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Manalapan officials welcome eight new officers to police department
MANALAPAN — The members of the Township Committee have hired and sworn in the newest officers in the Manalapan Police Department. Mayor Susan Cohen, Deputy Mayor Mary Ann Musich, Committeeman Jack McNaboe, Committeeman Barry Jacobson and Committeeman Eric Nelson welcomed the new officers and their family members to Manalapan during a meeting on Sept. 28.
Santelli named to lead Springsteen archives at Monmouth University
The Bruce Springsteen Archives and Center for American Music at Monmouth University, West Long Branch, has named Robert Santelli as its executive director. Santelli will oversee the Springsteen archives and work to create programs, exhibits and collaborations with music museums and universities around the country, according to a press release.
Area man admits corrupt interference with administration of internal revenue laws
A resident of Matawan has admitted his corrupt interference with the administration of internal revenue laws, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced. Thomas Bertoli, 65, recently pleaded guilty by videoconference before U.S. District Judge Brian R. Martinotti to one count of an indictment charging him with corrupt interference with the administration of internal revenue laws, according to a press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
Sauickie introduces storm-related bill package ahead of Sandy anniversary
Hurricane Ian’s recent path of destruction in Florida is reminiscent of Superstorm Sandy’s devastating impact on New Jersey in October 2012, said state Assemblyman Alex Sauickie of Jackson, who is introducing a storm-related bill package in advance of the 10th anniversary of the state’s worst natural disaster.
News Transcript Datebook, Oct. 12
• The 13th annual Foodstock will take place on Oct. 15 at the Freehold Township Independent Fire Company No. 1, Stillwells Corner Road, Freehold Township, from 1-6 p.m. Foodstock NJ assists with the needs of less fortunate community members who are struggling to put food on their table. Everyone is invited to participate in Foodstock. Suggested donations are non-perishable food items, a tax deductible monetary donation or a Foodstock T-shirt sponsorship ($250 or $500). All are welcome to enjoy a day of music, food and fun. Each attendee is asked to provide at least 50 pounds of nonperishable food. Details: foodstocknj.org.
Freehold Township girls soccer earns top seed in Shore Conference Tournament
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – The ending to the 2021 season was heartbreaking for the Freehold Township High School girls soccer team, as the Patriors lost to Westfield High School in the final seconds of the NJSIAA Group IV state championship game. That loss to the Blue Devils had not left...
Raymond S. Santiago sworn in as Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor
Raymond S. Santiago was sworn in on Oct. 7 as Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor, a title he assumes pending confirmation to a full five-year term by the New Jersey State Senate after being nominated for the role by Gov. Phil Murphy in September. The swearing-in ceremony, administered at the Monmouth...
Freehold Borough officials vote to advance redevelopment plan
FREEHOLD — A redevelopment plan that identifies adjacent properties on Court Street and on Broad Street has been adopted by the Borough Council in Freehold Borough. During a meeting on Sept. 19, council members adopted the redevelopment plan through an ordinance for 26-28 Court St. and for 2-6 Broad St. The four properties are together at the same block at the intersection of Court and Broad streets and have a building on their respective lots.
Monmouth County News Briefs, Oct. 5
Rutgers Law School will launch a six-month Certificate in Cannabis Law and Business in January. This non-credit program brings together expert faculty from across Rutgers Law School, Rutgers School of Business-Camden, Rutgers School of Environmental and Biological Sciences, and Rutgers School of Communication and Information, alongside industry experts and guest speakers, according to a press release.
Mary Pat Angelini appointed by county commissioners to college board
Brookdale Community College administrators have announced Mary Pat Angelini’s appointment by the Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners to serve on the Board of Trustees through August 2026. Angelini was officially sworn in during the board’s Sept. 28 meeting. Brookdale Community College is the county college of Monmouth County....
News Transcript News Briefs, Oct. 5
Township Committee members in Freehold Township recently voted to enter into a shared services agreement with Monmouth County to provide tax map conversion and maintenance services through the iTax Map/Collaboration Center System. According to a resolution, the intent of the digital tax map shared services program is to reduce municipal...
Maureen Ogden was a conservation trailblazer
The year was 2011 and former state assemblywoman Maureen Ogden was worried about the future of open space in New Jersey. The nation was in an economic downturn, but Ogden wanted New Jerseyans to understand the need to create a permanent, dedicated source of funding to preserve large swaths of the state’s remaining undeveloped lands.
Secretary of State reminds residents of ways to vote in general election
New Jersey Secretary of State Tahesha Way and the New Jersey Division of Elections are reminding voters of three convenient ways to vote in the 2022 general election, with information on each available at Vote.NJ.Gov:. Those three ways are at a polling place on Election Day, Nov. 8; at in-person...
News Transcript On Campus, Oct. 5
James Madison University, Harrisonburg, Va., announced that the following students graduated during August 2022 commencement exercises: James Guilbert of Morganville graduated with a bachelor’s in economics, and Thomas Judge of Freehold graduated with a bachelor’s in sport and recreation management. Christina Gallego of Freehold has graduated from Carthage...
Freehold Township voters deciding open space tax rate question
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — Voting has begun on a public ballot question that will, if approved by voters, increase the local open space tax rate in Freehold Township by 1 cent per $100 of assessed valuation. Election Day is Nov. 8, but mail-in ballots are being filled out and returned...
Freehold Borough rep Moses will step down from FRHSD board
Heshey Moses, who has spent more than 50 years in the Freehold Regional High School District as a teacher, coach and member of the Board of Education, is stepping down as Freehold Borough’s elected representative on the nine-member school board. During the board’s Sept. 29 meeting, Moses announced he...
Accounting firm reports no issues in audit of Marlboro’s 2021 records
MARLBORO — An accounting firm has presented Marlboro’s mayor and Township Council with another clean audit of the municipality’s financial records. The accounting firm Suplee, Clooney and Company has released its audit report for 2021 and for the 10th consecutive year the auditor reported there were no findings that require corrective action by municipal officials, Business Administrator Jonathan Capp announced during the Sept. 15 meeting of the Township Council.
Manalapan-Englishtown school constructing memorial to honor late principal
MANALAPAN — Construction on a memorial that will honor a beloved educator is nearing completion at the Manalapan-Englishtown Middle School, Millhurst Road. Earlier this year, administrators in the Manalapan-Englishtown Regional School District announced plans to honor Robert Williams, 63, who died on Jan. 21. Williams was the longtime principal of MEMS.
Manalapan Police Beat – Oct. 3
The Manalapan Police Department has reported the following incidents which recently occurred in the community:. On Sept. 21 at 1:14 p.m., a Manalapan resident reported that at 12:15 p.m., an unknown individual stole a 2022 four-door Mercedes-Benz vehicle valued at approximately $139,000 from the parking lot of a business at 357 Route 9, Manalapan. The key fob is believed to have been left inside the vehicle. Patrolman Hunter Mauro took the report.
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