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      October 7, 2009  RSS feed

      American Hotel moves closer to debut
      New building seeks to capture memories of the past but with modern amenities
      Rising from the ashes may be the only way to characterize the activity going on at the American Hotel on East Main Street, Freehold Borough. More...
      Freehold council holds off on support for new building
      By Clare Marie Celano

      FREEHOLD — A developer’s proposal to demolish a pre-Civil War home and replace it with a new office building in Freehold Borough did not receive the support of the Borough Council on Oct. 5. More...

      Marlboro reaches deal with blue collar union
      By Rebecca Morton

      MARLBORO — After some tense negotiations between the two sides, a contract agreement has finally been reached between the township’s representatives and Marlboro’s blue collar employees. More...


      Moskovitz files notice to sue town, officials
      By Mark Rosman

      MANALAPAN — It appears that Manalapan municipal officials and attorney Stuart Moskovitz will be tangled up in legal matters for some time to come. More...


      Moskovitz files notice to sue town and officials
      Manalapan Committeewoman Michelle Roth says attorneys advised governing body
      BY MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer

      It appears that Manalapan municipal officials and attorney Stuart Moskovitz will be tangled up in legal matters for some time to come. On Sept. 21, Moskovitz notified Manalapan Township Administrator Tara Lovrich that he is pursuing a legal claim against Manalapan and three members of the Township Committee: Richard Klauber, Michelle Roth and Andrew Lucas. More...


      Plan for new offices will raze old home
      East Main Street location is in Freehold Borough's redevelopment zone
      BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer

      FREEHOLD — The building at 42 E. Main St. which was home for many years to Dr. Benjamin Richmond's medical practice may be razed to make way for a new office building. A plan for the new building is expected to come before the Freehold Borough Planning/Zoning Board in the near future. Plans call for the new structure to fit in with the borough's Colonial character. More...


      Former mayors go toe to toe in Manalapan town meeting
      BY MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer

      MANALAPAN — A pair of former mayors squared off during the public comment portion of the Sept. 23 meeting of the Manalapan Township Committee. Former Mayor George Spodak came forward and had just started speaking about emails he claimed had been sent by another former mayor, Stuart Moskovitz. More...


      Marlboro reaches deal with blue collar union
      Agreement calls for unpaid furlough days
      BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writer

      MARLBORO — After some tense negotiations between the two sides, a contract agreement has finally been reached between the township's representatives and Marlboro's blue collar employees. The Marlboro Township Council voted 4- 0 on Oct. 1 to approve the contract between Marlboro and the Communications Workers of America (CWA) Local 1034. More...


       Bulletin Board
      • Marlboro to host Multicultural Day
      Marlboro Township will be host its second annual "Marlboro Multicultural Day" Nov. 15, at the Marlboro High School from 12:30 to 4 p.m. There will be cultural exhibits, food and entertainment. All are welcome to attend this event. Those would like to participate, perform, or receive information can contact Cheryl Scuorzo, at 732-536-5832. More...
      • Program will teach reading of Hebrew
      • Fundraiser to support breast cancer research
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       Letters
      • Ban still permits sale of menthol cigarettes
      The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has banned the sale of all cigarettes containing candy, fruit and other flavorings except menthol as of Sept. 22, 2009. This ban, authorized by the new Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act, is part of a national effort by the FDA to reduce smoking in America. More...
      • Uniform retirement ceremony was very moving to local family
      • Teachers union's demands are out of step with present economy
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       Greg Bean's Column
      • article has image It's official: Distracted drivers are a menace
      Coda
      I was driving down the Turnpike yesterday when a car with U.S. government plates passed me, and the driver was madly interfacing with what looked like some sort of electronic device. Well, I thought, President Obama might have signed an executive order prohibiting people driving government cars from texting while driving, but it doesn't look like that guy got the message. More...
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       Sports
      • article has image Roche, Dynarski win district X-C titles
      Howell, Freehold Twp. capture team crowns
      With one swift move more than 2 miles into a 3.1-mile race, Freehold High School's Mackenzie Roche ran her way to history. Freehold Township High School's Eric Dynarski overcame a wrong turn to earn individual glory for himself and help his team win a championship that it last won in 1996. More...
      • Colonials stay in the hunt for B North Division title
      • Colonials striving to restore tradition
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