Jan. 28). She begins by citing the evidence that marijuana is the most used illegal drug in America. More...
      In the News • MARK ROSMAN
      Terry Spilken has served on the Marlboro K-8 School District Board of Education for many years. He is a person who has earned respect through his actions as a board member and someone whose opinions on issues relating to school districts should be considered. More...
      Coda • GREG BEAN
      Besides hanging out at his Texas ranch since vacating the White House, George W. Bush has apparently been spending some of his free time planning his presidential library. The library, projected to cost between $200 million and $500 million, will sit on about 25 acres at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas. More...
      It was mid-term exam week at Manalapan High School. But for Robby Andrews, the exams weren't confined to the classroom. Friday, the Brave senior faced his biggest athletic test in the Boys High School Mile at the prestigious Millrose Games in New York City's Madison Square Garden. At stake were redemption and a place in history. More...